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Groq brings high-speed AI infrastructure to Sydney with Equinix
Hyperscale

Groq brings high-speed AI infrastructure to Sydney with Equinix

Groq launches a 4.5MW AI inference facility in Equinix's Sydney data centre, enhancing AI compute speed and compliance across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa
Digital Transformation

Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa

Equinix plans a USD $22 million data centre in Lagos, its first in West Africa, boosting digital infrastructure to power Nigeria's growing tech economy by 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
UK retailers & tech firms seek clarity on tax as Budget nears
Small Business

UK retailers & tech firms seek clarity on tax as Budget nears

UK retailers and tech firms urge clear tax policies ahead of the Chancellor's Budget, fearing uncertainty could impact investment and Black Friday sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Is OpenAI planning an AI cloud to rival AWS, Azure & Google?
Private Cloud

Is OpenAI planning an AI cloud to rival AWS, Azure & Google?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signalled plans to launch an AI cloud platform, aiming to rival AWS, Azure and Google Cloud in offering computing power.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report
Fintech

AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA expand global accelerator for AI security
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA expand global accelerator for AI security

CrowdStrike, AWS and NVIDIA expand a global accelerator to support early-stage AI-driven cybersecurity startups with mentorship, funding and market access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland
Agricultural Technology

Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland

Bovonic secures funding from Cultivate Ventures to launch its QuadSense mastitis screening device in UK and Ireland, expanding beyond New Zealand farms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

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KuCoin opens Sydney headquarters & appoints new local chief
Crypto

KuCoin opens Sydney headquarters & appoints new local chief

KuCoin has launched a new Sydney headquarters and appointed James Pinch as Australian MD to boost local crypto industry growth and security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK quantum start-ups urge state fund to halt talent exodus
Physical Security

UK quantum start-ups urge state fund to halt talent exodus

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance
Fintech

Adclear raises GBP £2.1 million to boost AI-powered compliance

Adclear secures GBP £2.1 million to expand its AI-powered platform that automates compliance for major UK financial institutions' marketing content.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
SouthStart 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting startups & investors
Artificial Intelligence

SouthStart 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting startups & investors

SOUTHSTART 2026 returns to Adelaide, uniting founders, investors, and innovators across Australia's startup and technology sectors in March.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
InsightAI secures INR ₹11 million to boost AI anti-money laundering
Fintech

InsightAI secures INR ₹11 million to boost AI anti-money laundering

InsightAI raised INR ₹11 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-driven anti-money laundering solutions across India and the Middle East markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth
Semiconductors

CloudMile raises USD $20 million for Southeast Asia AI growth

Taiwan's CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia's key markets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms
Digital Transformation

Budget 2025: Tech & finance leaders urge fintech reforms

Canadian tech and finance leaders call for open banking reforms and streamlined regulations to boost innovation ahead of the federal budget announcement.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore
Physical Security

QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore

QAI Ventures has launched Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore, aiming to boost startups blending quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Openmarkets to raise USD $50 million for Asia DeFi expansion
Crypto

Openmarkets to raise USD $50 million for Asia DeFi expansion

Openmarkets plans to raise USD $50 million to expand its DeFi capabilities and presence across Asia and the US, targeting crypto trading and asset tokenisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Accel-KKR invests in LeanDNA to boost global AI supply chains
Manufacturing

Accel-KKR invests in LeanDNA to boost global AI supply chains

Accel-KKR invests in LeanDNA to expand its AI-driven APEX platform, enhancing supply chain planning and inventory management for global manufacturers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
CFS & University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships in wealth
Human Capital Management

CFS & University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships in wealth

Colonial First State and University of Sydney launch AI PhD internships to boost wealth management with practical research and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025