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Gentrack names three executives to drive growth strategy
Enterprise Resource Planning

Gentrack names three executives to drive growth strategy

The utility software group is tightening its leadership as it pushes its g2 platform into more regulated markets and pursues acquisitions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
HSCALE doubles Milan data centre capacity to 250MW
Hyperscale

HSCALE doubles Milan data centre capacity to 250MW

The expansion secures scarce power and land in one of southern Europe's tightest cloud markets, with both sites due online in 2028.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
REPS raises USD $23.6 million to turn roads into power
Smart Cities

REPS raises USD $23.6 million to turn roads into power

A live Port of Hamburg pilot has drawn investor backing as REPS says its system can harvest energy from braking trucks and heavy traffic.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
MediElaj launches AI diagnostic kiosk pilot in Gurugram
Data Protection

MediElaj launches AI diagnostic kiosk pilot in Gurugram

The Gurugram trial is an early test of whether AI screening can ease access to routine checks in underserved communities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Black & White opens Melbourne office as APAC grows
DataCentre infrastructure

Black & White opens Melbourne office as APAC grows

Demand for data centre support is driving Black & White's first permanent Australian base as it scales across APAC.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
TNS Global backs eSIM Go expansion into the UK MVNO market
Digital Transformation

TNS Global backs eSIM Go expansion into the UK MVNO market

Expansion into UK mobile services has gained fresh backing as TNS Global funds eSIM Go's push beyond travel eSIM into MVNOs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
HCLTech signs DP World Tour digital experience deal
Data Analytics

HCLTech signs DP World Tour digital experience deal

Fans will get a revamped website and app as the tour deepens direct digital engagement and broadens commercial ties across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights
Digital Transformation

Global study finds 78% use AI for investment insights

AI use in investing is now mainstream, with 78.3% of 2,100 respondents across 19 countries saying they consult tools for insights.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach
Software-as-a-Service

Addepar opens Singapore hub to expand Asia-Pacific reach

The move will bring product and commercial teams closer to Asian clients as the wealth-tech firm targets faster growth across regional markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus
Hyperscale

Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus

Geopolitical risk is clouding Gulf AI investment, after Iran named OpenAI’s Stargate campus in Abu Dhabi as a possible target.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter
Data Protection

Secure.com guide says AI helps CISOs, but judgements matter

Security teams risk hidden breaches if they trust AI too much, Secure.com warns, urging human oversight, auditability and clear governance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments
Crypto

OpenFX raises USD $94 million to speed cross-border payments

The funding will help OpenFX expand hiring and infrastructure as it tackles slow, costly cross-border transfers for banks and fintechs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
Crypto

Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award

Rising demand for faster, cheaper international transfers has sharpened competition among payment providers serving merchants and marketplaces.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

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DE-CIX revenue rises as US exchanges gain ground
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX revenue rises as US exchanges gain ground

Its US exchanges now rank first or second in their markets, as North American capacity jumped 40% and revenue edged up 3.3%.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Innovation City launches on-chain business identities
Smart Cities

Innovation City launches on-chain business identities

Banks and regulators can now verify Ras Al Khaimah free zone companies in seconds, as paper licences are replaced on-chain.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks
Network Security

Secure.com flags 21 flaws in AI pentest on live stacks

Seven critical weaknesses were found in live production systems over a weekend, showing AI-driven pentests can now uncover basic flaws cheaply.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich
Digital Transformation

Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich

The Norwich agency will gain closer access to Shopify support and planning after becoming one of just 15 UK Platinum partners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026