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Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.

Cohere secures USD $500 million, reaching a USD $6.8 billion valuation to expand secure AI solutions for enterprises and governments globally.

Cloudera’s EVOLVE25 in Singapore celebrates AI innovation, recognising 24 finalists in its Data Impact Awards and fostering industry collaboration on AI challenges.

Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.

Malaysia’s data centre capacity is set to double by 2030, boosting revenue to $1.87 billion and supporting 30,900 jobs in the growing digital sector.

Most software executives, 93%, plan to develop custom AI agents to boost productivity, enhance digital services, and drive innovation across industries.

UK leads Europe with 47% of firms adopting agentic AI to boost software productivity, outpacing France and Germany amid global AI investment surge.

JLL appoints Andy Powell and JC Champalaune to lead its Asia Pacific Energy & Infrastructure team, boosting focus on energy transition across the region.

KPMG and Hippocratic AI partner to ease global healthcare staff shortages using AI agents that support clinical tasks and boost operational efficiency.

TeamSystem has acquired French SaaS firm ClicData to enhance AI-driven data analytics for over 2.5 million SMEs across Europe and North America.

AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.

Discovery Consulting appoints Shobhit Garg as National Supply Chain Lead to boost digital ERP adoption among Australian manufacturers and asset-heavy industries.

KPMG has launched Workbench, an AI platform powered by Microsoft Azure, aiming to transform client services with multi-agent intelligence and secure data control.

Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.

KPMG and Microsoft have expanded their Operational Risk Skills Development Centre to offer executive training in generative AI and cybersecurity across Canada.

Pennies appoints Martin Newman to champion everyday micro-donations, aiming to embed charitable giving into routine UK shopping experiences.

Research by Quadient reveals younger Brits are twice as comfortable as older generations with AI-generated communications, amid calls for greater transparency.

Echelon plans EUR €3.5bn investment in two Wicklow data centres, aiming to create 3,315 jobs and boost Ireland's renewable energy and economy.

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

A global study finds 69% of New Zealanders use AI regularly, but only 34% trust it, with 44% concerned about its risks versus benefits.