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O.C. Tanner unveils AI tools to enhance employee recognition
Generative AI

O.C. Tanner unveils AI tools to enhance employee recognition

O.C. Tanner has launched Culture Intelligence, an AI-driven toolset designed to enhance employee recognition and improve retention rates across organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production rise by 2026
Power / Energy

EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production rise by 2026

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has unveiled forecasts predicting increased crude oil production and lower global prices through 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Peptide APIs drive growth in targeted therapy market
Health Technologies

Peptide APIs drive growth in targeted therapy market

The peptide Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient market is poised for significant growth, driven by demand for targeted therapies and advances in synthesis technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Sinch launches service to aid FCC 911 compliance
Emergency services

Sinch launches service to aid FCC 911 compliance

Sinch has unveiled its 911 PSAP Outage Services, aiding providers in meeting new FCC compliance rules, which take effect on 15 April 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Blackpearl Group posts $11.1m ARR in Q3 report
Customer Experience

Blackpearl Group posts $11.1m ARR in Q3 report

Blackpearl Group has reported a substantial increase in Annual Recurring Revenue, reaching NZD $11.1 million by December 2024, amidst strategic innovations.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Brightcove launches AI Content Suite for video creators
Marketing Technologies

Brightcove launches AI Content Suite for video creators

Brightcove has launched its AI Content Suite, a revolutionary toolset aimed at enhancing video production efficiency and audience engagement for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence
Malware

CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform has triumphed in the 2024 SE Labs Ransomware Test, securing a third consecutive AAA Award for its exceptional security performance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles
Software-as-a-Service

Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles

Ignition has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointments of Greg Strickland as CEO and Amy Foo as CFO, aiming for future growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Remote launches service to manage international contractors
Licensing

Remote launches service to manage international contractors

Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Barracuda unveils advanced email protection enhancements
Firewalls

Barracuda unveils advanced email protection enhancements

Barracuda Networks unveils enhancements to its Email Protection, providing organisations with improved security options to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Cleaning up the chaos and elevating unstructured data value
Data Analytics

Cleaning up the chaos and elevating unstructured data value

With unstructured data comprising 80-90% of global information, businesses must adopt modern management technologies to unlock its hidden value effectively.

By Steve Leeper • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Ondo Finance launches tokenised US Treasuries on XRP Ledger
Blockchain

Ondo Finance launches tokenised US Treasuries on XRP Ledger

Ondo Finance has unveiled tokenised U.S. Treasuries on the XRP Ledger, boosting institutional access to short-term securities via Ripple USD.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
Crypto

DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts

DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester
Software-as-a-Service

Emerald leads GBP £8.4m round to boost StormHarvester

Emerald Technology Ventures has led a GBP £8.4 million funding round for Belfast's StormHarvester, aiming to enhance its smart water management solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots
Robotics

LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots

LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Baya Systems raises $36m to advance AI and IoT chip tech
Semiconductors

Baya Systems raises $36m to advance AI and IoT chip tech

Baya Systems has secured $36 million in Series B funding, led by Maverick Silicon, to bolster its semiconductor technology for AI and IoT applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Cybord partners with Fuji America to enhance SMT quality
DevOps

Cybord partners with Fuji America to enhance SMT quality

Cybord has teamed up with Fuji America to integrate AI-powered technology into SMT production lines, enhancing quality control across the Americas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day highlights urgent need for new strategies

As Data Privacy Day unfolds, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to strengthen data protection strategies amid rising cyber threats and evolving regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Atomicwork secures USD $25m to enhance AI IT platform
Digital Transformation

Atomicwork secures USD $25m to enhance AI IT platform

Atomicwork has raised USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven IT service management platform, transforming enterprise workflows.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025