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ProSight survey says fraud is now a human problem too

Most losses now stem from weak customer and employee awareness, even as banks pour more money into technology and still struggle to keep pace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Kitestring & GK Software deepen retail tech partnership

Retailers facing costly store-system upgrades may see faster deployments as the tie-up aims to reduce risk before point-of-sale roll-outs begin.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Financial Systems

U.S. Bank names Jessica Alba for new business cards

Small businesses could gain richer cash-back rewards and expense tools, as the bank enters a crowded market for cards tied to deposits and controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

EnGenius names Rachel Saunders as Vice President of Sales

The hire signals EnGenius's push to expand across North America through partners as it tries to win more cloud networking and security business.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

RDC.AI targets North America with banking software

Banks are broadening use of RDC.AI's software as the Australian-founded group reports more than 120 per cent growth in existing customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Integrity360 rebrands Advantus360 in Canada after buyout

Canadian customers gain access to a larger cyber security and identity services team as Calgary becomes Integrity360's North American base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Asia, Middle East airports face USD $240 billion buildout

Airports across the two regions must balance new capacity with live operations, labour shortages and cyber risks as spending accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Candescent expands Google Cloud AI tie-up for banks

The expanded deal should help more than 1,300 banks and credit unions move AI from pilot projects into day-to-day banking systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Lumin Digital launches open banking integration with MX

Banks using the platform can now connect customers to approved financial apps without screen scraping, improving consent controls and data access oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Virtualisation

Proxmox launches Canadian arm with 24/7 enterprise support

North American customers will get round-the-clock vendor support as Proxmox opens a Kingston subsidiary and extends premium cover from October 19.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Space

Fuel Transport appoints Freddy Beltran as Data AI Director

The Montreal logistics group is overhauling its data governance as it seeks better forecasting, automation and operational visibility across North America.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Airports

Danfoss starts oil-free valve production in Monterrey

North American chiller makers should see shorter lead times as Danfoss brings oil-free check valve output closer to them in Mexico.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Privileged Access Management

Keeper Security names sales chiefs to boost North America

Demand for identity security tools is pushing Keeper to split its North American sales coverage between private sector and government buyers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

LG & Marriott launch smart hotel room platform pilot

Guests at 40 Marriott hotels in the US and Canada will get connected room controls and streaming as operations shift to cloud management.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Data Analytics

Gate City Bank boosts digital use with Alkami tools

The North Dakota lender cut fraud losses and lifted logins after linking marketing, onboarding and banking tools into one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Provident Bank unifies account opening across 135 branches

More than 800 staff will spend less time juggling systems as the bank shifts consumer and business account opening onto one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel

Canada should focus on the AI infrastructure pieces that matter most, executives say, rather than insisting every link in the supply chain be domestic.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month