Investment stories - Page 6

Global investment in data centres hits USD $22 billion in five months, with asset-backed securitisations driving financial strategies, Linklaters reports.

Hydrogen fuel cells, seen as the future of zero-emission power, come with significant CO2 reduction potential. Kohler invests in its sustainable adoption.

HSBC and BNY Mellon join Quantexa's Lighthouse Programme to deploy Q Assist, a context-aware generative AI suite, debuting at London Tech Week to optimise financial services.

A new survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals that 92.5% of Australian executives in MSPs and MSSPs foresee significant business growth driven by AI investments in the next year.

Retailers must tread cautiously with AI technology, where data quality and ethical use are critical for truly beneficial outcomes.

The UK has secured its position as Europe's top destination for digital FDI with 255 projects in 2023, according to EY's latest survey, outpacing the continent amidst a broader decline.

A CSA survey shows that 70% of firms have dedicated SaaS security teams despite economic challenges, and 39% increased their SaaS cybersecurity budgets.

Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.

Forrester's report reveals that customer experience quality in Australia has stagnated or declined since 2020, with banks and government sectors hit hardest.

Fingermark secures multimillion-dollar investment from Ecolab, aiming to revolutionise global Quick Service Restaurants with advanced automation technology.

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.

Google.org is investing another USD $1.5 million to boost AI capabilities for humanitarian and environmental nonprofits across the Asia-Pacific.

Jio Financial Services launches the 'JioFinance' app beta, aiming to revolutionise digital banking and financial activities for Indian citizens.

SMBs in Australia and New Zealand are ramping up AI investments, with nearly half planning major boosts over five years to drive growth and innovation, a survey reveals.

McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.

A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.

Google completes USD $5 billion data centre expansion in Singapore, bolstering the city's position as a regional tech hub and supporting AI-driven economic growth.

Australian CEOs support Ed Husic’s tax cut proposal for AI and automation, eyeing reduced costs and shifts to local manufacturing as crucial benefits.

Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.

Tanium appoints Workday CIO Rani Johnson and TPG's Tim Millikin to its board, aiming to leverage their expertise for accelerated growth and strategic innovation.