Unified Platforms Key to FedNow-RTP Interoperability

Unified Platforms Key to FedNow-RTP Interoperability

The financial landscape is rapidly evolving in an era of faster payments, presenting a blend of opportunities and setbacks. One of the major hurdles that U.S. banks are facing today following the FedNow® Service launch stems from the lack of full interoperability between the Federal Reserve’s real-time payment system and the RTP network overseen by …

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Security Overshadows Convenience in ‘Everyday App’ Debate

Security Overshadows Convenience in ‘Everyday App’ Debate

More consumers than ever now rely on mobile apps to manage their daily chores. PYMNTS Intelligence found that a growing percentage of Americans click on apps to administer their bank activity (49%), bills and subscriptions (37%), savings and investments (26%), retail shopping (24%) and grocery purchases (14%). So, would a single “everyday app” that can …

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Emmy and Grammy nominated creative agency Untold Studios sees cloud computing as competitive advantage

Emmy and Grammy nominated creative agency Untold Studios sees cloud computing as competitive advantage

(Image sourced by Untold Studios) A London-headquartered BAFTA, Emmy, and GRAMMY-nominated visual effects (VFX) studio called Untold says automated cloud security has let it focus on moving fast to deliver the best creative output it can. By working with its chosen partner, Lacework, Untold says it was also able to consolidate its position as the …

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Firms Turn to AI for Smarter Cybersecurity Solutions

Firms Turn to AI for Smarter Cybersecurity Solutions

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently noted that artificial intelligence (AI) could boost online security, a sentiment echoed by many industry experts. AI is transforming how security teams handle cyber threats, making their work faster and more efficient. By analyzing vast amounts of data and identifying complex patterns, AI automates the initial stages of incident investigation. …

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Silence Laboratories raises $4.1 Mn in funding to enable privacy preserving collaborative computing, ETCIO SEA

Silence Laboratories raises .1 Mn in funding to enable privacy preserving collaborative computing, ETCIO SEA

Silence Laboratories is on a mission to create infrastructure to enable complex data collaborations between enterprises and entities, without any sensitive information being exposed to the other engaging parties. Silence Laboratories announced it has raised an additional $4.1 million funding round led by Pi Ventures and Kira Studio, along with several prominent angel investors. Leveraging …

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Digital Wallets Well-Positioned for Mixed Reality Payments

Digital Wallets Well-Positioned for Mixed Reality Payments

History tends to repeat itself. For example, picture this: Bitcoin is trading above $50,000 and one of the world’s biggest technology companies just launched a mixed reality headset. Only it isn’t 2021. The year is 2024, and bitcoin has risen from the ashes of a battered cryptocurrency industry, while the newly launched and buzzy mixed …

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Brazil Launches Tool Against Smartphone Theft, Eyes Greater Uptake

Brazil Launches Tool Against Smartphone Theft, Eyes Greater Uptake

Seguro increased by 76% during Carnival Getty Images In capitals across Brazil, the shadow of smartphone theft looms large, with criminals aiming not only for the devices, but the real treasures that lay within, such as personal data. To counteract that threat, the country’s government launched a tool that enables citizens to block their devices …

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LogRhythm, Egypt’s eFinance partner on secure cloud offering

LogRhythm, Egypt’s eFinance partner on secure cloud offering

According to eFinance, its integrated cloud computing platform provides around 200 diverse services. LogRhythm, a US-based cybersecurity company, has partnered with Egypt’s eFinance Cloud, to provide enhanced security for its cloud services in the North African country. eFinance Cloud, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, provides a range of cloud services. While LogRhythm, headquartered in …

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