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New $5 million accelerator boosts AI adoption for Canadian SMEs

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Agentiiv and partners launch CAD $5 million You.Scaled Accelerator to help Canadian SMEs and not-for-profits adopt AI with grants and training support.
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AI set to boost Australia’s economy by up to AUD $142 billion

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AI could boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion annually by 2030, driving productivity, wage growth, and small business benefits, a new report finds.
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Ripple acquires GTreasury for USD $1 billion to boost treasury services

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Ripple has acquired GTreasury for USD $1 billion, enhancing its corporate treasury services and expanding digital asset use in global payments.
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Tasmania’s tech workforce to triple as digital skills surge by 2035

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Tasmania’s tech workforce is set to nearly triple to over 32,000 by 2035, driven by a surge in digital skills and AUD $1.1 billion sector growth.
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Canada invests CAD $2.3 million in Manitoba AI innovation

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Canada commits funding to New Media Manitoba for AI integration, boosting digital innovation, job creation, and SME support in the province.
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Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub

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Cloudinary surpasses three million developer users, launching a Creators Community to boost learning and collaboration in visual digital content worldwide.
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Fibre gaps delaying UK data centre growth & AI ambitions

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Gaps in UK fibre networks delay data centre growth and threaten the nation's ambitions to lead in artificial intelligence, says Neos Networks research.
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APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025

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Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.
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TCS to create 5,000 UK jobs with new AI Zone & studio in London

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Tata Consultancy Services will create 5,000 UK jobs and open a new AI Experience Zone and Design Studio in London, boosting innovation and skills.
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PvX issues $18M in UA financing into leading Brazilian gaming platform

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PvX backs Brazil’s Rei do Pitaco with USD $18M in user acquisition financing, fuelling growth in LATAM’s booming regulated sports betting market.
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Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams

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Brisbane-based digital asset platform Swyftx has become the first cryptocurrency sponsor of New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific teams.
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Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push

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Arrcus expands operations in India, boosting AI-ready networking solutions to support the nation's growing digital and AI infrastructure demands.
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Exclusive: Carrier’s Arun Bhatia on powering Asia’s sustainable data centre growth

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Asian data centres innovate cooling, using seawater and AI-driven tech, to boost sustainability amid rising digital demand and strict regulations.
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Proximus Global launches Konera to simplify network APIs in India

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Proximus Global launches Konera, a platform unifying mobile network APIs to streamline connectivity and identity services for enterprises and developers in India.
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Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors

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Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.
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Microsoft & Checkout.com join forces to boost digital payments

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Microsoft partners with Checkout.com, adopting Azure cloud to enhance digital payments with AI, boosting speed and security for global merchants.
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UAE launches first AI Centre of Excellence to boost local talent

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The UAE has launched the Gulf’s first AI Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi to develop local talent and advance sovereign AI capabilities with Australian partners.
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IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse, boosting Dutch digital hub

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The IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse Datacenters in Naaldwijk, bolstering digital connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure across the Netherlands and Northern Europe.
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CloudMile unveils LumiTure.ai to boost secure AI & FinOps

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CloudMile has launched LumiTure.ai, a multi-cloud FinOps platform aimed at enhancing secure AI adoption and financial operations across Southeast Asia.
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AI for SMBs: Turning big tech advantages into small business strengths

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Generative AI is empowering 62% of small UK businesses to innovate and compete, unlocking growth without the major costs faced by larger firms.