United States (US) stories

New research reveals digital accessibility boosts growth, revenue and innovation, with 75% of firms reporting increased revenue from accessibility programmes.

The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.

Kilo, formerly Kilo Health, rebrands to back global startups in wellness, beauty, and personal development with funding and operational expertise.

The data centre UPS market is set to grow to USD $12.47 billion by 2030, driven by rising AI workloads and demand for energy-efficient, reliable power systems.

The Access Group plans to expand its Kuala Lumpur centre from 316 to over 1,000 digital jobs by 2027, supporting Malaysia's growing tech sector.

Anonymised and Bytek partner to securely activate first-party data, enabling advertisers to reach predictive audiences while ensuring strict privacy compliance.

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as ‘quick-money’ offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

Research reveals many small businesses in Australia, the UK and US are cautious about AI, despite growing confidence and benefits like time savings.

Sage launches AI Trust Label in US and UK, boosting SMB confidence by clarifying AI use and data ethics within Sage Intacct software.

Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.

Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

Granicus deploys AI-powered digital front doors, transforming citizen engagement by streamlining government access for 5,000 agencies globally amid rising demand.

Australian firm Akaysha Energy uses Gurobi’s optimisation tech to boost forecasting and management of battery energy storage across global markets.

DroneShield secures AUD $7.6m in US government contracts, boosting orders and expanding production to meet rising demand for counter-drone technology.

Milestone Systems launches generative AI plug-in for XProtect, enhancing video analytics with real-time incident reporting and event validation.

Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.

Freshworks boosts AI revenue with a 15% rise in quarterly revenue and launches Freshservice for Business Teams, expanding beyond IT departments.

AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.