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Hyperlayer launches US banking platform for multi-core banks
Banks struggling with ageing core systems may now get faster product launches, as Hyperlayer brings its middle-layer platform to the United States.
M11 Labs launches AI commerce trust platform & OpenMarket
Brands risk being overlooked by AI shopping agents after M11 Labs found 47% of skincare brands lacked independently verifiable evidence.
Boston Logan adds AI hologram concierges for travellers
Travellers at Boston Logan now have a multilingual AI avatar directing them to gates and baggage claim, easing pressure on airport staff.
Modern Treasury launches non-custodial stablecoin wallets
Early access users can now keep stablecoin balances under their own control as Modern Treasury adds wallets alongside fiat payment rails.
Visa survey finds trust gap in AI-powered payments
Only 23% of US consumers trust generative AI to pay, but 61% would let Visa handle agent-led transactions, a survey found.
Staff shortages block AI adoption across US government
Nearly 60% of officials say workforce gaps are slowing deployments, as security worries and fragmented systems also hold back progress.
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New Zealand 'ingenuity' driving Lightspeed's global success
Auckland's engineers are shaping Lightspeed's products worldwide, as the company expands AI tools and keeps key leadership in New Zealand.
Fri, 5th Jun 2026
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Rover says data, trust systems and AI tools are reshaping pet care marketplaces as owners seek more personalised services.
Fri, 15th May 2026
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Analyst Insights
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Businesses facing fast-changing e-invoicing rules may gain a simpler route to compliance as Avalara's single API lets them activate mandates by configuration.
Today
UiPath named Gartner IDP leader for second year running
The recognition underscores how document processing now sits at the centre of enterprise AI, as firms seek reliable data to automate workflows.
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Businesses trading internationally can now settle payments and payroll around the clock in stablecoins, as KAST targets 5,000 users by end-2026.
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The shift could help companies manage AI-driven service queries more securely as Genesys adds governance and context across customer journeys.
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