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Karen Joy Bacudo

Finance Editor

Karen wears two hats at TechDay, balancing her role as an editor while assisting with finance tasks. She bridges writing content and reconciling numbers to support the team, with the same level of accuracy and precision.

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Written by Karen Joy

Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value
Data Analytics

Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value

Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Active exploitation seen in BeyondTrust access flaw
Firewalls

Active exploitation seen in BeyondTrust access flaw

Arctic Wolf says attackers are actively exploiting a critical BeyondTrust vulnerability in self-hosted remote access systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Canopy unveils AI bookkeeping module for 2026 launch
Financial Systems

Canopy unveils AI bookkeeping module for 2026 launch

Canopy to launch AI-powered bookkeeping module in 2026, unifying ledger visibility, month-end workflows and client collaboration tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Ramp unveils AI Accounting Agent to speed month-end close
Data Analytics

Ramp unveils AI Accounting Agent to speed month-end close

Ramp launches an AI Accounting Agent that codes transactions, handles accruals and reconciles ERP data to speed up the month-end close.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
GitHub unveils Agentic Workflows for safer AI automation
Supply Chain

GitHub unveils Agentic Workflows for safer AI automation

GitHub debuts Agentic Workflows, using AI agents with strict guardrails to automate repo chores while keeping maintainers in control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Quantexa picks London South Bank for new HQ at Delft
Data Analytics

Quantexa picks London South Bank for new HQ at Delft

Data and AI firm Quantexa will move its global headquarters to The Delft on London's South Bank when the new development completes in 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
eBPF report shows efficiency, security gains at scale
Distributed Denial of Service

eBPF report shows efficiency, security gains at scale

eBPF report finds major cloud players cutting CPU, traffic costs and boosting security at scale, signalling a shift to kernel-level control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
MYOB ANZ partner award winners reflect diverse ecosystem
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB ANZ partner award winners reflect diverse ecosystem

Stratus Consulting Group sweeps top honours at the 2025 MYOB Acumatica Partner Awards, leading a strong field of ANZ partners in Melbourne.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Multi-factor authentication

LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse

LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
AI lifts silicon wafer shipments as revenue softens
Semiconductors

AI lifts silicon wafer shipments as revenue softens

AI-fuelled demand lifted silicon wafer shipments 5.8% in 2025, even as annual wafer revenue dipped 1.2% to USD $11.4 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
New foundation to track real-world AI in accounting
Digital Transformation

New foundation to track real-world AI in accounting

A new foundation has launched to study how AI is transforming real-world accounting and finance work, from tax and audit to advisory.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Karen Joy

Aliya unveils aliyaOS to overhaul bank lending risk
Data Analytics

Aliya unveils aliyaOS to overhaul bank lending risk

Aliya debuts aliyaOS, a continuous lending risk engine honed on USD $30bn of loans at a major US bank, now targeting smaller lenders.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Ever raises USD $31m to scale AI-native auto retail
Digital Transformation

Ever raises USD $31m to scale AI-native auto retail

AI-first auto retailer Ever raises USD $31m Series A led by Eclipse to scale its platform and push nationwide across the US market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Legal Brokers launches iDWallet app for UK ID checks
Data Protection

Legal Brokers launches iDWallet app for UK ID checks

Legal Brokers launches iDWallet app in the UK, promising faster biometric ID checks as sectors face tougher anti-money laundering demands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
AI misalignment costs UK firms billions in lost gains
Digital Transformation

AI misalignment costs UK firms billions in lost gains

Misaligned expectations over workplace AI risk costing UK employers up to GBP £60 billion a year in lost productivity and savings.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Synechron earns EcoVadis silver for sustainability
Digital Transformation

Synechron earns EcoVadis silver for sustainability

Synechron secures EcoVadis silver rating, placing it among the top 15% globally for sustainability across environment, ethics and labour.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Manchester firms delay growth plans amid volatility
Digital Transformation

Manchester firms delay growth plans amid volatility

Manchester's mid-sized firms are stalling investment and expansion, citing volatile costs, policy shifts and tougher access to finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Samsung tops Canstar Blue's 2026 phone satisfaction list
Customer Experience

Samsung tops Canstar Blue's 2026 phone satisfaction list

Samsung has reclaimed top spot in Canstar Blue's 2026 smartphone satisfaction rankings, as cost-conscious Australians prioritise value.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026