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USD $6 million raised by Adopt AI to launch agent-driven platform

Adopt AI has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to launch its platform, enabling apps to offer intelligent agent features through natural language interactions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Unified Communications

Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York

Kumail Nanjiani will headline Datadog's DASH conference in New York, speaking on creativity under pressure on 10-11 June 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Crypto

Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy

Kevin Weil, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, joins Cisco's board from May 12, 2025, to boost AI and growth strategies at the tech giant.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Agoda marks 20 years with global sales & up to 70% off deals

Agoda celebrates 20 years with a global sale offering up to 70% off bookings from 7 to 21 May on hotels, flights and activities worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Storage

Kiteworks & Wasabi partner to lower cloud storage costs

Kiteworks and Wasabi Technologies partner to deliver secure, cost-effective cloud storage and file transfer targeting regulated industries including healthcare and finance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

RISA Labs raises USD $3.5m to automate cancer workflows

RISA Labs has raised USD $3.5 million to advance its AI-driven platform, aiming to cut delays in cancer care by automating prior authorisations across 100 centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

Data Analytics

Black Pearl Group launches Bebop, AI sales platform

Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Robotics

LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots

LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Digital Transformation

Hexa & Equinix partner to boost Asia-US connectivity

Hexa Capital Consultancy has partnered with Equinix to enhance connectivity between Asia-Pacific and the United States via the new MYUS cable.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

DevOps

Tempest launches with USD $3.2M to revolutionise dev ops

Tempest, a new developer platform backed by USD $3.2M in funding, aims to streamline software delivery for engineering teams facing complex challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Storage

Tiger Technology targets USD $10M funding for cloud growth

Tiger Technology is set to secure USD $10M in Series A funding, driven by strong demand for its hybrid cloud data management platform amid soaring data costs.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

Artificial Intelligence

GMI Cloud secures USD $82M to expand AI infrastructure

GMI Cloud has secured USD $82 million in Series A funding to enhance its cloud infrastructure and establish a new data centre in the US.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Crypto

Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd

Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Software

NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million

New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

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Unified Communications

Indosat & Wadhwani launch AI training for Indonesian youth

Indosat and Wadhwani Foundation launch AI training on myIM3 and bima+ apps to boost digital skills of Indonesian youth amid rising job market competition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Partner Programmes

Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth

Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India's fast-growing market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Fintech

Google Canada selects 14 startups for latest AI accelerator

Google Canada has chosen 14 startups for its sixth Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a three-month AI-focused, equity-free programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Semiconductors

Baya Systems raises $36m to advance AI and IoT chip tech

Baya Systems has secured $36 million in Series B funding, led by Maverick Silicon, to bolster its semiconductor technology for AI and IoT applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025