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Hydrogen fuel cells promise reliable power, zero emissions
Hyperscale

Hydrogen fuel cells promise reliable power, zero emissions

Hydrogen fuel cells, seen as the future of zero-emission power, come with significant CO2 reduction potential. Kohler invests in its sustainable adoption.

By Keith Khoo • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Salesforce report highlights AI adoption & data challenges in Singapore
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce report highlights AI adoption & data challenges in Singapore

Salesforce's new State of Marketing report reveals that 78% of Singaporean marketers have adopted AI, yet only 21% are satisfied with data unification.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
PDG secures USD $95 million Green Loan for Singapore data centre
Hyperscale

PDG secures USD $95 million Green Loan for Singapore data centre

Princeton Digital Group secures USD $95 million Green Loan for its SG1 data centre in Singapore, marking its second green financing in 2024 and boosting its regional sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

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Databricks & NVIDIA expand partnership to boost AI workloads
Unified Communications

Databricks & NVIDIA expand partnership to boost AI workloads

Databricks and NVIDIA expand partnership to integrate CUDA acceleration into Databricks' platform, boosting AI and data capabilities, announced at Data + AI Summit.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost
Power / Energy

IFS to acquire Copperleaf Technologies for asset management boost

IFS has signed an agreement to acquire Copperleaf Technologies, aiming to finalise by Q3 2024. The move enhances IFS's AI-driven asset management capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Epicor buys KYKLO to enhance AI-driven ERP & digital sales
Marketing Technologies

Epicor buys KYKLO to enhance AI-driven ERP & digital sales

Epicor acquires KYKLO to boost its AI-driven ERP vision, enabling manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to offer enhanced digital experiences and drive growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Genesys reports $1.5 billion in revenue with 40% growth
Unified Communications

Genesys reports $1.5 billion in revenue with 40% growth

Genesys reports a stellar Q1 FY2025 with annual recurring revenue surpassing USD$1.5 billion, driven by demand for its AI-powered Genesys Cloud platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Investment in data centres surges, ABS gaining traction
Artificial Intelligence

Investment in data centres surges, ABS gaining traction

Global investment in data centres hits USD $22 billion in five months, with asset-backed securitisations driving financial strategies, Linklaters reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Deutsche Bahn adopts Getac rugged laptops for train maintenance
Digitalisation

Deutsche Bahn adopts Getac rugged laptops for train maintenance

Deutsche Bahn enhances train maintenance with Getac's rugged S410 laptops, aiding digitalisation and efficiency through a partnership with IT-HAUS.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Freshworks acquires Device42, enhancing IT asset management
Partner Programmes

Freshworks acquires Device42, enhancing IT asset management

Freshworks acquires Device42 to enhance ITAM and ITSM offerings, promising a unified platform for advanced asset discovery and application dependency mapping.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions

Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce's broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
Hyperscale

Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
SAP to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in all-cash deal
Robotic Process Automation

SAP to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in all-cash deal

SAP is set to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in an all-cash deal, enhancing its business transformation toolkit and boosting AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives
Supply Chain

Vertiv unveils 2023 report with new environmental initiatives

Vertiv's 2023 Responsible Business Report outlines progress on sustainability and unveils the One Vertiv, One World plan to enhance environmental and community impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

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Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical
Artificial Intelligence

Legrand acquires Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical

Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Kramer acquires Ashton Bentley to enhance UCC offerings
Acquire

Kramer acquires Ashton Bentley to enhance UCC offerings

Kramer has acquired Ashton Bentley, a move poised to boost its offerings in the Unified Communication and Collaboration sector with integrated hybrid conferencing solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision
Unified Communications

Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision

Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024