HCLTech: Payments Sector Embraces AI Amid Trust Gaps

HCLTech, a global technology company, has released the findings of its most recent research on the payments industry. The study emphasizes that the sector is rapidly evolving toward an AI-powered, autonomous future, while simultaneously grappling with major challenges related to trust, regulatory readiness, and the limitations imposed by legacy systems and infrastructure. The report underscores […]

From Automation to Autonomy: Building Smarter AI-Human Enterprises

As organizations race to adopt AI automation, many executives envision a sleek, ultra-efficient enterprise running with minimal human oversight — a machine-like operation delivering nonstop productivity and reduced costs. Yet experts warn that the reality of thriving in the age of agentic AI isn’t about eliminating human roles, but about achieving balance. According to emerging […]

Patient Data Compromised in Veradigm and ApolloMD Hacks

Vendor security risks continue to challenge healthcare providers. Veradigm (formerly Allscripts) and ApolloMD, both providers of practice and revenue cycle management software and services, are the latest to report hacking incidents to regulators, creating complications for providers and affecting patient care. This week, Veradigm started informing regulators in multiple states about a hacking incident caused […]

Cassava, Accenture Drive Sovereign AI in Africa

Cassava Technologies, a technology group from Africa, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Accenture to expand sovereign AI capabilities across the continent. Through this partnership, Accenture will deploy its AI Refinery™ platform and related technologies to build and deliver sovereign AI solutions powered by Cassava’s GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS). Hosted in Cassava’s secure data centers and […]

LSEG and Databricks Collaborate on AI-Ready Finance Data

LSEG and Databricks have announced a strategic collaboration to make LSEG’s market-leading data available directly within Databricks through Delta Sharing. The partnership will initially feature Lipper Fund Data & Analytics and Cross Asset Analytics (including Historical Analytics). Over time, it will expand to include a wide range of trusted datasets such as Pricing, Reference Data, […]

EU’s Digital Services Act Boosts Online Transparency & Control

The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), which came into force in August 2023 for very large online platforms (VLOPs) and search engines (VLOSEs), and February 2024 for all other platforms, aims to make the digital space safer while protecting users’ fundamental rights. The law covers platforms including Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Shein, Booking.com, and […]

14 Factors That Make Organizations Attractive to Employees in 2023 

In a professional landscape where employees are redefining their relationships with work and rethinking what they want from their employers, it’s essential that organizations align with their preferences in order to remain competitive in the employment market. The modern workforce is in the midst of an evolution. Today’s professionals are redefining their traditional relationships with […]