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Backbase names Didier Van der Coelden CFO for AI push

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Backbase appoints Didier Van der Coelden as CFO to steer growth and AI-led banking platform expansion across its global operations.
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Q4 upgrades IR sites to boost visibility in AI search

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Q4 adds AI-focused optimisation to investor relations sites, helping listed firms surface verified disclosures in answer engines like ChatGPT.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.
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Oracle & Google Cloud launch new AI database services & regions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Oracle and Google Cloud unveil AI-powered database services and expand Oracle Database@Google Cloud to eight regions, enhancing multicloud flexibility and partner access.
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Saviynt launches global tour to spotlight AI identity security

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Saviynt launches its UNLOCK global tour across major cities to explore AI-powered identity security and governance in 2025, uniting industry leaders worldwide.
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OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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blockchain
OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.
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GPUHammer attack exposes new risks for AI and cloud computing

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Researchers reveal GPUHammer, a new hardware attack on NVIDIA GPUs, risking AI model integrity and cloud computing security by corrupting data silently.
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Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.
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Backbase names Adrian McPhee CTO to lead global AI banking push

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Backbase appoints Adrian McPhee as CTO to spearhead its AI-powered banking platform, accelerating global digital transformation in the financial sector.
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Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.
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Backbase unveils AI platform to boost bank efficiency & growth

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Backbase launches AI-powered Banking Platform to boost banks' growth, automate tasks and improve efficiency amid legacy tech challenges globally.
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TCS partners with Paris Marathon to revolutionise race tech

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Tata Consultancy Services has partnered with the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris as its Official AI & Technology Partner for the next three years.
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GoBolt partners with Google Cloud for a greener supply chain

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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GoBolt has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance its supply chain efficiency, boasting a 7,600% delivery surge since 2020 while ensuring sustainability.
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SenSen appoints Leah Quintana to lead North America growth

Tue, 14th Jan 2025
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SenSen, the Australian AI firm focused on urban management, has appointed Leah Quintana as Head of Strategic Alliances to drive growth in North America.
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Telehouse celebrates 35 years of global DC services & innovation

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Telehouse celebrates 35 years in data centre services, expanding from its 1989 New York launch to over 45 centres worldwide, including new sites in Thailand and Canada.
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STACK Infrastructure gets USD $3 billion boost for green projects

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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STACK Infrastructure has raised an additional USD $3 billion in green financing to advance sustainable development projects in the U.S., supporting eco-friendly expansion.
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STACK secures whopping $1.3bn for global expansion

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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STACK Infrastructure secures USD $1.3 billion for global data centre expansion, emphasising green construction in key regions like Melbourne and Manassas.
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Auckland ranks fourth in global remote work destinations

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Auckland, New Zealand, clinches the fourth spot globally for best remote work destinations in Remote's 2024 report, standing out for its quality of life and connectivity.
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NVIDIA's breakthroughs redefine quantum computing landscape

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Nvidia Technologies advances quantum computing with breakthroughs in science, finance, and educational realms, reshaping research strategies and propelling quantum era applications.
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NVIDIA unveils Quantum Cloud, advancing global quantum computing research

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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California tech giant NVIDIA launches NVIDIA Quantum Cloud, a pioneering cloud service aimed at expanding quantum computing research and development, launched with a keynote at GTC.