Cequence Security has published a report developed with input from KPMG in Singapore, examining how organisations can govern and secure AI agents while they perform actions across business applications and APIs. Titled Agentic AI Runtime Security, Governance, and Control, the report argues that conventional identity checks and fixed permissions may not be enough when AI…
AVPN has selected 28 local organisations for the third phase of its AI Opportunity Fund: Asia-Pacific, expanding AI skills training across 19 markets. Supported by Google.org and the Asian Development Bank, the programme is extending beyond existing workers to teachers, university faculty and students, while continuing to reach healthcare, agriculture, service-sector and small-business workforces. Alongside…
AI engineering company Altimetrik has introduced industry-specific agentic AI capabilities for healthcare organizations, built on Google Cloud technology and Gemini for healthcare. The initiative aims to automate complex administrative and operational workflows by connecting AI agents with existing healthcare data, enterprise systems and business processes. Using its ALTi AIOS framework, Altimetrik plans to combine Google’s…
DeepL has introduced Aure, a new voice AI model designed to preserve the emotional expression, speaking style and vocal characteristics of individuals during real-time multilingual translation. The model powers DeepL Voice and represents an advancement in speech translation technology by adapting translated speech to changes in tone, pace, emphasis and emotion as conversations unfold. Rather…
Enterprise AI security startup WhiteMatter has raised $20 million in Series A funding to help organizations secure, govern and manage autonomous AI agents across their technology environments. Formerly operating as QuilrAI, the company is developing an agent-native security platform that combines pre-deployment governance, runtime protection and AI activity monitoring. The funding round was led by…
Smartsheet has introduced Send to Smartsheet, a new integration that allows users to transfer spreadsheets and project trackers created in Claude Sheets directly into its enterprise work management platform. The feature, developed with Anthropic, aims to bridge the gap between AI-assisted planning and enterprise execution by connecting conversational AI workflows with team collaboration, project management,…
Marketing intelligence company Supermetrics has launched Campaign Management, a solution designed to connect AI-powered marketing analysis with campaign execution across major advertising platforms. The new offering allows marketers to analyze performance data, receive optimization recommendations and approve campaign changes directly through AI chat interfaces, reducing the need to switch between analytics tools and individual advertising…
Ecer.com is expanding its use of artificial intelligence across international B2B trade operations, targeting customer acquisition, advertising optimization, inquiry management and multilingual communication for Chinese manufacturers selling overseas. The platform combines operational automation, AI-assisted promotion and multilingual customer service to help suppliers manage repetitive marketing tasks and respond to international buyers across time zones. One…
At KubeCon North America 2026, Blowhorn opened its AI-native marketing platform to the public, introducing a model in which AI prepares social media activity while people authorize and publish it through their own computers and accounts. The platform supports LinkedIn, X, Reddit, Hacker News, Bluesky, GitHub and Slack, and includes an MCP server, command-line interface,…
