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XTI Aerospace to acquire 30% stake in ReadyMonitor
Drones

XTI Aerospace to acquire 30% stake in ReadyMonitor

XTI Aerospace has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a 30% stake in Drone-as-a-Service leader ReadyMonitor, enhancing VTOL tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Comcast invests $7 million to boost Kingsland's internet
Unified Communications

Comcast invests $7 million to boost Kingsland's internet

Comcast's $7 million investment has introduced high-speed Internet services to Camden County, significantly enhancing connectivity for Kingsland residents and businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Global Stories

Investment stories

Vertice secures $50 million to optimise enterprise spend
Software-as-a-Service

Vertice secures $50 million to optimise enterprise spend

Vertice has secured $50 million in Series C funding, boosting its total to over $100 million, aimed at enhancing global procurement processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing
Software-as-a-Service

Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing

Abnormal Security has appointed Lisa Banks as Chief Financial Officer as it gears up for an initial public offering, aiming for over USD $1 billion in annual revenue.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
BPR Hub raises USD $2.6m to simplify compliance for SMEs
DevOps

BPR Hub raises USD $2.6m to simplify compliance for SMEs

BPR Hub has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding to tackle manufacturing compliance challenges, aiming to simplify regulatory processes for businesses worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant
Data Protection

Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant

Young British entrepreneurs Charlie Gray and Ben O'Nion have launched Echo AI, an AI-driven note-taking assistant, with a GBP £2 million investment to boost productivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Aligned Data Centers secures USD $12 billion for expansion
Digital Transformation

Aligned Data Centers secures USD $12 billion for expansion

Aligned Data Centers has successfully raised over USD $5 billion in equity and USD $7 billion in debt to expand its AI infrastructure across the Americas.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
JLL appoints regional co-heads for Asia Pacific data sector
Hyperscale

JLL appoints regional co-heads for Asia Pacific data sector

JLL has expanded its Asia Pacific data centre capital markets platform, appointing Luke Jackson and Bob Tan as regional co-heads to enhance investor services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection
Unified Communications

SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection

Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation
EduTech

Keir Starmer unveils AI action plan to drive growth & innovation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an ambitious AI Opportunities Action Plan aimed at driving GBP £47 billion in economic growth and global competitiveness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

UK unveils £14 billion AI plan with tech sector backing
Customer Experience

UK unveils £14 billion AI plan with tech sector backing

The UK aims to lead in artificial intelligence with a new AI Opportunities Action Plan and GBP £14 billion investment from tech firms to enhance various sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Boba Mint acquires 50% stake in Werd Studios for USD $2.55M
Investment

Boba Mint acquires 50% stake in Werd Studios for USD $2.55M

Boba Mint Holdings plans to acquire a 50% stake in Toronto's Werd Studios for USD $2,550,000, aiming to enhance its blockchain gaming initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Investment

Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth

Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects
EduTech

UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects

Investment in the UK's space sector has surged by 435% since 1990, creating nearly 49,000 jobs and fostering educational opportunities for future generations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Commpete backs AUD $3bn fibre upgrade, urges caution
Unified Communications

Commpete backs AUD $3bn fibre upgrade, urges caution

Commpete has backed the Australian Government's AUD $3 billion fibre upgrade while urging caution about its ambitious implementation and alternative technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Harvey Norman reports mixed Financial Results for FY2024
Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman reports mixed Financial Results for FY2024

Harvey Norman New Zealand reports a 6.1% drop in revenue to NZD $1.05 billion for FY2024, yet maintains profitability with a net profit of NZD $33.4 million.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
Health Technologies

Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion

Patients Know Best has raised GBP £6 million in funding from Growth Lending to enhance its Personal Health Record platform, supporting NHS digitalisation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025