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CodeWall raises USD $4 million to test cyber defences

The London start-up will use the funding to expand autonomous attack testing as firms face more frequent, AI-driven cyber threats.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Customer Experience

iCXperience names Iain Banks to drive enterprise growth

The hire comes as Isher Capital's outsourcing portfolio lifts UK revenue to £88.3 million a year and targets larger enterprise contracts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Space

HDR names Andy Yosten as Building Engineering Chief

The move gives HDR continuity in a key global services unit as Paul Flatt retires after 37 years with the employee-owned firm.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Agricultural Technology

Permutable expands AI commodity forecasting to 19 markets

The broader coverage gives investors signals across energy, agriculture and metals, after the system posted a 24.8% live return for 2026 to 22 September.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

ApprovalMax launches AI bill checks for Xero users

Finance teams using Xero and QuickBooks Online can now get AI flags on supplier bills, though humans still make the final approval decision.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Cybersecurity

National Cyber & Forensics Alliance expands student network

Students at more than 25 universities will gain free access to wider cybersecurity projects, events and leadership roles under the expanded network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Signage

LG unveils business displays at London Think Beyond event

Businesses and buyers were shown LG's expanded display portfolio in London, as the company pushed LED, OLED and medical screens across key sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month

Risk & Compliance

KYND launches AI detection tool for cyber insurers

The new feature could help insurers spot hidden AI use and concentration risk across cyber portfolios without relying on disclosures from clients.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Global Stories

London stories

AI Agents

pubX raises USD $5m, acquires media quality firm Compliant

The acquisition will fold Compliant's media quality signals into pubX's automated ad-buying tools as it expands in the United States.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Customer Relationship Management

Luware launches NimbusOne after Microsoft certification

Certified by Microsoft, the new client lets contact centre agents stay in Teams or work in CRM tools, reducing switching and support burdens.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Shield appoints former HSBC executive Michelle Clark

Her appointment signals Shield's push to sharpen its compliance software as banks grapple with tighter communications monitoring and AI oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

Zero100 appoints Kraft Heinz executive Janelle Aydin

The move strengthens the London-based firm's board as it expands research and advisory services for executives grappling with supply chain volatility and sustainability pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Human Capital Management

Remote rebrands as global workforce finance platform

The overhaul signals Remote's push to become a central platform for multinational payroll, as demand rises for simpler cross-border workforce administration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

D&AD awards four Black Pencils & tops agency rankings

Independent agencies strengthened their hold on D&AD's global rankings as the awards also highlighted work tackling insurance, beauty claims and gaming worlds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week