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When a critical deserialisation vulnerability was found in a popular Managed File Transfer (MFT) License Servlet last month, security teams around the world likely experienced a familiar sinking feeling. Another critical vulnerability. Another emergency patch cycle. Another race against ransomware operators. But this latest maximum-severity flaw revealed something more troubling than a coding error. It exposed the fragility of how organisations handle their most sensitive data transfers.

When a critical deserialisation vulnerability was found in a popular Managed File Transfer (MFT) License Servlet last month, security teams around the world likely experienced a familiar sinking feeling. Another critical vulnerability. Another emergency patch cycle. Another race against ransomware operators. But this latest maximum-severity flaw revealed something more troubling than a coding error. It exposed the fragility of how organisations handle their most sensitive data transfers.

Introduction: For a modern business, an ERP system should be a powerful enabler. One that drives agility, delivers real-time insights, and helps drive strategic growth — not something teams feel the need to work around. Yet too often, legacy ERP systems quietly drag down performance and decision-making. Instead of supporting the business, they can create friction, complexity, and blind spots that impact performance. So, how can you tell if your ERP system is holding your business back?

In this week’s Founder Feature, partnered with the Super Connect Series powered by Empact Ventures, we are talking to the award-winning, CEO and Co-founder of Kafoodle, Tarryn Gorre. Her belief is that when the right technology is introduced and embraced, it can provide operators with simpler and better controls and consumers with the information they need to make safer and healthier food choices.

A new kind of shopping journey A new kind of shopping experience is beginning to take shape. Retail giant Walmart first introduced generative AI–powered search in early 2024 and has continued to expand its capabilities across platforms. Most recently, the company has rolled out conversational agents like “Sparky” that interpret life-scenario prompts such as “football watch party” or “family gathering” and deliver curated product recommendations across categories.

The proliferation of digital technologies has thrust data centres into the spotlight as linchpins of modern business infrastructure. From cloud computing to artificial intelligence (AI), these facilities support critical operations across industries. The growing interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a race to develop technology, driving demand for high-density data centres and significantly increasing predicted electricity consumption.

The proliferation of digital technologies has thrust data centres into the spotlight as linchpins of modern business infrastructure. From cloud computing to artificial intelligence (AI), these facilities support critical operations across industries. The growing interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered a race to develop technology, driving demand for high-density data centres and significantly increasing predicted electricity consumption.

In the relentless arena of B2B sales, where cold calls echo into the void and email inboxes groan under the weight of unanswered pitches, a quiet revolution is underway. Enter Launched, a UK-based startup that’s arming go-to-market teams with Nova; an autonomous AI salesperson that’s not just automating tasks but mimicking the intuition of a seasoned closer.

SaaStock Europe is the largest meetings event in AI & SaaS – where AI meets ARR. Get in front of 4,500+ startup and scaleups founders, buyers, and decision-makers. At the heart of it all? Meetup at SaaStock Europe – the largest one-to-one meetings programme in AI & SaaS. With 15,000+ pre-scheduled, 15-minute intro meetings, it’s designed for rapid, meaningful connections. Think high-velocity networking, fast decisions, and deal momentum.

Is your ERP helping you move forward — or slowing you down? For a modern business, an ERP system should be a powerful enabler. One that drives agility, delivers real-time insights, and helps drive strategic growth — not something teams feel the need to work around. Yet too often, legacy ERP systems quietly drag down performance and decision-making. Instead of supporting the business, they can create friction, complexity, and blind spots that impact performance.