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Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Malware

Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter

Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
New Relic launches AI knowledge layer for IT incidents
Software-as-a-Service

New Relic launches AI knowledge layer for IT incidents

It aims to cut outage investigation time for engineers by combining live telemetry with incident history, changes and service context.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users
Malware

Ledger adds perpetual trading to wallet for selected users

Selected users in some regions can now access crypto perpetuals inside Ledger Wallet, with hardware signing kept in the approval loop.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Sage unveils glass box AI push across finance & HR
Digital Transformation

Sage unveils glass box AI push across finance & HR

Customers may get more auditable AI in finance and HR as Sage rolls out new products, partnerships and a Doyen AI acquisition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
NCA data disrupts 50,000 fraud accounts in Google tool
Marketing Technologies

NCA data disrupts 50,000 fraud accounts in Google tool

Shared UK crime data has helped Google disable nearly 50,000 fraudulent accounts and expose more than 5,000 fake bank websites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Anthropic backs AI services venture with Blackstone
Document Management

Anthropic backs AI services venture with Blackstone

A shortage of AI implementation talent is pushing mid-sized companies to seek help embedding Claude into operations, as Anthropic and backers launch a new venture.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks
Data Protection

apexanalytix launches Qubiton for AI-powered supplier checks

Businesses can now run supplier, tax and sanctions checks through AI tools, as apexanalytix opens access to more than 280 million records.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Launchpad Build AI opens El Segundo HQ after USD $11m
Robotics

Launchpad Build AI opens El Segundo HQ after USD $11m

The robotics firm is targeting faster automation for factories as it opens its US headquarters and rolls out a manufacturing AI model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion
Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

The London startup will use the cash to expand in the US as its AI matching tool gains traction with engineers and employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale programme

Cloud software sales via hyperscaler marketplaces are rising fast, and Westcon-Comstor is now helping partners tap Microsoft Marketplace demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
RingCentral adds RCS, AI & Teams tools for business
Unified Communications

RingCentral adds RCS, AI & Teams tools for business

Businesses will be able to verify texts and calls more easily as RingCentral expands RCS, AI and Microsoft Teams support across key markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

United Kingdom (UK) stories

Most UK payments firms miss FCA safeguarding rules
Fintech

Most UK payments firms miss FCA safeguarding rules

A survey shows only 13% of FCA-regulated payments firms are doing daily reconciliations, leaving many exposed to the new safeguarding regime.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer
Digital Transformation

Cezanne appoints Julie Lally as Chief Product Officer

The hire is aimed at sharpening product strategy as Cezanne tries to link HR and payroll more closely for customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
FICO urges UK lenders to use AI in collections for payments
Customer Experience

FICO urges UK lenders to use AI in collections for payments

Rising missed card payments are straining UK collections teams, as FICO says AI could help lenders manage cases more efficiently and fairly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Transport & storage firms boost AI use by 11 points
Data Analytics

Transport & storage firms boost AI use by 11 points

Most firms still avoid the technology, but adoption in UK transport and storage has jumped to 27.1%, according to ONS data.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds
Data Protection

Small firms lag on AI security training, survey finds

Only 10% of small firms train staff on AI security, leaving many exposed as adoption grows and cyber fears rise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses
Data Protection

The UK's subscription economy crackdown and what this means for tech businesses

Tech firms face refund-system upgrades and tighter cancellation rules as the UK delays its new subscription regime until Spring 2027.

By Tom Gates • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026