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GemDB launches Code extension for AI-driven schema changes
Artificial Intelligence

GemDB launches Code extension for AI-driven schema changes

Developers using AI coding agents can now avoid separate database migration steps, as the free extension keeps schema changes in sync with code.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Denodo named Gartner leader for seventh year in row
Manufacturing

Denodo named Gartner leader for seventh year in row

The ranking underscores rising demand for governed data access as businesses adapt their systems to support AI workloads and automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Targa Telematics appoints Amendolagine to insurance role
Data Analytics

Targa Telematics appoints Amendolagine to insurance role

The hire signals a deeper push into telematics-based insurance as Targa Telematics seeks more commercial ties with insurers and insurtech groups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Zywave adds AI tools for brokers & loss data access
Customer Relationship Management

Zywave adds AI tools for brokers & loss data access

Insurance brokers and carriers can now use Zywave's updated AI platform to personalise outreach, query loss data and automate prospecting workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Hippo & Greenlight Re form partnership for MGA programmes
Risk & Compliance

Hippo & Greenlight Re form partnership for MGA programmes

New MGA entrants may now find capital, policy issuance and reinsurance support bundled together through the tie-up, broadening market access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Most financial firms expect AI-led operations within years
Digital Transformation

Most financial firms expect AI-led operations within years

Only 22% can see what AI agents are doing, as most banks and insurers race towards AI-led operations and lose sight of productivity gains.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Hyland launches Teams integration for governed content
Document Management

Hyland launches Teams integration for governed content

It aims to cut the risk of files spreading across chats and channels by keeping regulated documents under existing governance controls in Teams.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

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MQube adopts Brett AI agents for marketing workflows
Fintech

MQube adopts Brett AI agents for marketing workflows

The move should help MQube scale its marketing output without adding headcount, while keeping human oversight on content in a regulated sector.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
Moa Point: Inside the sewage plant that catastrophically flooded
Insurance

Moa Point: Inside the sewage plant that catastrophically flooded

Residents still face caution over South Coast swimming, even as repairs begin to bring Moa Point's sewage treatment plant back online.

By Ellen O'Dwyer • 5 min read • Today
UK financial firms lose GBP £1.01bn to cyberattacks
Crypto

UK financial firms lose GBP £1.01bn to cyberattacks

Nearly all UK financial services firms hit by cyberattacks are still losing business time and money, despite widespread insurance cover.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Assured launches CleanRoom SCAN for clean cyber recovery
Gaming

Assured launches CleanRoom SCAN for clean cyber recovery

Organisations hit by ransomware could cut recovery delays as Assured's new service checks backup data for hidden threats before restoration begins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Everywhen warns cyberattacks can breach customer trust
Ransomware

Everywhen warns cyberattacks can breach customer trust

The incident has exposed a gap in cyber risk planning, with unauthorised app messages at ASOS showing how trust and fraud fears can linger after attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Bites raises USD $40 million to train deskless workers
Manufacturing

Bites raises USD $40 million to train deskless workers

The new money will fund US expansion and deepen its video-based platform for deskless staff, who often miss traditional corporate training.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Finance workers share sensitive data with AI tools
Risk & Compliance

Finance workers share sensitive data with AI tools

More than four in 10 finance and insurance staff using AI at work have shared sensitive data without their employer’s knowledge, a survey found.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Renew Risk expands solar storm model across US states
Data centers

Renew Risk expands solar storm model across US states

Insurers and brokers can now price hail, tornado and wind losses for mainland solar portfolios after Renew Risk broadened its US model to 48 states.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Under-45s turn to AI before financial advisers, study finds
Artificial Intelligence

Under-45s turn to AI before financial advisers, study finds

Price and convenience are nudging younger adults towards AI, with 41% willing to accept cheaper advice from it and 11% choosing it first.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Why financial services can't afford to be AI-bullish and IT-blind
Digital Transformation

Why financial services can't afford to be AI-bullish and IT-blind

Financial services firms are losing 40% of AI budgets to complexity as rushed in-house builds strain teams and delay customer gains.

By Musidora Jorgensen • 4 min read • Last week