By the Periscope Technologies Team · Published July 30, 2026 Bank of Baroda just found out the hard way that “our core systems are safe” and “we weren’t breached” are two very different sentences. What happened in the Bank of Baroda breach On July 28, 2026, Bank of Baroda — one of India’s largest state-run […]
Global interoperability spend is compounding at double digits, India’s digital health market is growing north of 25% a year, and provider data accuracy still fails nearly half the time. Here’s what the data says about where the money is actually being lost, and where AI-driven provider data management pays it back. 48.74% MA provider directory locations with at least one inaccuracy (CMS) […]
Every vendor pitch this year says “AI-powered threat detection.” Here’s what the actual 2026 incident-response data says about how breaches really happen now and why a 35GB leak at one of the world’s biggest IT firms is the clearest example yet. ~90% Incidents where identity weaknesses played a material role (Unit 42, 2026) 35 GBSource code + cloud keys allegedly […]
Every acquiring CTO has heard the “AI will modernize your stack” pitch. Here’s what the actual M&A and engineering-productivity data says about where integrations quietly lose value, and where AI-assisted application intelligence genuinely moves the needle. 135/mo Avg. global FinTech M&A deals, trailing 12 months (FT Partners) 30–50% Deal value lost to slow or failed IT integration 60–80% of IT […]
Every NBFC underwriting head has heard the “AI will transform your lending” pitch. Here’s what the actual RBI and industry data says about risk, fraud, and turnaround time in Indian lending right now and where automation genuinely moves the needle. ₹48,021 Cr Bank fraud value, FY25-26 (RBI) 5–7 daysAvg. NBFC disbursement TAT 13.9%NBFC credit CAGR, FY20-25 The tension nobody’s […]
Introduction A patched SharePoint flaw got exploited anyway, months after the fix shipped. A remote monitoring platform turned out to have no real authentication behind its highest-privilege account. Phishing kits built to defeat weak login codes saw a reported 37x spike in detections. And researchers documented the first ransomware operation run entirely by an AI agent, with no […]
Provider data is the backbone of every healthcare organization. From provider directories and credentialing to network management and patient search, accurate provider information is critical for delivering seamless patient care. Yet many organizations still struggle with outdated, duplicate, and inconsistent provider data. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing that by automating data management, improving accuracy, and […]
Enterprise security renewals have quietly become one of the biggest unbudgeted expenses in IT. The causes are structural and most CISOs don’t see the problem until the invoice lands. 35%+ RENEWAL PRICE HIKE One major vendor raised prices 35%+ in a single year no announcement. 2x HARDWARE RENEWAL COST Appliance firewalls often cost 2x the original price at year-three renewal. 16 days AVG ATTACKER DWELL Average time attackers […]
Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly targeted due to limited security resources. Traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient in today’s remote and cloud-driven work environments. This is where Zero Trust Security comes in. The Zero Trust model follows a simple principle: “Never Trust, Always Verify.” Every […]
Why Passwords Alone Are No Longer Enough In today’s digital landscape, cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and compromised passwords remain one of the leading causes of security breaches. Many organizations still rely solely on traditional password-based authentication, leaving critical systems and sensitive data vulnerable to unauthorized access. To address these challenges, businesses are adopting Multi-Factor […]
