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HONOR launches in Australia with flagship phones & AI focus
Artificial Intelligence

HONOR launches in Australia with flagship phones & AI focus

HONOR debuts in Australia with flagship Magic V5 foldable phone and 400 Pro, focusing on AI features and a broad device ecosystem.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing
Data Protection

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind
Data Protection

US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Intel 471 appoints new CRO & CTO amid rapid growth
Software-as-a-Service

Intel 471 appoints new CRO & CTO amid rapid growth

Intel 471 promotes Amy Minyard-Bishop to CRO and Steve Micallef to CTO as it scales cyber threat intelligence amid surging global demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics
Unified Communications

NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics

NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows higher EcoVadis scores, lower emissions, full ethics training and USD $900,000 in global community giving.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence
Customer Experience

Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
DroneShield secures AUD $5.2 million European military contract
Research and Development

DroneShield secures AUD $5.2 million European military contract

Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Sber unveils open-source AI suite for Russian language & media
Data Privacy

Sber unveils open-source AI suite for Russian language & media

Sber launches an open-source AI suite including advanced Russian-language models for chat, speech, image, and video generation, fostering national tech growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Your Data deserves better
Encryption

Your Data deserves better

Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.

By Gallagher Security • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

digiLab launches theLab to develop safe UK AI systems
Data Analytics

digiLab launches theLab to develop safe UK AI systems

Exeter's digiLab launches theLab, a research hub to build uncertainty-aware, trustworthy AI for critical UK sectors from energy to defence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala
Semiconductors

Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures
Data Analytics

Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures

Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Photonics seen as key to greener AI as energy use surges in Europe
Semiconductors

Photonics seen as key to greener AI as energy use surges in Europe

Photonics could be key to cutting Europe's soaring AI energy demands and emissions as a new report warns current tech cannot meet growth sustainably.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Subzero Engineering launches APAC hub in Vietnam for growth
DataCentre infrastructure

Subzero Engineering launches APAC hub in Vietnam for growth

Subzero Engineering has opened a new manufacturing and R&D hub in Ho Chi Minh City to boost data centre solutions and growth across the APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Indosat launches academic AI drive to bridge digital skills gap
EduTech

Indosat launches academic AI drive to bridge digital skills gap

Indosat partners with Indonesian universities to boost AI skills, aiming to address the digital gap with new AI-driven learning initiatives nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
OVHcloud unveils AI & quantum platforms to boost digital autonomy
Digital Transformation

OVHcloud unveils AI & quantum platforms to boost digital autonomy

OVHcloud launches AI and Quantum-as-a-Service platforms, plus digital twin tools, to boost European businesses' digital autonomy and innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
TeknTrash Robotics opens Suzhou base to drive Asian expansion
Supply Chain

TeknTrash Robotics opens Suzhou base to drive Asian expansion

TeknTrash Robotics has opened a new base in Suzhou to expand its humanoid recycling robot operations and blend European engineering with Chinese manufacturing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025