Globalisation stories
Retailers may get more personalised search tools after Constructor was ranked first in three Gartner use cases, ahead of Google and others.
Platforms handling cross-border collections can now reconcile payments in 24 currencies, as Mangopay widens Virtual Accounts support from seven.
The merged staffing group is tightening regional control as clients demand more blended workforce solutions and AI reshapes service delivery.
The deal gives Saicon more specialist talent as enterprises race to link AI projects with cloud, data and physical operations.
The ranking bolsters Netcore Unbxd as retailers seek search tools that can lift conversion across multiple sites, languages and channels.
Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.
The expansion strengthens CBNG's software development capacity as demand grows for faster fixed wireless broadband updates and wider network coverage.
Higher energy costs are squeezing household budgets, but digital commerce and brisk business investment are helping keep growth steady at 2.4% in 2026.
Europe is set to become a key innovation hub as Xiaomi commits EUR €7.4 billion to AI research and development over 2026 to 2028.
The new venture will give multinational customers a single network partner across 180 countries, while BT and Verizon wait for regulatory approval.
The appointment strengthens Avalara's push in Australia and New Zealand, where it is targeting more customers in retail, logistics and exports.
The new feature lets m10 users send money to more than 140 countries and territories, broadening Bir's reach beyond domestic payments.
The milestone highlights rising demand for devices that turn workplace conversations into usable records as AI firms push beyond chatbots.
The global hiring platform is tightening its leadership as it targets faster growth in a crowded cross-border employment market.
Skills shortages are delaying IoT roll-outs as firms expand abroad, with 60 per cent of decision-makers citing expertise gaps.
A new survey shows Singapore businesses are more prepared than peers to absorb supply shocks, with 23% able to run for up to six months.
The service targets international meetings by translating speech, captions and chat in real time across 33 languages with 97% accuracy.
The deal broadens Wise's customer reach beyond payments, tying its cross-border banking tools to advice for millions of people moving abroad.
UK merchants will soon be able to sell via AI chatbots as Stripe broadens cross-border payments, pricing and fraud tools for overseas trade.
Foreign takeovers of British retail and logistics businesses surged in 2025, with deal values in the sector rising 363% to GBP £17.7 billion.
