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Spinny delivers record 1,370 cars on first Navratri day

India's used-car market got a festival lift as demand surged across 24 cities, with one vehicle handed over every 41 seconds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago

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Private Cloud

Meiro launches local AI CDP for regulated sectors

Banks and insurers can now run AI models on customer data without sending it to outside providers, easing compliance concerns over sovereignty and resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

eCommerce

Cover Genius launches protection for AI commerce platforms

Consumers using AI assistants to book travel or shop may now be offered protection in chat, without being sent to a separate checkout flow.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Guidewire launches agentic AI platform for insurers

Insurers could cut rollout delays and tighten controls as the software links AI agents to underwriting and claims workflows already in production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

Cover Genius launches AI protection for chat commerce

Consumers using chat-based shopping tools can now be offered protection in-conversation, as Cover Genius targets trust concerns around AI-led purchases.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

Provenir named major player in IDC decision intelligence

The recognition underlines growing demand for tools that help lenders, banks and insurers test and change decisions faster without losing control.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Data Protection

WatchGuard deepens Fiji tie-up with Datec after gold status

More Fijian businesses will gain access to managed cybersecurity services as WatchGuard strengthens local support through Datec's Gold Partner status.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

Tech Mahindra acquires Finastra cash management suite

The acquisition gives Tech Mahindra direct control of software used by banks to manage cash visibility, liquidity and account structures across markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Insurance

YES-EU opens Europe's largest battery service centre

The Oslo site is designed to cut repair bills and write-offs as EV batteries increasingly account for a vehicle's value.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Ransomware

Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite

Australian firms face faster reporting clocks and penalties of up to AUD $50 million, as regulators step up scrutiny after cyber attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Malware

Supply chain attacks rise as 215 flaws are exploited

Supply chain compromises helped actively exploited flaws to 215 in the first half of 2026, as attackers used trusted tools and platforms to steal credentials.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules

Cross-border data breaches could force New Zealand companies to notify multiple regulators, as Asia Pacific rules tighten and deadlines vary widely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Disaster Recovery

Small but mighty - micro data centres are the foundation of security and disaster recovery

Resilience-minded organisations are turning to compact edge systems to keep critical services running if cyberattacks, outages or floods hit.

By Kamil Kwinta • 7 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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5G & Beyond

Swap Mobile launches flexible Singapore service on StarHub

The newcomer is betting Singapore customers will pay for adjustable plans and handset protection in a crowded market already awash with cheap data deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today