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Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich
Endpoint Protection

Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich

Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Nasuni expands global R&D with new innovation centre in Hyderabad
EduTech

Nasuni expands global R&D with new innovation centre in Hyderabad

Nasuni has launched its third global innovation centre in Hyderabad, boosting its R&D capacity and tapping into India's rich engineering talent pool.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
K2 Think sets new AI reasoning benchmark with compact model
Artificial Intelligence

K2 Think sets new AI reasoning benchmark with compact model

MBZUAI and G42 unveil K2 Think, a compact AI model with 32 billion parameters, outperforming larger systems in reasoning and maths benchmarks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
SiMa.ai & L&T partner to speed global AI adoption in industry
Robotics

SiMa.ai & L&T partner to speed global AI adoption in industry

SiMa.ai and L&T Technology Services have partnered to develop AI solutions for mobility, healthcare, robotics, and industrial automation sectors globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Maritime firms upbeat on AI yet struggle to scale beyond pilots
EduTech

Maritime firms upbeat on AI yet struggle to scale beyond pilots

Maritime firms view AI positively but face challenges scaling beyond pilots, with just 11% having formal strategies to expand AI use beyond trials.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI
Data Analytics

Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI

Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
GlobalLogic named in Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D
Digital Transformation

GlobalLogic named in Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D

GlobalLogic has been named on the Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D services, highlighting its role in advancing AI-driven digital engineering solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

Durham University launches immersion cooling for greener HPC
Hyperscale

Durham University launches immersion cooling for greener HPC

Durham University adopts Midas' immersion cooling tech to boost high-performance computing energy efficiency and cut data centre emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge
Robotics

Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge

Ontario commits CAD $50 million to support manufacturers adopting advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and 5G, boosting innovation and global competitiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
UK firms boost AI investment & upskilling despite challenges
Digital Transformation

UK firms boost AI investment & upskilling despite challenges

UK firms are boosting AI investment and upskilling plans, with 42% hiring for AI roles amid inflation and rising energy costs, says Barclays survey.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
ST Engineering launches SGD $250 million AI programme for robotics
Robotics

ST Engineering launches SGD $250 million AI programme for robotics

ST Engineering unveils SGD $250 million, five-year AI programme to boost robotics and human-machine teamwork for operational challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
RevisionSuccess completes intern programme, plans RevIntern 2.0
EduTech

RevisionSuccess completes intern programme, plans RevIntern 2.0

RevisionSuccess concludes its inaugural RevIntern 1.0 programme with nine interns, ahead of launching the expanded RevIntern 2.0 this September in Thailand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
AI company registrations in UK surge 1,321% since ChatGPT launch
EduTech

AI company registrations in UK surge 1,321% since ChatGPT launch

Registrations of UK tech firms with 'AI' in their name have soared 1,321% since ChatGPT's 2022 launch, signalling rapid growth in the AI sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Draganfly eyes key role in Canada's USD $2 billion Ukraine aid
Drones

Draganfly eyes key role in Canada's USD $2 billion Ukraine aid

Draganfly positions itself to support Canada's USD $2 billion military aid to Ukraine with advanced drones and electronic warfare technologies worth over USD $220 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025
Maisa raises $25m to launch Studio AI automation platform
Generative AI

Maisa raises $25m to launch Studio AI automation platform

Maisa secures $25m seed funding to launch Studio, an AI automation platform enabling non-tech users to deploy digital workers in regulated industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario
Artificial Intelligence

FedNor grants CAD $1.05M to boost innovation in Northern Ontario

FedNor awards CAD $1.05 million to NORCAT, boosting AI adoption and innovation in over 35 Northern Ontario SMEs to enhance productivity and growth.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
AI adoption rises among UK small businesses, boosting efficiency
EduTech

AI adoption rises among UK small businesses, boosting efficiency

A survey reveals 57% of UK small businesses use AI to boost efficiency, with 84% seeing it as beneficial rather than a threat to growth and operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025