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Lyten's USD $5bn deal to build Swedish battery hub

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Lyten buys Northvolt's Swedish battery assets in a USD $5bn deal, planning a Skellefteå hub fusing cell plants with vast AI data centres.
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Big firms slowly unwind VMware reliance after Broadcom deal

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Big firms edge away from VMware after Broadcom deal, shifting select workloads to cloud while keeping core systems in place for now.
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Twilio, AEG sign fan engagement & data partnership

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Twilio signs multi-year deal with AEG to power data-led fan engagement across AXS, Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings from 2025-26.
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Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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Hamilton-born Capture The Bug taps top US tech leaders to drive North American growth as demand rises for continuous security testing.
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT buys DHL Ohio hub for SGD $94.5m

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to buy DHL's Canal Winchester Ohio logistics hub for SGD $94.5m in a sale and leaseback to deepen Midwest reach.
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US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
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AI demands could drive USD $500 billion annual data centre spend

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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AI demand could drive USD $500 billion in annual data centre spending by 2030, creating a USD $2 trillion cloud revenue opportunity despite funding shortfalls.
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Device Authority enhances IoT security tools for MSSPs

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Device Authority is boosting its support for Managed Service Security Providers in North America with new security tools and investments to enhance IoT management.
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SenSen appoints Leah Quintana to lead North America growth

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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SenSen, the Australian AI firm focused on urban management, has appointed Leah Quintana as Head of Strategic Alliances to drive growth in North America.
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Exclusive Networks names Jason Beal as President Americas

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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Exclusive Networks has appointed Jason Beal as President Americas, succeeding Brian Vincik, to strengthen its cybersecurity presence in North America.
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impact.com reports record growth & USD $200m revenue in 2024

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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impact.com has reported strong growth for 2024, adding over 1,000 clients and surpassing USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue amid global challenges.
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TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.
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TeamViewer acquires 1E for USD $720M enhancing DEX tools

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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TeamViewer has announced its largest acquisition to date, acquiring 1E for USD $720 million to enhance its digital employee experience solutions.
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Auror raises AUD $72.6m to tackle retail crime globally

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Auror has raised AUD $72.6 million in Series C funding to enhance its retail crime-fighting technology and expand into North America and the UK.
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New study calls for a human-first approach in AI workplaces

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A new study by Unit4 advocates a human-first strategy for creating AI-driven workplaces, highlighting the need for cultural shifts and expert roles.
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EasyDMARC appoints Allan Richards to boost global MSP growth

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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EasyDMARC has appointed Allan Richards as its new Global MSP Growth Lead to strengthen its partner relationships and boost email security solutions.
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NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.
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Software defined data centre market to hit USD $1.49tn

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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The global software defined data centre market is set to reach USD $1.49 trillion by 2036, driven by advancements and rising data centre demands.
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IriusRisk partners with Shostack for threat modelling coaching

Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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IriusRisk teams up with Shostack + Associates to enhance threat modelling knowledge through tailored coaching sessions for security and development teams.
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Nokia & NTT DATA expand global partnership for Private 5G

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Nokia and NTT DATA have enhanced their global partnership to drive Private 5G deployment, transforming cities like Brownsville into connected tech hubs.