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SlateWorks wins ABBYY hackathon with mortgage AI tool
Manufacturing

SlateWorks wins ABBYY hackathon with mortgage AI tool

Mortgage lenders could soon automate file checks more quickly as SlateWorks' award-winning AI targets compliance-heavy reviews still done manually.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Florida SpaceTech firms join Seraphim investment push
Agricultural Technology

Florida SpaceTech firms join Seraphim investment push

Five early-stage SpaceTech firms in Florida will get mentoring and investor access as a UK-backed scheme seeks to speed fundraising.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Temenos wins US regional bank for cloud core upgrade
Software-as-a-Service

Temenos wins US regional bank for cloud core upgrade

The deal gives the lender a cloud-based core banking platform on Microsoft Azure, aimed at easing operations and supporting growth.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Workday appoints John Lombard as Asia Pacific president
Software-as-a-Service

Workday appoints John Lombard as Asia Pacific president

Asia-Pacific customers may see sharper sales focus as Workday steps up regional growth efforts under a new president with deep local experience.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
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 • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Equinix & Cisco expand secure AI factory in Singapore
Private Cloud

Equinix & Cisco expand secure AI factory in Singapore

Singapore businesses can now deploy secure AI systems in private data centres, easing sovereignty concerns as demand rises across regulated sectors.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Wipro launches Applied AI centre for Claude models
Airlines

Wipro launches Applied AI centre for Claude models

The move aims to help Wipro turn AI pilots into client workflows, as it trains 10,000 staff to deploy Claude across industries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
IREN signs deal for 800MW South Australia data centre
Data centers

IREN signs deal for 800MW South Australia data centre

The Bundey campus could create hundreds of jobs while helping South Australia court investment in AI infrastructure as demand accelerates across Asia-Pacific.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026

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Canada launches drone innovation hub in Mirabel, Que
Robotics

Canada launches drone innovation hub in Mirabel, Que

The CAD $29.6 million project aims to speed drones and autonomous systems into military use while strengthening Quebec's aerospace base.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
BCIT launches digital twin hub for critical infrastructure
Smart Cities

BCIT launches digital twin hub for critical infrastructure

Industry can now test grid, EV charging and cybersecurity systems in a virtual setting before risking outages on live networks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
AVK opens Haydock plant for AI data centre systems
Data centers

AVK opens Haydock plant for AI data centre systems

The £3 million site will create skilled jobs in Haydock as demand rises for the infrastructure powering data centres and AI systems.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Mastercard unveils Singapore payments innovation circuit
Biometrics

Mastercard unveils Singapore payments innovation circuit

Financial institutions across Asia Pacific are being shown how AI agents, digital identity and tokenisation could reshape secure payments in coming years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Department of Social Protection boosts AI services
Data Protection

Department of Social Protection boosts AI services

Millions who rely on pensions and income supports could see faster service as the department expands AI and automation across core systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Taiawa Tech Hub adds $14.4 million to Wellington GDP
Fintech

Taiawa Tech Hub adds $14.4 million to Wellington GDP

The hub's second year delivered a 21% rise in output, with independent analysis showing it supported 148 jobs across Wellington.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Uzbekistan launches Silk Road finance forum in Tashkent
Digital Transformation

Uzbekistan launches Silk Road finance forum in Tashkent

The three-day event is meant to draw investors and regulators as Uzbekistan seeks USD $1 billion in foreign fintech investment by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
UK innovation firms eye growth at home despite delays
Space

UK innovation firms eye growth at home despite delays

Delayed procurement is making revenue visibility harder for UK innovation firms, even as 56 per cent plan their next growth phase at home.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Hong Kong launch Build East for agentic AI startups
Artificial Intelligence

Hong Kong launch Build East for agentic AI startups

Selected teams could tap up to USD $10 million in support as the city pushes to become a hub for agentic AI startups.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026