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US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

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

Marketing Technologies

New MTP, KD Global pact eases EU SME expansion to US & Canada

Meet The People and KD Global USA have teamed up to simplify market entry for European SMEs into the US and Canada with a unified service platform.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025

Power / Energy

CoLab secures USD $72 million for AI tools to transform engineering

CoLab raises USD $72 million to advance AI tools that speed design reviews and capture expert knowledge, boosting collaboration in engineering teams globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Human Capital Management

Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth

Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Cartech

Willo raises GBP £3 million to combat AI-driven job fraud

Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Software-as-a-Service

AI demands could drive USD $500 billion annual data centre spend

AI demand could drive USD $500 billion in annual data centre spending by 2030, creating a USD $2 trillion cloud revenue opportunity despite funding shortfalls.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Data Analytics

Molecular You raises $5 million to expand predictive health

Molecular You has secured $5 million to expand its predictive health platform, using a single blood test that analyses over 250 biomarkers across North America.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Rising tariffs drive North American firms to boost FX hedging

Rising US tariffs have sparked a surge in FX hedging among 91% of North American firms, despite costs climbing 76%, as businesses fight currency-driven profit hits.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

UbiSim unveils AI tools to transform virtual nursing education

UbiSim launches AI-powered updates to its VR nursing education platform, enhancing personalised scenarios and expanding clinical training tools for students and educators.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Virtualisation

Citrix appoints Arrow as exclusive distributor for regions

Citrix has appointed Arrow Electronics as its exclusive mid-market distributor in North America and Europe, effective March 2025, enhancing partner flexibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Cloud Security

Device Authority enhances IoT security tools for MSSPs

Device Authority is boosting its support for Managed Service Security Providers in North America with new security tools and investments to enhance IoT management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Smart Cities

SenSen appoints Leah Quintana to lead North America growth

SenSen, the Australian AI firm focused on urban management, has appointed Leah Quintana as Head of Strategic Alliances to drive growth in North America.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Cybersecurity

Exclusive Networks names Jason Beal as President Americas

Exclusive Networks has appointed Jason Beal as President Americas, succeeding Brian Vincik, to strengthen its cybersecurity presence in North America.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Application Security

Mindgard secures $8m to expand AI security solutions and market reach

Mindgard, a UK startup focused on AI security, has raised $8 million in seed funding to boost R&D and expand into the US market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025

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North American stories

Data Analytics

Bolt Insight secures GBP £7m to build AI insights chief

Bolt Insight raises GBP £7m led by Pembroke VCT to expand globally and build an AI “assistant chief insights officer” for brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Cartech

Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Productivity

osapiens to invest EUR €35 million in UK expansion, create 150 jobs

osapiens will invest EUR €35 million to expand in the UK, creating 150 skilled jobs and supporting sustainability compliance amid new regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025