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Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C
Drones

Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C

The funding lifts the Spanish AI firm to a USD $1.7 billion valuation as demand grows for cheaper, lower-energy model deployment.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Amazon Leo files for 5,105-satellite mobile network
Internet of Things

Amazon Leo files for 5,105-satellite mobile network

Amazon Leo has filed plans to deploy 5,105 satellites that would provide voice, messaging, data and emergency services directly to mobile devices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink
Software-defined Networking

Contrivian completes Big Network merger for Starlink

Enterprise and government users could gain a single managed network as the deal lets Contrivian blend Starlink, fibre and 5G across one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Getac says ground control stations must evolve for ISR
Drones

Getac says ground control stations must evolve for ISR

Growing drone fleets are pushing defence teams to treat ground stations as command hubs that speed ISR decisions across multiple domains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Custom Travel Solutions wins Silver for AI customer support
Digital Transformation

Custom Travel Solutions wins Silver for AI customer support

Its AI overhaul has cut quality review time by 80% and lifted customer sentiment 11% since 2023, as travel support volumes rose.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
VisitScotland turns Boston into tartan tourism showcase
Facebook

VisitScotland turns Boston into tartan tourism showcase

Boston commuters saw tartan taxis and bus ads as VisitScotland sought to turn Scotland's football spotlight into bookings from US travellers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Amperity's CMO reveals how continuous decisioning fuels loyalty innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Amperity's CMO reveals how continuous decisioning fuels loyalty innovation

Retailers risk losing loyalty when AI acts on fragmented data, as shoppers now expect instant, relevant responses to every signal.

By Bridget Perry • 4 min read • Last month
Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound
Robotics

Global IPO proceeds triple as AI deals drive rebound

Investor demand for AI-linked listings helped lift global IPO proceeds to USD $186.8 billion in the first half of 2026, EY said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance
Data Protection

Eluviant launches Aurora Flow AI for video surveillance

The new model is aimed at helping security teams spot complex threats in live CCTV footage, even in isolated networks without internet access.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive
Data Protection

Apricorn launches 4TB hardware-encrypted USB drive

Government and defence users can now carry far more secure data offline, as Apricorn's pocket-sized drive packs 4TB and faster transfers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility
Network Infrastructure

Transatel joins 5GAA in push for connected mobility

Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Canada launches drone innovation hub in Mirabel, Que
Robotics

Canada launches drone innovation hub in Mirabel, Que

The CAD $29.6 million project aims to speed drones and autonomous systems into military use while strengthening Quebec's aerospace base.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers
Drones

Industrial 3D printer shipments rise 18% as demand recovers

Industrial 3D printer revenue jumped 32% in the first quarter as defence, drone and electronics orders offset weakness in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing
Software-as-a-Service

Emesent secures USD $17 million to expand manufacturing

The capital will help the Queensland company lift production, add jobs and push its autonomy software into more overseas markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AHOY teams with Will Be Live for North America push
Smart Cities

AHOY teams with Will Be Live for North America push

The tie-up aims to speed adoption of AHOY's physical AI tools across transport, utilities and government customers in North America.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion
DataCentre infrastructure

East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion

Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF
SpaceX

Unseenlabs launches second-gen satellites for wider RF

The French firm's new microsatellites broaden radio frequency monitoring beyond ships, giving customers wider coverage of land and space activity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Amperity named a Leader in Snowflake marketing report
Data Protection

Amperity named a Leader in Snowflake marketing report

The recognition underscores how governed customer data is becoming essential as marketers shift toward real-time decisions and AI-driven personalisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users
Drones

DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users

Operators on disconnected networks can now install upgrades via removable media, reducing reliance on remote support for counter-drone systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month