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DataArt joins Anthropic's Claude services partner network
Digital Transformation

DataArt joins Anthropic's Claude services partner network

Recognition could help DataArt win more enterprise AI work as clients demand proof that Claude deployments can deliver in live environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Dawnguard launches security platform & raises USD $6.3m
Software-as-a-Service

Dawnguard launches security platform & raises USD $6.3m

North American expansion is now being funded as the startup targets cloud risks introduced at the design stage, not after deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Build raises USD $8.5 million to automate infrastructure
Software-as-a-Service

Build raises USD $8.5 million to automate infrastructure

The funding will speed expansion as developers race to clear power, planning and environmental hurdles for data centres and other infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Prosper AI raises USD $30 million in Series A round
Software-as-a-Service

Prosper AI raises USD $30 million in Series A round

Demand is rising for software that cuts healthcare admin work, as the New York-based company expands beyond scheduling into billing and verification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Myriad360 climbs to No. 85 on CRN Solution Provider 500
Digital Transformation

Myriad360 climbs to No. 85 on CRN Solution Provider 500

The rise reflects growing demand for its expanded technology platform after a recent acquisition and caps 14 straight years on CRN's list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Hisense launches World Cup fan experience in New York
Television

Hisense launches World Cup fan experience in New York

The week-long activation aims to boost Hisense's premium TV push by giving football fans hands-on access to its RGB MiniLED technology in New York.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
YouTube launches FIFA Creator Cup for World Cup push
YouTube

YouTube launches FIFA Creator Cup for World Cup push

Thousands of football fans will be reached through a creator-led push as YouTube streams its first FIFA exhibition match worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Haiqu launches agentic quantum OS for research teams
Manufacturing

Haiqu launches agentic quantum OS for research teams

Researchers could cut the time and cost of early quantum experiments as Haiqu's new platform already runs on current hardware.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 9th May 2026
Amperity launches AI tools for real-time customer action
Customer Experience

Amperity launches AI tools for real-time customer action

Brands can now trigger live customer responses as Amperity ties AI assistants to identity-resolved data, abandoned baskets and website personalisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026

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New York City stories

Axos Financial buys Arc Technologies in digital push
Software-as-a-Service

Axos Financial buys Arc Technologies in digital push

The deal gives Axos a newer software platform to court underserved US small businesses and tech start-ups more effectively.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Myriad360 named HPE Networking Partner of the Year
Hybrid Cloud

Myriad360 named HPE Networking Partner of the Year

The award strengthens Myriad360's standing as enterprises seek fewer suppliers for networking, security and artificial intelligence projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Farsight launches AI tool for finance deal materials
Digital Transformation

Farsight launches AI tool for finance deal materials

Finance teams could cut hours of manual drafting as the new tool builds full deal packs, including CIMs, from a single prompt.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
NEC & NYU value flood defences at USD $800 million
Artificial Intelligence

NEC & NYU value flood defences at USD $800 million

Avoided flood losses in Manhattan's Rockaway Peninsula could hit USD $800 million, strengthening the case for resilience spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Mathpix expands Brooklyn GPU deployment for AI workloads
Hybrid Cloud

Mathpix expands Brooklyn GPU deployment for AI workloads

Faster document conversion and lower latency are the aim as Mathpix adds NVIDIA B300 GPUs at DataVerge's Brooklyn data centre.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
LaGuardia Terminal B unveils AI hologram for travellers
Digital Transformation

LaGuardia Terminal B unveils AI hologram for travellers

Travellers at Terminal B can now ask a hologram for directions in English or Spanish, easing queues at LaGuardia's busy food hall.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Intersection opens OOH ad network to AI booking tools
Digital Signage

Intersection opens OOH ad network to AI booking tools

Brands can now book digital billboards in minutes, as Intersection lets agencies plan and reserve campaigns through ChatGPT and Claude.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Kore.ai opens Bay Area headquarters in growth push
Unified Communications

Kore.ai opens Bay Area headquarters in growth push

The move puts the AI software company closer to enterprise buyers, investors and partners as it scales after adding more than 100 customers last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
InstaSwitch raises USD $4.7 million for banking switch tool
Disaster Recovery

InstaSwitch raises USD $4.7 million for banking switch tool

Banks could lift deposits faster as the new software helps small firms move payroll, income and payments to fresh accounts within days.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026