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Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure
Virtualisation

Exclusive: Virtuozzo sees GPU clouds reshape AI infrastructure

AI demand is pushing cloud providers towards GPU-as-a-service models, with efficiency and utilisation emerging as key differentiators.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Adobe, Disney build AI design models for theme park work
Digital twins

Adobe, Disney build AI design models for theme park work

Custom models trained on Disney assets should let Imagineers turn sketches into 3D prototypes sooner, reducing design time and brand risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Nvidia unveils tools for enterprise AI agents
Robotics

Nvidia unveils tools for enterprise AI agents

Software groups in chip design and healthcare are already using Nvidia's new agent tools to automate complex workflows with tighter security controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Quanscient raises EUR 10 million to expand AI software
Digital Transformation

Quanscient raises EUR 10 million to expand AI software

The Finnish start-up says the cash will speed international expansion as hardware teams seek faster, cheaper simulation for complex designs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Autodesk names Dr. Haren Samarasekera as ANZ director
Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk names Dr. Haren Samarasekera as ANZ director

The appointment comes as construction, infrastructure and housing demand keep pressure on software suppliers serving Australia and New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Computle study questions cloud workstation pricing
Data centers

Computle study questions cloud workstation pricing

Architectural firms could save GBP £21,500 a year under a new metered model after telemetry showed cloud workstations rarely use full GPU capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data
Software-as-a-Service

Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data

Agencies using separate dispatch and records systems could gain faster access to joined-up data as the two companies integrate their tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Launchpad Build AI opens El Segundo HQ after USD $11m
Robotics

Launchpad Build AI opens El Segundo HQ after USD $11m

The robotics firm is targeting faster automation for factories as it opens its US headquarters and rolls out a manufacturing AI model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Anthropic links Claude to Adobe, Blender & Ableton
Marketing Technologies

Anthropic links Claude to Adobe, Blender & Ableton

Creative professionals can now use Claude inside Adobe, Blender and Ableton to automate tasks, search docs and move work between apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Creative ITC partners IMSCAD on remote workstation services
Private Cloud

Creative ITC partners IMSCAD on remote workstation services

Rising demand for remote CAD access is driving Creative ITC's joint venture with IMSCAD to serve architecture and engineering firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026

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Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams
Software-as-a-Service

Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams

Manufacturers could cut prototype spend as the upgrade lets teams review full-scale 3D models in AR without travel or new clay builds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Wealthsimple to launch prediction markets app in Canada
Fintech

Wealthsimple to launch prediction markets app in Canada

Canadians will soon be able to trade event contracts on inflation, rates and climate through a new standalone app from Wealthsimple.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes
Internet of Things

Chameleon launches VWAN display for hard-to-connect homes

It could help bring smart metering to up to 350,000 homes left in Britain's connectivity black spots, using broadband instead of signal links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Kraken lists QCAD as Canada weighs stablecoin rules
Fintech

Kraken lists QCAD as Canada weighs stablecoin rules

Canada's new stablecoin regime could decide whether users can earn rewards on CAD-backed tokens, as Kraken warns of split oversight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Creality launches pocket-sized Pika 3D scanner with Orbbec
Robotics

Creality launches pocket-sized Pika 3D scanner with Orbbec

Users can now scan objects on the move, as the 260g device works with a smartphone and supports up to 0.03 mm accuracy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin
Crypto

Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin

Canadian banks and fintechs now have a regulated on-chain settlement option as CADD enters a market long dominated by US-dollar stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
Wise launches multi-currency interest feature in Canada
Fintech

Wise launches multi-currency interest feature in Canada

Canadians can now earn returns on balances in Canadian dollars, US dollars, euros and pounds sterling without locking up funds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2026
KOHO launches crypto trading in Canada for app users
Crypto

KOHO launches crypto trading in Canada for app users

Canadian app users can now trade more than 20 cryptocurrencies from CAD $1 without leaving KOHO's main platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026