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DigitalBridge and La Caisse have acquired Yondr, a global hyperscale data centre operator, to expand AI and cloud computing infrastructure worldwide.

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.

Apptio unveils AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to boost transparency and control over AI and hybrid IT investment costs.

Glance has launched a USD $200 million AI shopping hub on Samsung phones, letting 50 million US users visualise and buy outfits from their lock screen.

CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.

LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.

PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.

Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.

AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.

NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.

New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.

CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.

Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.

Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.

The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.

Money20/20 has launched The Money Awards, a global initiative to honour exceptional leaders and innovators in the fintech sector, recognising five key categories.

SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.

Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.

Lumai has secured over $10 million in investment to boost its AI processing capabilities and data centre sustainability through innovative optical computing technology.