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Sber launches GigaChat 3.5 Ultra as open source AI
Digital Transformation

Sber launches GigaChat 3.5 Ultra as open source AI

Developers can now access a smaller Russian-made model aimed at coding and long-document analysis, as Sber opens GigaChat 3.5 Ultra free.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Compumedics posts record FY26 revenue as director quits
Software-as-a-Service

Compumedics posts record FY26 revenue as director quits

A delayed US product launch and helium supply snags trimmed sales, even as the medical tech group still delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD $60.3 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Ecolab completes USD $4.75 billion CoolIT takeover
Data centers

Ecolab completes USD $4.75 billion CoolIT takeover

The purchase bolsters Ecolab's push into AI data centres as demand for liquid cooling surges, with CoolIT sales more than doubling this year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Ramco names Sandesh Bilagi as chief executive officer
Digital Transformation

Ramco names Sandesh Bilagi as chief executive officer

Six straight quarters of operational profit have paved the way for Sandesh Bilagi to steer global expansion and an AI-focused overhaul at Ramco Systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Keepit ups credit line to USD $90 million for AI push
Software-as-a-Service

Keepit ups credit line to USD $90 million for AI push

The refinancing gives the Copenhagen-based software group room to expand enterprise sales and fund AI services built on backup data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Microsoft names Logicalis a Frontier Partner for AI
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft names Logicalis a Frontier Partner for AI

The recognition could help Logicalis win more cloud and AI deals as Microsoft deepens co-sell ties with trusted partners.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
SAP appoints Verena Siow as Asia Pacific President
Software-as-a-Service

SAP appoints Verena Siow as Asia Pacific President

Asia Pacific customers will get a new regional lead as SAP doubles down on AI-linked growth across one of its biggest markets.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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AI firms take record 44% of UK small business funding
Artificial Intelligence

AI firms take record 44% of UK small business funding

Smaller UK firms faced tighter funding in 2025 as AI deals drew 44% of equity investment, the British Business Bank said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australia launches gender equity benchmark for tech
Higher education

Australia launches gender equity benchmark for tech

Retention, pay transparency and flexible roles are now the key tests as employers try to keep women in technical jobs and close a widening gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Amazon says USD $27 billion Florida spend creates jobs
Manufacturing

Amazon says USD $27 billion Florida spend creates jobs

Jobs and local suppliers in Florida have benefited from Amazon's USD $27 billion spending spree since 2010, the company says.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Amazon boosts Ohio with USD $23 billion investment
Data centers

Amazon boosts Ohio with USD $23 billion investment

The spending now supports more than 41,000 jobs in Ohio, while Amazon's local sellers and suppliers add further economic lift across the state.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Amazon says Louisiana investment tops USD $35 billion
Data centers

Amazon says Louisiana investment tops USD $35 billion

Louisiana's economy has gained more than USD $33 billion in GDP from the company's spending and pay since 2010, Amazon said.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
AI grabs 44% of UK smaller-business equity funding
Artificial Intelligence

AI grabs 44% of UK smaller-business equity funding

Smaller UK businesses saw funding weaken as AI deals soaked up a record share of equity investment, despite overall market value slipping 4%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses
Digital Transformation

Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses

AI specialists are still a minority, but their rapid sales growth signals Britain's scale-up market is broadening beyond traditional sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Affinity MSP tops Australia in global MSP 501 ranking
Software-as-a-Service

Affinity MSP tops Australia in global MSP 501 ranking

The Melbourne-based provider's top-70 finish signals Australian MSPs can compete on recurring revenue, growth and business health globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Zoho doubles Adelaide headcount as growth shifts regional
Software-as-a-Service

Zoho doubles Adelaide headcount as growth shifts regional

Adelaide is now the centre of Zoho's Australian operations, after the software group doubled local staff as revenue and customers climbed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Affinity MSP tops Australian MSPs in global 2026 ranking
Network Infrastructure

Affinity MSP tops Australian MSPs in global 2026 ranking

The result underscores the rising importance of dependable connectivity as businesses increasingly outsource support, security and network operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week