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Vertiv expands Padua campus to boost chiller output
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv expands Padua campus to boost chiller output

Demand from AI data centres is prompting Vertiv to add capacity in Italy, with chiller output set to double by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools
Software-as-a-Service

Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools

Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands
Software-as-a-Service

Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands

AI-led work lifted Kellton Tech's first-quarter revenue, though profit stayed well below turnover as it expanded across energy and finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic
Gaming

Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic

Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Augustus raises USD $180 million in Tiger-led round
Fintech

Augustus raises USD $180 million in Tiger-led round

The financing values the New York fintech at USD $1 billion as it seeks to give overseas banks direct access to dollar accounts and payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Recurly partners Juspay to boost subscription payments
Software-as-a-Service

Recurly partners Juspay to boost subscription payments

Merchants on Recurly will gain access to more than 300 payment providers through one integration, helping curb failed recurring charges.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Whale lands USD $40 million to drive global AI expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Whale lands USD $40 million to drive global AI expansion

The funding will help Whale expand enterprise AI deployments across North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Dropbox appoints Jim Rudall as the Head of EMEA role
Software-as-a-Service

Dropbox appoints Jim Rudall as the Head of EMEA role

The move signals a push to win more enterprise spend across the region as businesses reassess software, workflows and AI use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
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 • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Iran uses AI to speed cyber & influence operations
Malware

Iran uses AI to speed cyber & influence operations

Generative AI is helping Tehran speed up phishing, malware and influence campaigns, while making attacks harder to attribute.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Bitcoin steady as Iran tensions rattle oil markets
Crypto

Bitcoin steady as Iran tensions rattle oil markets

A jump in oil and a sell-off in US tech stocks left Bitcoin near USD $64,000, as on-chain data pointed to tight supply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Standard Chartered taps Broadcom for private cloud overhaul
Private Cloud

Standard Chartered taps Broadcom for private cloud overhaul

The shift has already cut deployment times to a day as the bank rebuilds critical systems for 54 markets on a private cloud platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Submer taps Netceed to expand AI infrastructure in EMEA
DataCentre infrastructure

Submer taps Netceed to expand AI infrastructure in EMEA

Telecoms operators in EMEA gain a new route to sovereign AI systems as Netceed widens Submer's reach across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026

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Middle East stories

Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads
Risk & Compliance

Channel Factory launches AI slop detection for ads

Advertisers can now screen out low-value synthetic media before bidding, as Channel Factory says 21% of social feeds is AI slop.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Marshmallow Laser Feast exhibition makes Doha debut
Steam

Marshmallow Laser Feast exhibition makes Doha debut

Visitors in Doha will see immersive works on hidden natural and cosmic systems, in the region's first major show by Marshmallow Laser Feast.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Liquidnitro names ex-EA CTO after USD $19.1m raise
Gaming

Liquidnitro names ex-EA CTO after USD $19.1m raise

The game developer is using fresh capital to scale AI-driven production and live services as it faces rising costs and tougher launch economics.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Rezolve Ai partners Zilch on retail offers platform
Fintech

Rezolve Ai partners Zilch on retail offers platform

Nearly 6 million Zilch users will see retail offers and rewards embedded in their payments journey as Rezolve Ai widens Reward's reach.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026