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Ransomware attacks surge in October with US and Europe the big drivers
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in October with US and Europe the big drivers

Ransomware attacks surged 41% in October to 594 incidents, heavily targeting industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, mainly in North America and Europe.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
GapMaps launches LAM service to boost local business marketing
Marketing Technologies

GapMaps launches LAM service to boost local business marketing

Melbourne-based GapMaps has launched a Local Area Marketing service using real-world data to help local businesses precisely target customers and cut digital ad waste.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
AI & digital alignment drive business gains in sustainability
Digital Transformation

AI & digital alignment drive business gains in sustainability

Research finds 78% of leading firms now see IT as vital for sustainability, using AI to drive real-time environmental action and business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Encube raises USD $23 million to boost AI for hardware makers
Supply Chain

Encube raises USD $23 million to boost AI for hardware makers

Encube raises USD $23 million to expand its AI platform aiding hardware makers in cutting costs and speeding up product development across Europe and the US.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Data centres' power demand to more than double by 2030
Hyperscale

Data centres' power demand to more than double by 2030

Global electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030, driven largely by AI-optimised servers doubling their power use share.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025
Expedia

Hotel bookings shift as travellers seek value & shorter stays in 2025

In 2025, hotel bookings shift as travellers favour value and shorter stays, with OTAs like Expedia and Trip.com seeing strong growth amid rising price sensitivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

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Media-for-equity gains ground as startups face funding crunch
Marketing Technologies

Media-for-equity gains ground as startups face funding crunch

Amid a venture capital slump, Mercurius Media Capital offers US startups media-for-equity deals, trading advertising slots for equity to spur growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Deep tech & AI startups are built like labs, yet still trying to get funded like apps
Robotics

Deep tech & AI startups are built like labs, yet still trying to get funded like apps

Europe's Deep Tech startups, rooted in labs, struggle with app-style funding models; new Playbook urges patient capital aligned with scientific milestones.

By Diana Aladzhova • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%
Clean technologies

Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%

Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
From fetch to future: How AI is redefining computing and industry
Robotics

From fetch to future: How AI is redefining computing and industry

Generative AI is transforming computing and industries, urging India to boost AI research and talent to secure a leading global role.

By Ashwin D Raikar • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing
Data Protection

Australia urged to boost funding & diversity in quantum computing

Australia must boost funding and diversify research in quantum computing to harness its benefits and tackle emerging cybersecurity risks, experts warn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Cooling, Power, Scale: What it really takes to support AI in the Data Centre
Hyperscale

Cooling, Power, Scale: What it really takes to support AI in the Data Centre

Data centres face rising power and cooling demands as AI workloads push rack consumption to 300-600kW by 2030, requiring new infrastructure approaches.

By Jon Abbott • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials
DevOps

Matrak opens UK office as platform tracks AUD$15 billion materials

Australian firm Matrak opens UK office to boost its platform tracking over AUD $15 billion in construction materials across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Yaspa wins award for real-time payment & KYC innovation
Fintech

Yaspa wins award for real-time payment & KYC innovation

Yaspa won the Real-Time Payments Innovation award for its AI-powered platform that streamlines instant bank transfers and KYC verification across the UK and Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Designing infrastructure for AI that actually works
DataCentre infrastructure

Designing infrastructure for AI that actually works

AI is reshaping enterprise infrastructure, driving demand for edge computing, efficient cooling, and robust cabling to handle increased power and latency needs.

By Martin Ryder • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Eleanor Lightbody wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year award
Artificial Intelligence

Eleanor Lightbody wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year award

Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance, wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year for leading global growth and raising USD $115m in funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty
Data Protection

OVHcloud launches quantum platform to boost European sovereignty

OVHcloud launches a Quantum Platform offering EU businesses cloud access to eight quantum computers, including Pasqal's 100-qubit Orion Beta, bolstering digital sovereignty.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025