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Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference
Semiconductors

Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference

The new inference cloud is aimed at cutting latency and costs for enterprise AI, with a Los Angeles site live and Together.ai first to use it.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform
Data Protection

Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform

Users concerned about mental health data will get an encrypted, on-device alternative as the new service avoids storing reflections on Aurora Journal's servers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue
Customer Experience

Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue

Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group
Artificial Intelligence

Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group

Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Semarchy integrates MDM with Snowflake for seamless data
Mobile Device Management

Semarchy integrates MDM with Snowflake for seamless data

Semarchy has unveiled a new integration with Snowflake, providing seamless access to its Master Data Management Platform within the Snowflake ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Keap to honour small businesses with Ultimate Automator Award
Sales

Keap to honour small businesses with Ultimate Automator Award

Keap has launched the Ultimate Automator Award to honour small businesses for their innovative use of automation, with prizes including a Jeep or USD $20K.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
STACK Infrastructure gets USD $3 billion boost for green projects
Clean technologies

STACK Infrastructure gets USD $3 billion boost for green projects

STACK Infrastructure has raised an additional USD $3 billion in green financing to advance sustainable development projects in the U.S., supporting eco-friendly expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools
Artificial Intelligence

Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools

Canva has acquired Leonardo.AI, a cutting-edge AI content platform, to boost its design tools, enhancing capabilities for over 190 million users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes
Marketing Technologies

Blackpearl launches AI tool to navigate Chrome cookie changes

Blackpearl Group has launched Pearl Diver, an AI tool designed to help businesses adapt to the impending cookie-less environment in Chrome.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth
Chief Financial Officer

Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth

Blackpearl Group's ARR surged by 177% to NZD $7.4 million in FY24, largely due to the success of its AI-driven platform, Pearl Diver, which contributed NZD $4.9 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs
Gaming

Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs

Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020

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VIOOH adds Orange Barrel Media & IKE screens to platform
Smart Cities

VIOOH adds Orange Barrel Media & IKE screens to platform

Advertisers gain access to 2,281 US digital out-of-home screens as VIOOH expands its programmatic reach across 27 cities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Hologram selfies with film stars debut in 15 US city cinemas
Software Development

Hologram selfies with film stars debut in 15 US city cinemas

Proto Hologram has launched interactive hologram selfies with film stars in cinemas across 15 major US cities, coinciding with the new film's UK debut.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
DE-CIX launches Google Gold peering at all major US exchanges
Hyperscale

DE-CIX launches Google Gold peering at all major US exchanges

DE-CIX has launched its Google Gold Verified Peering Provider service across major US Internet Exchanges, enhancing reliable access to Google services for ISPs and businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Green Globes launches campus-wide data centre sustainability standard
DataCentre infrastructure

Green Globes launches campus-wide data centre sustainability standard

The Green Building Initiative has launched the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification to promote sustainability across data centre campuses with multiple buildings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Edged completes Mesa data centre framework for AI use
Hyperscale

Edged completes Mesa data centre framework for AI use

Edged has completed the structural framework for its new data centre in Mesa, Arizona, set to enhance AI efficiency with a 36 MW capacity by late 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 12th Apr 2025