Silicon Valley stories - Page 3
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.
Australian AI startup Heatseeker wins top L'Oréal beauty tech prize
Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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commerce systems
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genai
Australian startup Heatseeker won top prize in L'Oréal's Big Bang Beauty Tech competition, advancing AI beauty tech across the South Asia Pacific region.
Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan to lead High Tech & Platforms
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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wipro
Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan as President and Global Head to steer growth in High Tech, Products, and Platforms sectors globally.
Hitachi Energy, NVIDIA unveil 800 VDC power system for AI data centres
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Hitachi Energy and NVIDIA have launched an 800 VDC power system to boost efficiency and sustainability in AI data centre operations worldwide.
Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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robots
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
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.
Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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data science
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aiops
Neo4j commits USD $100 million to advance agentic and generative AI, launching new products and a global startup programme to boost AI innovation.
Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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physical security
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erp
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Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.
Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.
NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.
Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth
Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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fintech
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Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
USD $6 million raised by Adopt AI to launch agent-driven platform
Mon, 19th May 2025
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rpa
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software development
Adopt AI has raised USD $6 million in seed funding to launch its platform, enabling apps to offer intelligent agent features through natural language interactions.
Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York
Thu, 15th May 2025
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digital transformation
Kumail Nanjiani will headline Datadog's DASH conference in New York, speaking on creativity under pressure on 10-11 June 2025.
Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy
Tue, 13th May 2025
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crypto
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cisco
Kevin Weil, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, joins Cisco's board from May 12, 2025, to boost AI and growth strategies at the tech giant.
Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth
Thu, 1st May 2025
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partner programmes
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it industry
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outsourcing
Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India's fast-growing market.
Agoda marks 20 years with global sales & up to 70% off deals
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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nfp
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csr
Agoda celebrates 20 years with a global sale offering up to 70% off bookings from 7 to 21 May on hotels, flights and activities worldwide.
Kiteworks & Wasabi partner to lower cloud storage costs
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
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digital transformation
Kiteworks and Wasabi Technologies partner to deliver secure, cost-effective cloud storage and file transfer targeting regulated industries including healthcare and finance.
RISA Labs raises USD $3.5m to automate cancer workflows
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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digital twins
RISA Labs has raised USD $3.5 million to advance its AI-driven platform, aiming to cut delays in cancer care by automating prior authorisations across 100 centres.
Black Pearl Group launches Bebop, AI sales platform
Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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marketing
Black Pearl Group has unveiled the beta launch of Bebop, an AI-driven sales intelligence platform, aimed at revolutionising SME sales strategies.
LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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supply chain
LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.