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MTX appoints Sri Gazula as Global Growth Officer
Digital Transformation

MTX appoints Sri Gazula as Global Growth Officer

The hire bolsters MTX’s push into AI, data centres and energy as it seeks deeper government and enterprise ties across APAC and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Veolia keeps 2026 guidance after steady first quarter
Hyperscale

Veolia keeps 2026 guidance after steady first quarter

Strong cash generation and steady water and energy demand left Veolia on track to meet its 2026 targets after first-quarter sales rose 1.0%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
PropellerAds flags cloaking in 2026 ad safety report
Malware

PropellerAds flags cloaking in 2026 ad safety report

Cloaking drove 68.1% of account suspensions in the quarter, showing how fraudsters are hiding banned ads from moderators on the platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Aurora launches women founders fund with inDrive backing
EdTech

Aurora launches women founders fund with inDrive backing

Women founders in emerging markets may get earlier backing as Aurora Ventures targets pre-seed and seed deals with inDrive's support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform
Hybrid & Remote Work

Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform

Clients will keep existing contracts as the group folds Eos Global Expansion, Serviap Global and Hightekers EOR operations into Rivermate.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
VIOOH partners with We OOH to expand Brazil access
Digital Signage

VIOOH partners with We OOH to expand Brazil access

Buyers gain access to 320 screens and 1.3 billion monthly impressions as programmatic digital out-of-home inventory expands across Brazil.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Retailers slow expansion as economic pressures bite
Digital Transformation

Retailers slow expansion as economic pressures bite

Fewer than one in six retail executives are chasing strong growth as inflation, trade disruption and geopolitical instability squeeze margins.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Seedtag launches NeuroX contextual ad exchange for brands
Artificial Intelligence

Seedtag launches NeuroX contextual ad exchange for brands

Advertisers could regain access to premium inventory as Seedtag's new exchange targets impressions using contextual AI instead of user identities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
9fin launches full Asia Pacific platform after funding
Data Analytics

9fin launches full Asia Pacific platform after funding

Credit market users in Asia-Pacific now have access to more than 1,800 issuers as volatility and private lending reshape funding choices.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Google Cloud study says 52% of firms use AI agents
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud study says 52% of firms use AI agents

Early adopters are seeing stronger returns as AI agents move from trials into core operations across customer service, security and support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights
Digital Transformation

Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights

AI use in investing is now mainstream, with 78.3% of 2,100 respondents across 19 countries saying they consult tools for insights.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners
Data Analytics

SAS names Deloitte, Microsoft & Intel as partner winners

Partners across consulting, cloud and distribution were rewarded for helping SAS expand customer reach and adopt its Viya data and AI platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Elixirr & Pilot Lite target faster CPG turnarounds
Digital Transformation

Elixirr & Pilot Lite target faster CPG turnarounds

Consumer goods groups could speed products into stores as the consultancy tie-up links operating changes to live sales data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform
Software-as-a-Service

Claroty adds Visibility Orchestration to xDome platform

Poor asset data can leave critical systems exposed, as the update turns xDome visibility gaps into prioritised security tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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LemFi names London global HQ in GBP £100m UK pledge
Fintech

LemFi names London global HQ in GBP £100m UK pledge

London will host LemFi's global operations as the fintech plans to hire more staff and expand compliance after pledging GBP £100 million in the UK.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China
Data Protection

Lalamove beats NEV target three years early in China

In China, the delivery platform has lifted new energy vehicle fulfilment above 60%, three years ahead of its 2028 target, cutting emissions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Traditional banks, telcos among Canada's top valued brands
Unified Communications

Traditional banks, telcos among Canada's top valued brands

Growth has spread beyond banking in Canada, with telecoms, utilities and retailers helping lift the country’s top brand values 16 per cent.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
One in five UK firms move AI workloads abroad over power costs
DataCentre infrastructure

One in five UK firms move AI workloads abroad over power costs

High electricity costs are pushing UK companies to place AI systems overseas, putting the country’s sovereignty ambitions under pressure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month