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Midea rises to highest Fortune Global 500 rank yet
Robotics

Midea rises to highest Fortune Global 500 rank yet

Rising overseas sales and profit have lifted the home appliance maker to No. 231 on the Fortune Global 500, its best showing yet.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
NiCE cuts emissions 23% in ESG report on AI & staff
Data centers

NiCE cuts emissions 23% in ESG report on AI & staff

Cloud migration helped NiCE cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 23%, while it kept 14% of revenue flowing into research and development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Fujitsu launches Uvance Wayfinders consulting in Oceania
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu launches Uvance Wayfinders consulting in Oceania

Pressure is mounting on advisers in Australia and New Zealand as Fujitsu moves to tie strategy to delivery and win more transformation work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
DroneShield launches portable RF intelligence device
Software-as-a-Service

DroneShield launches portable RF intelligence device

Demand for counter-drone tools is rising as armed forces seek portable kit that can interpret radio signals in the field, not just collect them.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Tech Mahindra opens Toronto innovation hub to boost AI
Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra opens Toronto innovation hub to boost AI

Toronto clients will gain faster access to AI skills and local delivery support as Tech Mahindra expands its Canadian footprint.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Mirendil taps Google Cloud AI hypercomputer for research
Platform-as-a-Service

Mirendil taps Google Cloud AI hypercomputer for research

The startup gains faster access to scarce AI compute as it prepares to scale model training across both TPU and Nvidia systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation

It aims to turn staff ideas into customer solutions and patentable IP, as the company backs prototypes, mentoring and filing costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur company-wide innovation

The programme gives staff a route to turn workplace ideas into customer solutions and patentable intellectual property, as AI speeds up competition.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Myriota appoints Richard Leon as Chief Financial Officer
Agricultural Technology

Myriota appoints Richard Leon as Chief Financial Officer

Investor scrutiny is set to intensify as the satellite IoT group readies a new funding round and pushes for growth overseas.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Freespace opens Melbourne drone plant to lift output
Robotics

Freespace opens Melbourne drone plant to lift output

The new Melbourne site will help Freespace double drone production and expand its workforce as defence and industrial orders grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Ricoh named Leader in IDC laser printer assessment
Fleet Management

Ricoh named Leader in IDC laser printer assessment

The recognition may strengthen Ricoh's pitch to print buyers weighing reliability, energy use and support as they replace or expand fleets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

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Canada opens Calgary quantum defence hub with CAD $20m
Robotics

Canada opens Calgary quantum defence hub with CAD $20m

Backed by CAD $20.3 million, the hub aims to turn Canadian quantum research into secure defence tools and cut GPS-spoofing risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Mumbai, Hyderabad climb in global data centre ranks
Public Cloud

Mumbai, Hyderabad climb in global data centre ranks

Mumbai's 774 MW of live IT capacity puts it among the world's major data centre hubs, while Hyderabad's pipeline points to faster growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
FinTech Australia unveils Intersekt 2026 programme
Fintech

FinTech Australia unveils Intersekt 2026 programme

Fintech leaders, regulators and investors will gather in Melbourne as the sector seeks clearer policy settings to unlock growth and funding.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Wull Technologies wins £75,000 innovation funding boost
Clean technologies

Wull Technologies wins £75,000 innovation funding boost

The Manchester firm can now push its sheep wool insulation panels towards commercial use, with live building trials and testing funded by a GBP £75,000 award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation
Digital Transformation

Anaptyss launches IGNITE to spur employee innovation

Staff across Anaptyss will be able to turn frontline ideas into customer solutions, patents and rewards under the new IGNITE programme.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Orbital Industries signs BASF deal to speed research
Data centers

Orbital Industries signs BASF deal to speed research

The tie-up could shorten emissions-catalyst development for carmakers as BASF turns to AI tools to cut costly lab testing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Telent urges UK defence to prioritise tech integration
Robotics

Telent urges UK defence to prioritise tech integration

Operational advantage will hinge on linking new tools with existing networks, as Telent warns data and infrastructure gaps can blunt AI gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week