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CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions
Cybersecurity

CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions

Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London's CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Semarchy & Apgar unveil SAP Accelerators partnership
Unified Communications

Semarchy & Apgar unveil SAP Accelerators partnership

Semarchy and Apgar have launched SAP Accelerators to help businesses tackle challenges during their transition to SAP S/4HANA, enhancing data management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Northern Data selects startups for AI Accelerator programme
Generative AI

Northern Data selects startups for AI Accelerator programme

Northern Data Group has selected five startups for its first AI Accelerator, providing access to advanced GPU technology and industry mentorship.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

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Accelerator stories

NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs

NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Cloudera unveils data security & AI solutions to enhance innovation
Generative AI

Cloudera unveils data security & AI solutions to enhance innovation

Cloudera has launched new data security and AI solutions at its EVOLVE24 event in Dubai, aiming to enhance privacy for regulated sectors and accelerate AI deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Intel expands Xeon processor family for professional creators
Endpoint Protection

Intel expands Xeon processor family for professional creators

Intel launches new Xeon W-3500 and W-2500 processors, boasting up to 60 cores and 120 threads, to meet the heavy computing needs of professionals in AI and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Adrenalen Edge launches SportEdge for venue screens
Digital Signage

Adrenalen Edge launches SportEdge for venue screens

The new system aims to cut manual screen scheduling and help venues link live sport with promotions across multiple sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Sydney builder backs startups with AUD $3 million each
Risk & Compliance

Sydney builder backs startups with AUD $3 million each

Startups may get more runway in Sydney as Repeat Builders commits AUD $3 million to each venture before recruiting founders.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award
Wearables

Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award

Seven start-ups sought EUR 9.5 million at a Cork investor event as AxisBIC said demand for early-stage technology funding is rising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Indosat's SheHacks links women-led AI startups to Vietnam
Data Analytics

Indosat's SheHacks links women-led AI startups to Vietnam

Indosat's SheHacks brings Indonesian women-led AI startups to Vietnam, forging cross-border ties with investors and innovation agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales
IT Industry

Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales

Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO
Fintech

Enterprize Tasmania names Brian Collins as new CEO

Fintech investor Brian Collins has been appointed CEO of Enterprize Tasmania as it ramps up support for the state's growing startup scene.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Alibaba Cloud, IMDA launch AI accelerator for 3,000 SMEs
Digital Transformation

Alibaba Cloud, IMDA launch AI accelerator for 3,000 SMEs

Alibaba Cloud and IMDA launch a Digital Accelerator Programme to help 3,000 Singaporean SMEs adopt cloud and AI technologies, supporting digital growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
HighPoint unveils PCIe Gen5 & Gen4 NVMe switch adapters
Edge Computing

HighPoint unveils PCIe Gen5 & Gen4 NVMe switch adapters

HighPoint launches its PCIe Gen5 and second-gen Gen4 NVMe Switch AICs and adapters, enhancing PCIe expansion and M.2 acceleration for high-demand computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme
Support

Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme

Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Siemens tech selected by RIKEN for AI device research
EduTech

Siemens tech selected by RIKEN for AI device research

Siemens Digital Industries Software will aid Japan's RIKEN in advancing research on next-gen AI devices using its Veloce Strato CS and Catapult HLS platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Scalare Partners becomes first tech accelerator to list on ASX
Fintech

Scalare Partners becomes first tech accelerator to list on ASX

Scalare Partners has launched its trading on the ASX, marking it as Australia's first early-stage tech accelerator to list, raising AUD $4.3 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024