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Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Gyre Energy wins funding for larger cold chain rollout

Funding will help Gyre Energy prove its cooling software can cut costs at a 140,000 sq ft cold chain site run by a global operator.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands
Data Protection

NVIDIA backs Verkada as AI security tie-up expands

The investment could speed up AI search and incident review for schools, factories and retailers using Verkada's cloud security platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
BlueProof founders named finalists in entrepreneur awards
Fintech

BlueProof founders named finalists in entrepreneur awards

The Cambridge firm's shortlist place boosts its profile as it expands festival and public sector deployments, including work with the NHS.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut
Robotics

Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Tech Trailblazers Awards widens entries to scale-ups
Robotics

Tech Trailblazers Awards widens entries to scale-ups

Scale-ups can now compete for recognition and customer validation as the Tech Trailblazers Awards opens 2026 entries worldwide.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Huboo launches US operations with Dallas fulfilment base
Supply Chain

Huboo launches US operations with Dallas fulfilment base

The Dallas launch gives brands a US fulfilment base, helping them ship nationwide and expand into a market that drives overseas sales growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Europe space sector doubts grow over scaling challenge
Supply Chain

Europe space sector doubts grow over scaling challenge

Two-thirds of aerospace decision-makers now question whether Europe can turn space expertise into industrial output fast enough to compete globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
WWEX Group & Auctane merge to form ShipStation Global
Software-as-a-Service

WWEX Group & Auctane merge to form ShipStation Global

The enlarged group will give small businesses one platform for parcel, freight and international shipping as supply chains grow more fragmented.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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AVK opens Haydock plant for AI data centre systems
Data centers

AVK opens Haydock plant for AI data centre systems

The £3 million site will create skilled jobs in Haydock as demand rises for the infrastructure powering data centres and AI systems.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets
Data centers

Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Kubus acquires Ammcom to boost fibre cabling services
Network Infrastructure

Kubus acquires Ammcom to boost fibre cabling services

Demand for integrated IT and fibre infrastructure work is rising as Kubus adds Ammcom to widen its UK project capabilities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
FinTech North marks 10 years with Leeds conference
Fintech

FinTech North marks 10 years with Leeds conference

The North's fintech sector now employs 20,000 people directly, as FinTech North returns to Leeds to mark its 10th anniversary.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Lloyds survey: UK financial firms boost AI spending
Data Analytics

Lloyds survey: UK financial firms boost AI spending

AI and emerging tech are becoming a growth priority for UK lenders and insurers, with 91% expecting higher spending over the next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors
Crypto

IG launches crypto trading app for Australian investors

Australian investors gain a mobile crypto platform as IG bets rising demand and new rules will draw mainstream savers into digital assets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Greater Manchester AI sector valued at USD $4.7 billion
Smart Cities

Greater Manchester AI sector valued at USD $4.7 billion

The city region is drawing more investors and employers as nearly USD $1 billion has flowed into its AI firms since 2010.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Gigaton raises USD $26 million in Series A funding
Manufacturing

Gigaton raises USD $26 million in Series A funding

The London AI firm's expansion into steel and glass is backed by fresh capital as industrial customers seek lower costs and emissions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Zadara joins Open Cloud Coalition to back UK cloud reform
Hybrid Cloud

Zadara joins Open Cloud Coalition to back UK cloud reform

A push for more cloud choice in Britain has gained another backer as customers face lock-in, higher costs and data-location worries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month