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Mirendil taps Google Cloud AI hypercomputer for research
Platform-as-a-Service

Mirendil taps Google Cloud AI hypercomputer for research

The startup gains faster access to scarce AI compute as it prepares to scale model training across both TPU and Nvidia systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation

It aims to turn staff ideas into customer solutions and patentable IP, as the company backs prototypes, mentoring and filing costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation

The programme gives staff a route to turn workplace ideas into customer solutions and patentable intellectual property, as AI speeds up competition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Myriota appoints Richard Leon as Chief Financial Officer
Agricultural Technology

Myriota appoints Richard Leon as Chief Financial Officer

Investor scrutiny is set to intensify as the satellite IoT group readies a new funding round and pushes for growth overseas.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Freespace opens Melbourne drone plant to lift output
Robotics

Freespace opens Melbourne drone plant to lift output

The new Melbourne site will help Freespace double drone production and expand its workforce as defence and industrial orders grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Ricoh named Leader in IDC laser printer assessment
Fleet Management

Ricoh named Leader in IDC laser printer assessment

The recognition may strengthen Ricoh's pitch to print buyers weighing reliability, energy use and support as they replace or expand fleets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Thales launches Imperva for AWS on AWS Marketplace
Software-as-a-Service

Thales launches Imperva for AWS on AWS Marketplace

Rising API and bot attacks are pushing AWS customers towards managed application-layer defences with no added deployment work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago

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Mumbai, Hyderabad climb in global data centre ranks
Public Cloud

Mumbai, Hyderabad climb in global data centre ranks

Mumbai's 774 MW of live IT capacity puts it among the world's major data centre hubs, while Hyderabad's pipeline points to faster growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
FinTech Australia unveils Intersekt 2026 programme
Fintech

FinTech Australia unveils Intersekt 2026 programme

Fintech leaders, regulators and investors will gather in Melbourne as the sector seeks clearer policy settings to unlock growth and funding.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Wull Technologies wins £75,000 innovation funding boost
Clean technologies

Wull Technologies wins £75,000 innovation funding boost

The Manchester firm can now push its sheep wool insulation panels towards commercial use, with live building trials and testing funded by a GBP £75,000 award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation

Staff across Anaptyss will be able to turn frontline ideas into customer solutions, patents and rewards under the new IGNITE programme.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Orbital Industries signs BASF deal to speed research
Data centers

Orbital Industries signs BASF deal to speed research

The tie-up could shorten emissions-catalyst development for carmakers as BASF turns to AI tools to cut costly lab testing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Telent urges UK defence to prioritise tech integration
Robotics

Telent urges UK defence to prioritise tech integration

Operational advantage will hinge on linking new tools with existing networks, as Telent warns data and infrastructure gaps can blunt AI gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
QNu Labs trains SRM faculty in quantum communication
Data Protection

QNu Labs trains SRM faculty in quantum communication

A new lab and faculty certification programme aim to widen India's quantum talent pool as universities race to build teaching capacity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
EZVIZ names Jamie Durie as Australian brand ambassador
Data Protection

EZVIZ names Jamie Durie as Australian brand ambassador

The smart home maker is betting a household name will lift trust as it expands Australian retail sales amid fierce competition and privacy concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
EY Canada adds on-site quantum computer for clients
Data Protection

EY Canada adds on-site quantum computer for clients

Clients in regulated sectors may be able to test sensitive workloads in Canada, easing data-sovereignty worries as quantum use matures.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
British Business Bank backs PhysicsX with USD $25 million
Software-as-a-Service

British Business Bank backs PhysicsX with USD $25 million

The funding will help PhysicsX expand abroad and deepen its industrial AI platform as revenue and customer numbers accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
British start-up's drone battery boosts range by 50%
Agricultural Technology

British start-up's drone battery boosts range by 50%

A 45% lighter heavy-lift drone could carry more payload and fly further, helping firefighters, medics and armed forces reach remote sites.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week