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Beaten Zone passes AUD $20 million fundraising mark
Robotics

Beaten Zone passes AUD $20 million fundraising mark

Investor appetite for defence tech is rising as the Brisbane-based fund draws fresh capital amid regional tensions and supply chain concerns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
ESGAgent.ai raises seed funding to automate compliance
Software-as-a-Service

ESGAgent.ai raises seed funding to automate compliance

Rising reporting and safety demands are creating demand for software that can replace spreadsheets and consultants in heavy industry.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

AI's next phase hinges on data, governance & infra
Robotics

AI's next phase hinges on data, governance & infra

As enterprises push AI into production, weak data pipelines, governance gaps and rising energy costs are emerging as the real bottlenecks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Heatwaves raise insurance risk for power generators
Power / Energy

Heatwaves raise insurance risk for power generators

Rising temperatures are making generators more likely to face outages, replacement power costs and bigger balance sheet losses during peak demand.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform
Data Protection

Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform

European firms needing secure, low-carbon compute gain a bigger home as the deal expands cloud, AI and dedicated HPC services under one roof.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
inDrive appoints ex-Lyft finance chief Elaine Paul
IT Industry

inDrive appoints ex-Lyft finance chief Elaine Paul

Board oversight of inDrive's global expansion gets a boost as former Lyft Chief Financial Officer Elaine Paul joins as an independent director.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Nanya sales surge as DRAM prices drive margin gains
Semiconductors

Nanya sales surge as DRAM prices drive margin gains

Nanya Technology's second-quarter revenue rose 68.2% as DRAM prices climbed, while gross margin reached 79.5% and net income hit TWD NT$50.2 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling
Digital Transformation

European executives warn AI & net zero risk stalling

Measured results are now under pressure as firms struggle to turn AI pilots into everyday tools and prove climate plans beyond targets.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Last month
Kore.ai & Atos UK&I launch sovereign AI for UK firms
Data Protection

Kore.ai & Atos UK&I launch sovereign AI for UK firms

Pressure from new AI rules is pushing UK firms in finance, healthcare and defence to demand systems that are secure, auditable and sovereign.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project
Data centers

FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project

The milestone strengthens the UK-headquartered builder's push into European infrastructure after the facility was handed over with LEED Gold status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom
Smart Cities

Singapore to host airport expo amid USD $240 billion boom

Airport operators in Asia and the Middle East face pressure to add capacity and modernise as traffic is forecast to surge over the decade.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Sterling appoints Alistair Kirk as Non-executive Adviser
Digital Transformation

Sterling appoints Alistair Kirk as Non-executive Adviser

The hire signals Sterling's push into regulated infrastructure and defence markets, where buyers demand stronger governance and secure cloud deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Vietnam office landlords race to upgrade ageing stock
IT Industry

Vietnam office landlords race to upgrade ageing stock

Many older towers risk losing tenants and value as occupiers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City demand greener, healthier offices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Data centers

One NZ report shows 82% fall in Scope 1 & 2 emissions

Verified climate targets have pushed One NZ to cut its reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions 82% from a 2024 baseline by FY2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief
Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire comes as the financial infrastructure group reports 15x growth and pursues a US trust bank charter to strengthen oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta
Data centers

Meta to build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta

The 1GW project will bring about 3,000 construction jobs to Sturgeon County and add more than 300 permanent roles once operational.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief
Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire underscores Lorum's push to win clients that need stronger regulatory assurance as it seeks a US trust bank charter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month