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Innovate UK backs eight clean energy firms for Singapore
Data centers

Innovate UK backs eight clean energy firms for Singapore

The move gives eight British clean energy firms a route into Singapore, where rising demand is creating opportunities for efficiency and storage technologies.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Yesterday
Hadrian raises USD $40 million to expand cybersecurity
Large Language Models

Hadrian raises USD $40 million to expand cybersecurity

The fresh capital will fund Hadrian's expansion across EMEA and the US as companies struggle to prioritise exploitable security risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago
GTIA launches managed intelligence alliance for SMB AI
Partner Programmes

GTIA launches managed intelligence alliance for SMB AI

SMBs could get more secure AI services as GTIA sets common standards to help channel partners turn demand into governed offerings.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
EU enlists Nvidia to boost AI research across Europe
Robotics

EU enlists Nvidia to boost AI research across Europe

Researchers and startups could gain easier access to AI tools, training and European computing power as the Commission teams up with Nvidia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Clarios expands battery R&D partnership with Piaxo
Software engineering

Clarios expands battery R&D partnership with Piaxo

The move widens Clarios's European engineering base as it pushes sodium-ion battery work for colder-weather vehicle systems.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week
NVIDIA deepens Nordic AI bets with startups & partners
Robotics

NVIDIA deepens Nordic AI bets with startups & partners

Regional AI infrastructure is set to surge, with cloud providers on course to deploy 1 gigawatt of capacity by the end of 2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon for enterprise users
Data Analytics

Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon for enterprise users

The model is being pitched at coding, finance and security teams after Google said it sped up engineering work and helped patch serious flaws.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Thales expands Google Cloud tie-up to secure AI agents
Robotics

Thales expands Google Cloud tie-up to secure AI agents

The integration aims to curb prompt injection, data leakage and unauthorised actions as firms shift AI from pilots to critical systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion
Data Protection

Acronis names Gerald Caron as their new CISO for expansion

The appointment comes as the cybersecurity company's managed detection and response service is growing by more than 50% quarter on quarter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Bloomberg launches enterprise MCP for AI data access
Data governance

Bloomberg launches enterprise MCP for AI data access

Financial firms can now let AI agents pull licensed Bloomberg data through a standardised interface that also supplies the context needed to use it correctly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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IVCA joins Headstart to boost Bharat Pitchathon DeepTech
Space

IVCA joins Headstart to boost Bharat Pitchathon DeepTech

The partnership aims to surface DeepTech hurdles outside India's main hubs, where founders still struggle for capital, customers and policy support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
SickKids & Microsoft Canada expand Azure partnership
Data Analytics

SickKids & Microsoft Canada expand Azure partnership

The deal will help SickKids tighten data access and analytics for personalised care, while giving clinicians earlier insights across its systems.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Yesterday
Samsung Ads unveils new CTV tools & content in Australia
Data Analytics

Samsung Ads unveils new CTV tools & content in Australia

Streaming now accounts for 73% of viewing time on Samsung sets in Australia, prompting new ad formats, measurement tools and local content.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Pyung Hwa renews Rimini Street deal after 50% savings
Manufacturing

Pyung Hwa renews Rimini Street deal after 50% savings

The renewed support pact will help the Korean parts maker keep ageing SAP and Oracle systems running while cutting annual maintenance costs by 50%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert
Internet of Things

Fridge hack a 'wake-up call' for NZ supermarkets - cyber expert

Outdated software left internet-linked devices exposed, with supermarkets warned the same flaw could disrupt everyday shopping in New Zealand.

By Mary Argue • 2 min read • Last week
Flux adds AI engineering metrics to show real returns
Artificial Intelligence

Flux adds AI engineering metrics to show real returns

The new features aim to help engineering chiefs prove whether AI coding tools are lifting delivery, quality and spend returns.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Ireland ranks fourth globally for AI engineering talent
Data Analytics

Ireland ranks fourth globally for AI engineering talent

Stronger AI adoption and talent inflows have helped Ireland stay ahead of a global hiring slowdown, despite weaker junior recruitment in some sectors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
MRO-TEK Networks reports 57% rise in products revenue
Supply Chain

MRO-TEK Networks reports 57% rise in products revenue

Revenue from MRO-TEK's products division climbed as demand from telecom, enterprise and government customers offset weaker results elsewhere in the group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week