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Cloudsmith Raises $72 Million to Secure AI-Driven Software Development
Investments // April 23, 2026

Cloudsmith raised $72 million in a Series C funding round for its artifact management platform as it aims for “massive growth” during the era of artificial intelligence-driven software development, the company said in a Wednesday (April 22) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the...

The Cyber Insecurity List: Why Hackers Are Logging in, Not Breaking In
Cybersecurity // April 20, 2026

Cybercriminals ranging from state actors to industrialized ransomware syndicates are converging on the same strategic truth: the shortest path into a target is often through the digital relationships that help the target function. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Canva Unveils Agentic Makeover for Its Design Platform
artificial intelligence // April 16, 2026

Canva has launched an AI-centric overhaul to its 13-year-old graphic design platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Private Credit Funds Understating Their Exposure to Software Struggles
Loans // March 30, 2026

Private credit fund managers are reportedly downplaying their exposure to software amid market upheaval. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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CFOs Become the Source of Truth as Data Sprawls Across B2B

March 12, 2026
As software eats the business world, workflows across B2B are becoming data problems for chief financial officers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

AI Agents Start Shopping and Payments Firms Adapt

February 26, 2026
Watch more: What’s Next in Payments With FIS’ Mladen Vladic Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

AI Pushes SaaS Toward Usage-Based Pricing

February 17, 2026
For roughly 20 years, enterprise software companies have optimized around seats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Mercedes and Nvidia Redesign Cars Around Machine Judgment

January 07, 2026
At CES 2026 this week, automakers and suppliers showed vehicles designed with the assumption that humans will not always be driving, shifting attention from driver-assist features toward software that increasingly...

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Cloudsmith Raises $72 Million to Secure AI-Driven Software Development

April 23, 2026
Cloudsmith raised $72 million in a Series C funding round for its artifact management platform as it aims for “massive growth” during the era of artificial intelligence-driven software development, the company said in a Wednesday (April 22) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access […]

Canva Unveils Agentic Makeover for Its Design Platform

April 16, 2026
Canva has launched an AI-centric overhaul to its 13-year-old graphic design platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Private Credit Funds Understating Their Exposure to Software Struggles

March 30, 2026
Private credit fund managers are reportedly downplaying their exposure to software amid market upheaval. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

JPMorgan Marks Down Software Loans Amid Fears of AI Disruption

March 11, 2026
JPMorgan marked down the value of loans to software companies in the portfolios of private credit lenders, the Financial Times reported Tuesday (March 10), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full...