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Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7, AI & OpenRoaming boost industry investment

Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm
Data Analytics

BGF exits Optima Partners with 4x return as GCP invests in AI firm

BGF has exited Optima Partners with a 4x return as Growth Capital Partners invests to boost the AI consultancy's growth and services expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech
Artificial Intelligence

Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech

Arya Ventures has raised GBP £400,000 to support Indian diaspora tech startups in the UK and US, targeting seed-stage firms with GBP £8 million funding round ongoing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence
Customer Experience

Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift
Crypto

Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift

Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Topsort wins W23 funding to boost AI retail media for grocers
Marketing Technologies

Topsort wins W23 funding to boost AI retail media for grocers

Topsort secures investment from W23, backed by major grocers including Tesco, to expand its AI-driven retail media platform for global grocery retailers.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Utelize secures multi-million investment from BGF for growth
Network Infrastructure

Utelize secures multi-million investment from BGF for growth

Utelize Communications secures multi-million investment from BGF to boost product development and expand its managed mobility services nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Budget sparks industry concerns over pensions, LISAs & AI plans
Digital Transformation

Budget sparks industry concerns over pensions, LISAs & AI plans

Chancellor's Budget sparks industry fears over pension caps, LISA reforms, and urges UK firms to tackle digital and AI readiness amid £16bn productivity cost.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Onton raises USD $7.5 million to expand its AI shopping platform
Customer Experience

Onton raises USD $7.5 million to expand its AI shopping platform

Onton secures USD $7.5 million seed funding to grow its AI-powered shopping platform, aiming to simplify online product search and expand globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025

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Point74 names Rob Sinclair as new Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Point74 names Rob Sinclair as new Chief Executive Officer

Midlands software firm Point74 appoints Rob Sinclair as CEO to spearhead UK and international growth of its food lifecycle platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane
Robotics

Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane

Australia's Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics sprint launches in Brisbane, uniting ARM Hub, MassRobotics and innovators for a week of AI showcases.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI
Platform-as-a-Service

ServiceNow to invest CAD $110 million in Canadian AI

ServiceNow to pour CAD $110 million into Canadian AI, building local infrastructure, a Centre of Excellence and 100 skilled jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Xsolla & HP partner to nurture next-gen global game talent
Generative AI

Xsolla & HP partner to nurture next-gen global game talent

Xsolla and HP join forces to support over 100,000 aspiring game developers globally with free courses and mentorship to launch studios.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Dec 2025
Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth
Data Analytics

Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth

Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Unlimited Industries secures USD $12 million to automate US construction
Hyperscale

Unlimited Industries secures USD $12 million to automate US construction

Unlimited Industries raises USD $12 million to automate US infrastructure construction, cutting costs and timelines with AI-driven design and delivery.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation
Digital Transformation

Procure AI secures USD $13 million to boost procurement automation

London-based Procure AI raised USD $13 million seed funding to expand its AI-driven procurement automation across Europe, boosting efficiency and cost savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
UK 2025 Budget sparks debate over innovation, tax & AI policy
Digital Transformation

UK 2025 Budget sparks debate over innovation, tax & AI policy

The UK 2025 Budget sparks debate as tech leaders praise innovation boosts but warn on tax burdens and the need for clearer AI policies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025