Silicon Valley stories - Page 3
CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.
Singulr AI appoints Bask Iyer to steer enterprise AI governance
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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saas
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Singulr AI hires veteran tech leader Bask Iyer as Strategic Advisor to guide CIOs on governance amid rapid enterprise adoption of agentic AI.
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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genai
Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.
Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan to lead High Tech & Platforms
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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partner programmes
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wipro
Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan as President and Global Head to steer growth in High Tech, Products, and Platforms sectors globally.
Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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martech
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ai
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adtech
US AI firm Topsort enters UK via Phuzion Media acquisition, appointing Stefano Biondi as General Manager to boost local retail media presence.
Hitachi Energy, NVIDIA unveil 800 VDC power system for AI data centres
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Hitachi Energy and NVIDIA have launched an 800 VDC power system to boost efficiency and sustainability in AI data centre operations worldwide.
Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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robots
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.
Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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data science
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aiops
Neo4j commits USD $100 million to advance agentic and generative AI, launching new products and a global startup programme to boost AI innovation.
UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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data privacy
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business continuity
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data infrastructure
A study finds 88% of UK public companies rely on US tech providers, raising concerns over national digital sovereignty and economic risks.
Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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physical security
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erp
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ai
Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.
Alex van Someren joins Paladin to boost cybersecurity advisory
Sat, 14th Jun 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity expert Alex van Someren has joined Paladin Capital Group as Strategic Advisor to enhance guidance on global cyber and AI threats.
NTT DATA named advisory partner for Plug & Play AI hubs
Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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NTT DATA is the exclusive advisory partner for Plug and Play's AI Centres of Excellence across North America, supporting startups and corporates with AI innovation.
Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth
Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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fintech
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martech
Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
Matillion appoints ex-Google leader to boost AI data platform
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data analytics
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lcnc
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Matillion appoints ex-Google and Microsoft leader Frank Weigel as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-focused Data Productivity Cloud platform.
Kumail Nanjiani to headline Datadog DASH conference in New York
Thu, 15th May 2025
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uc
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siem
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digital transformation
Kumail Nanjiani will headline Datadog's DASH conference in New York, speaking on creativity under pressure on 10-11 June 2025.
Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy
Tue, 13th May 2025
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crypto
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cisco
Kevin Weil, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, joins Cisco's board from May 12, 2025, to boost AI and growth strategies at the tech giant.
Agoda marks 20 years with global sales & up to 70% off deals
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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ai
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nfp
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csr
Agoda celebrates 20 years with a global sale offering up to 70% off bookings from 7 to 21 May on hotels, flights and activities worldwide.
Kiteworks & Wasabi partner to lower cloud storage costs
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
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digital transformation
Kiteworks and Wasabi Technologies partner to deliver secure, cost-effective cloud storage and file transfer targeting regulated industries including healthcare and finance.
RISA Labs raises USD $3.5m to automate cancer workflows
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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rpa
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digital twins
RISA Labs has raised USD $3.5 million to advance its AI-driven platform, aiming to cut delays in cancer care by automating prior authorisations across 100 centres.