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Harshu Deshpande joins Publicis Sapient to drive AI in Australia
Digital Transformation

Harshu Deshpande joins Publicis Sapient to drive AI in Australia

Harshu Deshpande joins Publicis Sapient as VP in Australia to lead AI-driven engineering and digital transformation initiatives from Melbourne.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
Synology spotlights data sovereignty & AI at Solution Day 2025
Storage

Synology spotlights data sovereignty & AI at Solution Day 2025

Synology's Solution Day 2025 in Melbourne highlighted data sovereignty and AI, unveiling new enterprise storage and productivity solutions for Australian businesses.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Andromeda raises AUD $23m to launch robots for aged care
Robotics

Andromeda raises AUD $23m to launch robots for aged care

Andromeda secures AUD $23m in Series A funding to expand its compassionate companion robots for aged care, valuing the company at AUD $100m.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns with focus on Kubernetes & AI
Virtualisation

CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns with focus on Kubernetes & AI

CloudCon Sydney 2025 returns in September to unite experts on Kubernetes and AI, offering workshops and insights at the International Convention Centre.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Startups stories

Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups
Robotics

Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups

Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000
Crypto

OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000

OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Corintis raises USD $24M for AI chip cooling with Microsoft
Hyperscale

Corintis raises USD $24M for AI chip cooling with Microsoft

Corintis has raised USD $24 million in Series A funding after a breakthrough in AI chip cooling achieved in partnership with Microsoft to boost data centre efficiency.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Sat, 27th Sep 2025
AWS selects record 67 Asia Pacific startups for space cohort
Hyperscale

AWS selects record 67 Asia Pacific startups for space cohort

AWS has chosen a record 67 startups from Australia, India, and Japan for its 2025 Asia Pacific space accelerator, aiming to boost innovation with up to USD $100,000 credits each.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups
Fintech

Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale AI chip tech
Hyperscale

Scintil Photonics raises $58 million to scale AI chip tech

Scintil Photonics has raised $58 million to scale its AI chip tech, expanding production and workforce in France and the US for next-gen data centres.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years
Digital Transformation

Irish fintech attracts nearly EUR €1bn over five years

Irish fintech has secured nearly EUR €1bn in five years, as new data show strong 2023 deal activity despite weaker European VC flows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Bench IQ secures USD $5.3M to expand legal AI platform
Artificial Intelligence

Bench IQ secures USD $5.3M to expand legal AI platform

Bench IQ raises millions in seed funding to expand its AI-driven judicial intelligence platform for law firms across Canada and the US.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Startups stories

Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds
Generative AI

Singaporeans embrace AI but trust remains low, report finds

Nearly half of Singaporean online adults use generative AI, but a Forrester report finds consumer trust remains low amid concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Hyderabad hosts IMECE India 2025 to drive innovation & growth
Semiconductors

Hyderabad hosts IMECE India 2025 to drive innovation & growth

IMECE India 2025 in Hyderabad united engineers, policymakers, and academics to boost innovation, sustainability, and growth in India's manufacturing and technology sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
London, ON rises to fourth in North American tech talent
ICT sector

London, ON rises to fourth in North American tech talent

London, Ontario ranks fourth in North America's tech talent markets, boasting 54.5% sector growth and average wages rising to USD $77,347 in 2024.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Nebius signs multi-year AI cloud deal with Microsoft worth billions
Hyperscale

Nebius signs multi-year AI cloud deal with Microsoft worth billions

Nebius has struck a multi-billion USD $ deal with Microsoft to supply AI cloud infrastructure from its new Vineland data centre, boosting growth from 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs
Wellington City Council

Wellington tech hub adds NZD $11.9 million GDP & 127 jobs

Wellington's Taiawa Tech Hub has boosted the economy by NZD $11.9 million GDP and created 127 jobs in its first year, supporting 20 startups and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025