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Echelon secures grid link for EUR €3.5 billion data centre
Power / Energy

Echelon secures grid link for EUR €3.5 billion data centre

Echelon Data Centres has secured a grid connection for its DUB20 campus in County Wicklow, paving the way for a EUR €3.5 billion investment and 1,300 jobs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
BAM Mutual launches in Australia to insure key infrastructure bonds
Power / Energy

BAM Mutual launches in Australia to insure key infrastructure bonds

BAM Mutual debuts bond insurance in Australia, targeting energy transition and social infrastructure, aiming to expedite and economise key projects in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Intel & AWS expand partnership with USD $7.8 billion investment
Unified Communications

Intel & AWS expand partnership with USD $7.8 billion investment

Intel and AWS boost partnership with multi-year, multi-billion-dollar investment in custom AI chips, aiming to enhance U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn
Partner Programmes

Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn

Commercial revenue from quantum technology is set to soar from USD $2.7 billion in 2024 to USD $9.4 billion by 2030, a new study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Oracle unveils new cloud services to boost customer success
Hybrid Cloud

Oracle unveils new cloud services to boost customer success

Oracle has unveiled Oracle Cloud Success Protection and Assurance Services, enhancing cloud investments with proactive support, guided learning, and 24/7 technical assistance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
SAP Concur highlights complexities in return on investment in AI
Artificial Intelligence

SAP Concur highlights complexities in return on investment in AI

Businesses must navigate complexities to unlock the ROI in AI and automation, focusing on data management, security, and strategic implementation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds
DevOps

AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds

A survey by OutSystems and KPMG reveals that AI adoption has cut development time by up to 50% for 75% of software executives, reshaping their roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech
Digital Transformation

Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech

Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
QuantumLight, Revolut CEO release guide for startup founders
Investment

QuantumLight, Revolut CEO release guide for startup founders

QuantumLight, led by Revolut's CEO Nik Storonsky, releases a playbook for tech startup founders on building high-performance teams, based on Revolut's success.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies
Artificial Intelligence

UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies

UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost
EduTech

Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost

New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Australian CEOs prioritise AI investment despite uncertainties
Supply Chain

Australian CEOs prioritise AI investment despite uncertainties

Australian and global CEOs prioritise Generative AI investments despite economic concerns, with most expecting returns in three to five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Former Culture Amp executive Rod Hamilton joins Rampersand
Investment

Former Culture Amp executive Rod Hamilton joins Rampersand

Rod Hamilton, ex-Culture Amp co-founder, joins Rampersand as Venture Partner, bringing product expertise to the venture capital firm's portfolio of startups.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
Ransomware

How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market

Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.

By Innes Muir • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
GPTStrategic, BidWrite partner to launch bidwritegpt
AI Agents

GPTStrategic, BidWrite partner to launch bidwritegpt

GPTStrategic and BidWrite have launched bidwritegpt, an AI-driven platform poised to revolutionise tender writing, promising increased efficiency and productivity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity
EduTech

UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity

Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Storage

HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios

HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024