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Bridge Data Centres announces further Malaysian expansion
Digital Transformation

Bridge Data Centres announces further Malaysian expansion

Bridge Data Centres takes its first step towards expansion in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, signalling landmark growth in Asia's tech landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space launch second phase of digital currency project
Marketing Technologies

IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space launch second phase of digital currency project

IDEMIA, JCB and Soft Space advance to phase two of JCB Digital Currency project, focusing on offline peer-to-peer transfers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Global Stories

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AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026
Biometrics

AI agents, biometrics & stablecoins to reshape payments by 2026

By 2026, AI agents will streamline one-third of B2B payments, while stablecoins and biometrics reshape global payment security and standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Snowflake & SAP unite to offer real-time AI data integration
Data Analytics

Snowflake & SAP unite to offer real-time AI data integration

SAP partners with Snowflake to integrate real-time AI data capabilities, launching extensions for SAP Business Data Cloud in 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training
Malware

SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training

SoloSecure certification launches to help freelancers defend against rising cyber threats, safeguarding their businesses and clients in the growing gig economy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
ShopVision raises USD $4.1 million to build AI for eCommerce teams
Digital Transformation

ShopVision raises USD $4.1 million to build AI for eCommerce teams

ShopVision secured USD $4.1 million to develop an AI platform offering eCommerce teams vital market insights and automation to boost decision-making.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report
Crypto

Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report

A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona
Unified Communications

WBBA unveils guidebook for global broadband investment at BDC Barcelona

The World Broadband Association (WBBA) has released a guidebook offering strategic insights for fostering global broadband development, launched at Barcelona's BDC 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024

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Photonic raises CAD $275 million, at CAD $2.7B valuation
Quantum Computing

Photonic raises CAD $275 million, at CAD $2.7B valuation

The funding gives the Vancouver quantum group fresh capital to hit milestones, expand hiring and deepen partnerships as it pursues commercial-scale systems.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures
Space Technologies

BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures

BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses
Small Business

BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses

BDC and Community Futures have launched a $100m fund to boost financing and advisory support for rural businesses across Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
SAP unveils AI-driven advances to unify business data & apps
Data Analytics

SAP unveils AI-driven advances to unify business data & apps

SAP has launched AI-driven updates to its Business Suite, unifying data, apps and AI to boost smarter decisions and faster execution across enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Cohere hits $7B evaluation after new USD $100M funding round
Data sovereignty

Cohere hits $7B evaluation after new USD $100M funding round

Cohere raised USD $100 million, reaching a USD $7 billion valuation, to advance secure, compliance-focused AI for enterprises globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions
Small Business

BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions

Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility
Clean technologies

Deep Sky launches North America's first DAC carbon capture facility

Canadian firms Deep Sky and Skyrenu achieve North America's first underground carbon storage via direct air capture at Innisfail, Alberta facility.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth
Robotics

BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth

BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Mastercard tests tokenization of CBDCs on blockchains
Unified Communications

Mastercard tests tokenization of CBDCs on blockchains

Mastercard is testing the tokenisation of Central Bank Digital Currencies on various blockchains, enabling secure transactions between different blockchains.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023