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Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network
Fintech

Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network

Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Africa stories

AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report
Fintech

AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025

KnowBe4 has honoured top EMEA partners for excellence in cyber defence, marketing innovation, and growth in its 2025 Partner Programmeme Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Hyve cuts downtime with Opengear smart network management rollout
Firewalls

Hyve cuts downtime with Opengear smart network management rollout

Hyve Managed Hosting cuts global network downtime and speeds response times by rolling out Opengear's smart out-of-band management across 35 sites.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Aryaka revamps partner programme to boost global channel growth
Firewalls

Aryaka revamps partner programme to boost global channel growth

Aryaka has launched a revamped partner programme to accelerate global channel growth, boosting support and incentives for distributors and resellers worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Glovo adopts Celonis platform to boost finance efficiency & insight
Robotic Process Automation

Glovo adopts Celonis platform to boost finance efficiency & insight

Glovo has adopted Celonis' Process Intelligence platform to enhance finance efficiency and enable strategic insights across its operations spanning 25 countries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000
Crypto

OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000

OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Data Protection

Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs to boost AI data centre power
Hyperscale

Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs to boost AI data centre power

Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs up to 57.6 kW to meet rising AI data centre power demands across EMEA, North America and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Digital Transformation

Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
DataCentre infrastructure

AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Africa stories

Outsized launches Bench to speed flexible talent for finance firms
Digital Transformation

Outsized launches Bench to speed flexible talent for finance firms

Outsized has launched Bench, a platform that rapidly connects finance firms in Australia with nearly 3,000 pre-vetted independent professionals on demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Vertiv appoints Paul Ryan as EMEA president succeeding Karsten Winther
Hyperscale

Vertiv appoints Paul Ryan as EMEA president succeeding Karsten Winther

Vertiv will appoint Paul Ryan as EMEA president in 2026, succeeding Karsten Winther, who will retire at the end of 2025 after leading the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Vertiv & PNY partner to streamline AI infrastructure in EMEA
Hyperscale

Vertiv & PNY partner to streamline AI infrastructure in EMEA

Vertiv and PNY partner to supply power and cooling infrastructure for AI deployments, simplifying high-density system rollouts across EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures
Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity skills gap forces EMEA firms into risky measures

A cybersecurity skills shortage forces 64% of EMEA firms into risky fixes, with 67% of UK organisations severely affected, risking projects and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Westcon-Comstor & Rackmount.IT sign EMEA deal for Cisco racking
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor & Rackmount.IT sign EMEA deal for Cisco racking

Westcon-Comstor partners with Rackmount.IT to distribute Cisco racking solutions across EMEA, boosting cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience for partners and customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025