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CBNG opens Bangalore engineering hub for VectaStar NR
Network Infrastructure

CBNG opens Bangalore engineering hub for VectaStar NR

The expansion strengthens CBNG's software development capacity as demand grows for faster fixed wireless broadband updates and wider network coverage.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises
Data Analytics

Visa predicts 2.4% global growth as online shopping rises

Higher energy costs are squeezing household budgets, but digital commerce and brisk business investment are helping keep growth steady at 2.4% in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut
Robotics

Xiaomi plans EUR €7.4bn AI push ahead of IFA debut

Europe is set to become a key innovation hub as Xiaomi commits EUR €7.4 billion to AI research and development over 2026 to 2028.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
BT & Verizon form 50:50 venture for international ops
Data Protection

BT & Verizon form 50:50 venture for international ops

The new venture will give multinational customers a single network partner across 180 countries, while BT and Verizon wait for regulatory approval.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Avalara appoints Nikita Khatri to lead ANZ marketing
Software-as-a-Service

Avalara appoints Nikita Khatri to lead ANZ marketing

The appointment strengthens Avalara's push in Australia and New Zealand, where it is targeting more customers in retail, logistics and exports.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026
Bir & Paysend launch international transfers in Azerbaijan
Digital Transformation

Bir & Paysend launch international transfers in Azerbaijan

The new feature lets m10 users send money to more than 140 countries and territories, broadening Bir's reach beyond domestic payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Plaud hits USD $100 million ARR with hardware-led AI
Software-as-a-Service

Plaud hits USD $100 million ARR with hardware-led AI

The milestone highlights rising demand for devices that turn workplace conversations into usable records as AI firms push beyond chatbots.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Pebl hires ex-Remote executive as Chief Revenue Officer
Risk & Compliance

Pebl hires ex-Remote executive as Chief Revenue Officer

The global hiring platform is tightening its leadership as it targets faster growth in a crowded cross-border employment market.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
G-P launches AI platform for global hiring workflows
Digital Transformation

G-P launches AI platform for global hiring workflows

The platform is aimed at HR teams seeking faster cross-border hiring and lower compliance risk across more than 180 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
IQ-EQ appoints Wyn James to lead APAC asset owners
Human Capital Management

IQ-EQ appoints Wyn James to lead APAC asset owners

Rising demand from sovereign wealth and pension funds is prompting a more targeted regional push across Asia-Pacific, where operational complexity is growing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Computex spotlights AI robots as startup turnout grows
Robotics

Computex spotlights AI robots as startup turnout grows

A new robotics zone and a 11% rise in startups showed AI hardware and commercial deployment are now driving the Taipei trade fair.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Meta launches Creator Assistant for Facebook creators
Data Analytics

Meta launches Creator Assistant for Facebook creators

Creators in three countries will get AI help spotting why Facebook posts work and how to improve future engagement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026
New Zealand 'ingenuity' driving Lightspeed's global success
Digital Transformation

New Zealand 'ingenuity' driving Lightspeed's global success

Auckland's engineers are shaping Lightspeed's products worldwide, as the company expands AI tools and keeps key leadership in New Zealand.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Ireland's finance & funds boom powers new fintech era
Fintech

Ireland's finance & funds boom powers new fintech era

Ireland's funds boom now underpins more than 60,000 jobs, while its fintech tools are helping Australian super funds meet tougher rules.

By Tiarnan McCaughan • 6 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Globalisation stories

Qorden launches multilingual video call translation platform
Unified Communications

Qorden launches multilingual video call translation platform

The service targets international meetings by translating speech, captions and chat in real time across 33 languages with 97% accuracy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Wise buys Expatica to widen global relocation reach
Fintech

Wise buys Expatica to widen global relocation reach

The deal broadens Wise's customer reach beyond payments, tying its cross-border banking tools to advice for millions of people moving abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Stripe adds AI commerce tools for UK businesses abroad
Fintech

Stripe adds AI commerce tools for UK businesses abroad

UK merchants will soon be able to sell via AI chatbots as Stripe broadens cross-border payments, pricing and fraud tools for overseas trade.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Foreign buyers snap up more UK retail & logistics firms
Mergers and Acquisitions

Foreign buyers snap up more UK retail & logistics firms

Foreign takeovers of British retail and logistics businesses surged in 2025, with deal values in the sector rising 363% to GBP £17.7 billion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026