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TerraPay ties up with Deutsche Bank on cross-border pay
Fintech

TerraPay ties up with Deutsche Bank on cross-border pay

The partnership is set to improve US dollar settlement speed and reliability for international transfers, cutting costs for customers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Middle East stories

Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Manufacturing

Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence

Despite high confidence in their controls, most firms still let AI agents run with broad access, and 29% have seen real harm.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Westcon-Comstor signs Sonar deal across EMEA & APAC
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor signs Sonar deal across EMEA & APAC

Partners across EMEA and APAC gain a route into AI coding and DevSecOps projects as SonarQube checks aim to cut security and governance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Airrived launches sovereign AI platform for governments
Software-as-a-Service

Airrived launches sovereign AI platform for governments

Governments and regulated firms can now keep agentic AI on their own systems, reducing cloud dependence and tighter data controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Semtech touts LoRa for utility-scale solar monitoring
Network Infrastructure

Semtech touts LoRa for utility-scale solar monitoring

Operators can cut cabling costs and improve fault detection as Semtech pushes LoRa for remote monitoring across vast solar farms.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Genetec tops global video management software rankings
Hybrid Cloud

Genetec tops global video management software rankings

Growing demand for cloud, on-premises and hybrid security systems helped Genetec widen its lead in video management software, analysts said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
MSM Unify appoints Chief Financial Officer Rishi Kapoor
Supply Chain

MSM Unify appoints Chief Financial Officer Rishi Kapoor

The student mobility platform is preparing for a possible dual listing in 2028, with Rishi Kapoor set to steer fundraising and investor relations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Kellton wins AI claims platform deal for US healthcare
Digital Transformation

Kellton wins AI claims platform deal for US healthcare

Fragmented healthcare claims workflows in the US are set to be replaced by a single AI platform, reducing manual processing and compliance risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Fasset raises USD $68 million in Series C led by SBI
Crypto

Fasset raises USD $68 million in Series C led by SBI

The valuation lifts Fasset into the ranks of privately held fintechs worth more than USD $1 billion as it expands cross-border settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Grant Thornton Australia joins Asia-Pacific platform
Digital Transformation

Grant Thornton Australia joins Asia-Pacific platform

The move adds 1,500 professionals and deepens a cross-border model as firms race to meet client demand for seamless regional support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Middle East stories

Malaysia emerges as Asia Pacific student housing market
Higher education

Malaysia emerges as Asia Pacific student housing market

Institutional investors are backing a student accommodation shortage in Malaysia as regional capital shifts away from Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Singapore leads Southeast Asia shopping app growth
Data Analytics

Singapore leads Southeast Asia shopping app growth

Rising acquisition costs are pushing shopping app marketers to lean more on paid channels as Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia outpace global growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Manitowoc lifts Potain crane output in China factory
Supply Chain

Manitowoc lifts Potain crane output in China factory

Higher crane output at Manitowoc's Zhangjiagang plant is helping Potain meet faster-growing demand in the Middle East and Asia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Passenger Terminal Expo Asia to debut in Singapore
Smart Cities

Passenger Terminal Expo Asia to debut in Singapore

Airports across Asia and the Middle East are facing a sustained spending cycle as passenger numbers rise and capacity pressures mount.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
CleanStart expands Middle East, Africa security push
Digital Transformation

CleanStart expands Middle East, Africa security push

Rising use of AI coding tools is widening software supply-chain risks for businesses across the Middle East, Türkiye and Africa.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses
Fintech

Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses

Businesses can now cut payment complexity in the US as Nium extends its card programme to local issuance and just-in-time funding.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors
Manufacturing

Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors

Stronger leasing and higher occupancy in Jakarta's offices, malls and warehouses signal a broad property recovery despite cautious pricing.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month