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Version 1 agrees to acquire CreateFuture in AI push
Gaming

Version 1 agrees to acquire CreateFuture in AI push

The enlarged group will target AI contracts in regulated industries, as the deal lifts annual revenue above EUR €500 million and adds 550 staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
GE Vernova lifts guidance as orders & profit surge
Hyperscale

GE Vernova lifts guidance as orders & profit surge

Stronger demand for gas turbines and grid equipment lifted first-quarter orders, revenue and profit, prompting a higher 2026 outlook.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Earth Day calls for data centre grid reset amid AI surge
Unified Communications

Earth Day calls for data centre grid reset amid AI surge

Grid operators and communities are facing mounting pressure as AI-driven data centre demand strains ageing networks and slows approvals worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres
Smart Cities

Coalition launches standards for greener AI data centres

Rising electricity and water demands from AI facilities are driving a push for common sustainability standards and green finance criteria.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Last month
Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites
Network Infrastructure

Parameter launches battery module for hazardous sites

Continuous cell-level monitoring is being extended into Zone 1 and Zone 2 battery rooms, reducing risky site entries and compliance burden.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO
Digital Transformation

Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO

The hire strengthens Cogna’s push overseas as it seeks to scale its AI platform for utilities, gas and construction customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement
Manufacturing

Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement

Customers in mining and energy will get tighter links between maintenance planning, sourcing and supply agreements after the acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA
Firewalls

Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio across EMEA

Public sector and critical infrastructure operators will gain more control over sensitive systems as Cisco broadens on-premises support across EMEA.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching
Ransomware

Emerson & OPSWAT strike global reseller deal for OT patching

Power and water operators will gain OT-specific patching tools as Emerson adds OPSWAT technology to its Ovation platform globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring
Manufacturing

Australian SMEs await Budget on investment & hiring

Many small businesses may delay investment and hiring unless the Federal Budget delivers tax relief and help with rising costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion
Digital Transformation

Cloudwerx appoints Harsh Mishra to lead SA market expansion

Cloudwerx is chasing demand from defence, energy and government clients as it opens in Adelaide and broadens its national transformation team.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services
Digital Transformation

Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services

The tie-up will help Waracle lift data and AI revenue as regulated industries spend more on cloud modernisation and specialist consulting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Traditional banks, telcos among Canada's top valued brands
Unified Communications

Traditional banks, telcos among Canada's top valued brands

Growth has spread beyond banking in Canada, with telecoms, utilities and retailers helping lift the country’s top brand values 16 per cent.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand
Smart Cities

Australia data centre forecast flags phantom demand

Forecasts may overstate Australia’s data centre build-out unless early-stage projects secure finance, approvals and power connections.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Smart Cities

Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom

Rising AI and cloud demand is straining power, water and planning systems as investors pour into Australia’s data centre sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing
Firewalls

White Rook Cyber wins CREST accreditation for testing

Procurement teams in defence and critical infrastructure may now view White Rook Cyber more favourably after its CREST testing approval.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Scotiabank launches AI home energy advice tool in Canada
Fintech

Scotiabank launches AI home energy advice tool in Canada

Homeowners can now get personalised retrofit advice and funding guidance as rising energy bills and weather risks boost demand for upgrades.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month