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Logitech launches MX Master 4 Creator Edition mouse
Generative AI

Logitech launches MX Master 4 Creator Edition mouse

Targeting designers and video editors, the limited-run mouse keeps the MX Master 4 feature set while adding creative-themed styling for AUD $199.95.

By Mara Sugue • 2 min read • 3 days ago
Proa unveils NEXO platform in renewable energy rebrand
Data Analytics

Proa unveils NEXO platform in renewable energy rebrand

Twelve projects already on board, Proa's new system covers more than 2GW of renewable capacity as it broadens beyond forecasting.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Datacom names Kelly Johnson as Australia sales chief
Cybersecurity

Datacom names Kelly Johnson as Australia sales chief

Datacom's Australian expansion gets a boost as experienced sales executive Kelly Johnson takes over customer and partner relationships nationwide.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Logitech study finds tech control boosts wellbeing
Gaming

Logitech study finds tech control boosts wellbeing

A global survey of 9,000 people found those who feel in control of their devices report better mood, wellbeing and performance.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month

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Notebook revenues rise in Europe as unit sales fall
Artificial Intelligence

Notebook revenues rise in Europe as unit sales fall

Rising prices helped European notebook revenue climb 16% in September even as unit sales fell 2.8%, according to CONTEXT.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Check Point launches firewall subscription for AI security
Network Security

Check Point launches firewall subscription for AI security

The new model lets organisations spread firewall spending over time, easing budget pressure as AI traffic and threats grow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Sparrow Quantum names founder Peter Lodahl Chief Executive
Quantum Computing

Sparrow Quantum names founder Peter Lodahl Chief Executive

The planned handover signals a shift towards fault-tolerant quantum systems as the Danish company prepares to scale beyond its first products.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Targa Telematics tops Europe's rental telematics market
Fleet Management

Targa Telematics tops Europe's rental telematics market

Europe's rental and leasing fleets are adopting telematics faster, with Berg Insight forecasting the installed base to almost double by 2030.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
NVIDIA launches RTX Spark for Windows PCs with local AI
Gaming

NVIDIA launches RTX Spark for Windows PCs with local AI

Its push into on-device AI on Windows PCs aims to woo creators and gamers while reducing reliance on cloud services for everyday tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Dicker Data buys Sektor Group in South-East Asia push
Physical Security

Dicker Data buys Sektor Group in South-East Asia push

The Australian distributor will add about 60 staff and a foothold in Thailand and Malaysia after agreeing to buy Sektor Group for NZD $138 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
QuantWare appoints Bart Filius as Chief Financial Officer
Manufacturing

QuantWare appoints Bart Filius as Chief Financial Officer

Backed by a USD $178 million funding round, the Delft-based quantum processor maker is scaling production and broadening sales across 20 countries.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month

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Setanta Space wins UCD accelerator one to watch award
Space

Setanta Space wins UCD accelerator one to watch award

The Dublin-based start-up now has a fresh boost as it seeks €2 million to launch software aimed at speeding AI deployment on satellites and drones.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Otto launches screenless AI computer for personal agents
Enterprise Resource Planning

Otto launches screenless AI computer for personal agents

Demand is building for agent-ready hardware, with Otto saying it has presold 12,500 of its $599 screenless computer in five months.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Gonka eyes AI chips to tackle compute concentration
Semiconductors

Gonka eyes AI chips to tackle compute concentration

The move could widen access to AI infrastructure, but Gonka says any chip design will need to prove it can beat current economics before manufacture.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
Colare raises USD $2.5 million for hardware hiring tests
Space

Colare raises USD $2.5 million for hardware hiring tests

Hardware employers could cut hours of senior engineers' time spent on late-stage interviews as Colare raises USD $2.5 million in pre-seed funding.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
British Business Bank backs £180m AI & deeptech funds
Data centers

British Business Bank backs £180m AI & deeptech funds

Backed funds will help fill a later-stage financing gap for UK AI start-ups, after the Bank committed £180 million across six specialist vehicles.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Olive for Education nearly doubles revenue to €7.69m
IT services

Olive for Education nearly doubles revenue to €7.69m

Schools now drive most of Olive Group's business, as its education arm lifted revenue 97.2% to €7.69 million and EBITDA to €2.80 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month