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Earlyasset raises $2 million to tackle venture liquidity
Fintech

Earlyasset raises $2 million to tackle venture liquidity

With private companies staying off public markets for longer, millions of shareholders face costly delays in selling holdings or raising cash.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
LearnUpon buys AI course creator Courseau, launches new tools
EduTech

LearnUpon buys AI course creator Courseau, launches new tools

LearnUpon buys AI-native course builder Courseau and unveils new tools, leadership hires and offices ahead of full 2026 integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Utah tests AI to renew prescriptions without doctors
Data Privacy

Utah tests AI to renew prescriptions without doctors

Utah tests AI to renew repeat prescriptions without doctors, promising cheaper care but sparking safety fears and regulatory questions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda
Disaster Recovery

DigiCert maps 2026 AI trust & quantum security agenda

DigiCert predicts Asia-Pacific firms will prioritise AI integrity, certificate automation and quantum-safe cryptography in 2026 security plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
BluSky AI names Riley Cooney to drive modular AI push
DataCentre infrastructure

BluSky AI names Riley Cooney to drive modular AI push

BluSky AI hires finance leader Riley Cooney as corporate development and strategy chief to accelerate its modular AI data centre expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Epic Padel raises USD $10M to expand clubs & global reach
Sports Technology

Epic Padel raises USD $10M to expand clubs & global reach

Epic Padel has secured USD $10 million to expand padel clubs across the US and boost global ventures, aiming to grow the sport beyond urban elite venues.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Blackstone funds Aligned's USD $600M data centre development in Utah
Hyperscale

Blackstone funds Aligned's USD $600M data centre development in Utah

Blackstone Credit has partnered with Aligned Data Centers, providing a USD $600 million senior secured credit facility to back the construction of Aligned's largest data centre in Utah named SLC-03.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition
Risk & Compliance

FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition

FranConnect enhances its position as a market leader by acquiring RizePoint, an international QMS provider, marking its third take-over in four years in its ongoing expansion strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to boost warehouse tech efficiency
Partner Programmes

Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to boost warehouse tech efficiency

Synergy Logistics partners with Techdinamics to provide fully integrated rate shopping and freight management solutions, improving order processing speed and accuracy while cutting operational costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Intel accelerates innovation with software-first approach
Software-as-a-Service

Intel accelerates innovation with software-first approach

Intel introduced new services and tools in AI, security and quantum computing to help developers reduce time-to-market and increase performance and security.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2022
Zonos appoints Tyson Hackwood as APAC general manager
Marketing Technologies

Zonos appoints Tyson Hackwood as APAC general manager

Tyson Hackwood joins Zonos as APAC GM to scale cross-border tech amid growing demand from brands seeking international sales.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave
Network Infrastructure

Zayo makes waves with world's longest 800G optical wave

Zayo Group has made history with the world's longest 800G optical wave, beating the former world record by 74.5km.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022

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Utah stories

Xero data shows US small business sales rise unevenly
Digital Transformation

Xero data shows US small business sales rise unevenly

Uneven regional demand and slower cash collection show many smaller firms still lagging the national sales recovery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
PDQ adds endpoint management tools for Windows, Mac
IT Automation

PDQ adds endpoint management tools for Windows, Mac

IT teams can now manage Windows and Mac devices from one platform, with new tools aimed at closing patch gaps and speeding enrolment.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Klarna seeks U.S. banking licence for Utah industrial bank
Fintech

Klarna seeks U.S. banking licence for Utah industrial bank

Approval would let the fintech bring U.S. payments, savings and credit operations in-house, reducing reliance on partner banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
ITS America conference in Detroit sets attendance record
Smart Cities

ITS America conference in Detroit sets attendance record

More than 3,000 delegates came to Detroit as the four-day event showcased connected transport technology and city streets used for live demonstrations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 20th Jun 2026
US launches regional semiconductor training network
Semiconductors

US launches regional semiconductor training network

The move aims to plug a projected shortfall of up to 157,000 workers by 2030 as chip factories expand across the country.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026