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Kong opens Milan & Paris offices amid Europe growth
Software-as-a-Service

Kong opens Milan & Paris offices amid Europe growth

Customer demand across Europe has fuelled a 72% rise in Kong's regional base, prompting new offices in Milan and Paris.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
OwlTing's cross-border stablecoin payments surge fivefold
Fintech

OwlTing's cross-border stablecoin payments surge fivefold

Growing demand in Asia and other emerging markets has driven OwlPay Harbor's business payments above USD $600 million by June.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
TBC Bank Group buys majority stake in OLX Uzbekistan
Fintech

TBC Bank Group buys majority stake in OLX Uzbekistan

It gives TBC Bank a profitable online marketplace in Uzbekistan, reaching 5 million monthly users and opening new payment and lending opportunities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Vertiv expands Padua campus to boost chiller output
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv expands Padua campus to boost chiller output

Demand from AI data centres is prompting Vertiv to add capacity in Italy, with chiller output set to double by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools
Software-as-a-Service

Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools

Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands
Software-as-a-Service

Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands

AI-led work lifted Kellton Tech's first-quarter revenue, though profit stayed well below turnover as it expanded across energy and finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic
Gaming

Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic

Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Augustus raises USD $180 million in Tiger-led round
Fintech

Augustus raises USD $180 million in Tiger-led round

The financing values the New York fintech at USD $1 billion as it seeks to give overseas banks direct access to dollar accounts and payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Recurly partners Juspay to boost subscription payments
Software-as-a-Service

Recurly partners Juspay to boost subscription payments

Merchants on Recurly will gain access to more than 300 payment providers through one integration, helping curb failed recurring charges.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Whale lands USD $40 million to drive global AI expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Whale lands USD $40 million to drive global AI expansion

The funding will help Whale expand enterprise AI deployments across North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Dropbox appoints Jim Rudall as the Head of EMEA role
Software-as-a-Service

Dropbox appoints Jim Rudall as the Head of EMEA role

The move signals a push to win more enterprise spend across the region as businesses reassess software, workflows and AI use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Robotics

Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound

Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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UK shoppers face more stock shortages, survey finds
Customer Experience

UK shoppers face more stock shortages, survey finds

Supply chain disruption tied to Middle East tensions is leaving 54% of UK shoppers facing poorer shelf availability, a survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads
Generative AI

Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads

Advertisers can now screen out low-value synthetic media before bidding, as Channel Factory says 21% of social feeds is AI slop.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Marshmallow Laser Feast exhibition makes Doha debut
Steam

Marshmallow Laser Feast exhibition makes Doha debut

Visitors in Doha will see immersive works on hidden natural and cosmic systems, in the region's first major show by Marshmallow Laser Feast.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Liquidnitro names ex-EA CTO after USD $19.1m raise
Gaming

Liquidnitro names ex-EA CTO after USD $19.1m raise

The game developer is using fresh capital to scale AI-driven production and live services as it faces rising costs and tougher launch economics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Rezolve Ai partners Zilch on retail offers platform
Fintech

Rezolve Ai partners Zilch on retail offers platform

Nearly 6 million Zilch users will see retail offers and rewards embedded in their payments journey as Rezolve Ai widens Reward's reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
AI drives Singapore firms to hire beyond local market
Digital Transformation

AI drives Singapore firms to hire beyond local market

Talent shortages and AI adoption are pushing Singapore employers to recruit abroad, with 89% saying they would hire internationally if it were easier.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week