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Whatfix appoints Vara Kumar as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Whatfix appoints Vara Kumar as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment aims to steady customer relationships and reassure investors after the sudden death of co-founder Khadim Batti.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
UST buys majority stake in Italdesign from Audi Group
Robotics

UST buys majority stake in Italdesign from Audi Group

The tie-up gives carmakers a single partner for design, engineering and AI as software-led vehicle development reshapes the auto industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Dyson unveils 13 intelligent machines across new ranges
Robotics

Dyson unveils 13 intelligent machines across new ranges

Customers will see Dyson push into oral care and broader home tech, with 13 connected products and support services now on offer.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Amber brings DPA 6388 CORE+ headset to Australasia
Broadcasting

Amber brings DPA 6388 CORE+ headset to Australasia

Live and broadcast users in Australia and New Zealand get a headset aimed at cleaner speech pickup, even in noisy venues and high feedback risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Sber plans three-day AI Journey conference in Moscow
Digital Transformation

Sber plans three-day AI Journey conference in Moscow

The Moscow gathering will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, research and daily life across Russia and beyond.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Sixthfin appoints Vallana as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Sixthfin appoints Vallana as Chief Executive Officer

The French fintech is splitting its leadership as it seeks faster international growth and broader reach among finance teams worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Tencent opens Hy4 preview in an open-source AI push
Data Analytics

Tencent opens Hy4 preview in an open-source AI push

Developers get a cheaper open-source rival as Tencent pushes Hy4 preview into tools for coding, finance and research.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
EUMETSAT satellite completes Europe's weather network
Space

EUMETSAT satellite completes Europe's weather network

Faster storm and wildfire warnings are now closer as the full Meteosat Third Generation weather constellation completes its first orbital set-up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Digital Science opens £25,000 grant for trusted AI workflows
Risk & Compliance

Digital Science opens £25,000 grant for trusted AI workflows

Researchers and start-ups worldwide can seek equity-free funding as the programme backs AI agents that can show their workings and accountability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Cummins joins Emerald venture network for startup access
Manufacturing

Cummins joins Emerald venture network for startup access

The move gives Cummins earlier access to startups as it hunts for technologies to support electrification, energy systems and industrial decarbonisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Navee to unveil smart mobility & exoskeleton range
Artificial Intelligence

Navee to unveil smart mobility & exoskeleton range

Visitors at IFA will see NAVEE's push into golf gear and wearable support as it seeks to move beyond electric scooters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

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EZVIZ launches its biggest New Zealand smart home range
Encryption

EZVIZ launches its biggest New Zealand smart home range

NZ consumers can avoid monthly cloud fees as the expanded line-up is sold through Harvey Norman and Noel Leeming nationwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Ottawa backs SmartGRO indoor farming light research
Agricultural Technology

Ottawa backs SmartGRO indoor farming light research

Federal funding will help SmartGRO test indoor lighting that could cut electricity use by up to 80% without reducing harvests.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Yesterday
UK tech & telecoms small firms step up growth plans
Digital Transformation

UK tech & telecoms small firms step up growth plans

UK tech and telecoms small firms are outpacing the wider SME market, with most already using AI and planning fresh expansion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago
NTT Data rolls out AI ops platform for Daimler Truck
Hybrid Cloud

NTT Data rolls out AI ops platform for Daimler Truck

The rollout aims to cut outages and speed fault response across Daimler Truck's global factories, offices and cloud systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
British Business Bank backs Zinc Science-for-Impact Fund
Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs Zinc Science-for-Impact Fund

Up to GBP £46 million in public backing should help Zinc reach a GBP £70 million close and fund 80 UK deep tech start-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Carrick launches AI phone platform for health care
Customer Relationship Management

Carrick launches AI phone platform for health care

The platform is already helping clinics cut missed calls and no-shows as NL Health Services uses it in a cancer screening programme.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Stakk swings to AUD $1.07 million operating profit
Software-as-a-Service

Stakk swings to AUD $1.07 million operating profit

The turnaround was driven by surging customer receipts and cash inflows, though auditors still expect to flag a going-concern uncertainty.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week