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C5i expands AI capabilities with Analytic Edge acquisition

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

C5i expands AI capabilities with Analytic Edge acquisition

OUR TAKEC5i acquired Analytic Edge, a marketing analytics firm, which can improve C5i’s capabilities in data-driven marketing solutions with Analytic Edge’s expertise in analytics to improve client offerings. This acquisition of Analytic Edge aligns with C5i’s focus on…

Jul 30, 2024
FAA greenlights SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for launch

North America Institutional Trends

FAA greenlights SpaceX’s Falcon 9 for launch

OUR TAKEThe FAA’s permission of the Falcon 9 is a significant development in the ongoing efforts to ensure safe and reliable space travel. SpaceX’s swift response and thorough investigation into the mid-flight failure reflect the company’s dedication to innovation and…

Jul 29, 2024
Stripe bolsters offerings with acquisition of Lemon Squeezy

Global Institutional Trends

Stripe bolsters offerings with acquisition of Lemon Squeezy

OUR TAKEStripe’s got a sweet tooth for innovation. Acquiring Lemon Squeezy is like adding a dash of lemonade to their payment processing cocktail. Lemon Squeezy’s got that niche market locked down, making taxes on digital goods a breeze. And with that growth trajectory, hitting…

Jul 29, 2024
Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026

OUR TAKEApple has been developing foldable screen technology for some time and has applied for related patents. According to reports, Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to be thinner and lighter than competitors on the market, and Apple is working to fix the crease problem…

Jul 26, 2024
Microsoft Defender’s security breach enables spread of dangerous malware

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

Microsoft Defender’s security breach enables spread of dangerous malware

OUR TAKE The ongoing exploitation of the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen vulnerability highlights the persistent threat of cyber attacks targeting security weaknesses. The rapid deployment of sophisticated infostealers underscores the need for timely updates and vigilant security…

Jul 25, 2024
UK and India launch ambitious Tech Security Initiative

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

UK and India launch ambitious Tech Security Initiative

The UK and India have launched the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) to enhance cooperation in areas such as telecommunications, semiconductors, AI, quantum, biotechnology, and advanced materials.

Jul 25, 2024
Eve unveils ‘flying taxi’ prototype with funding coverage until 2027

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

Eve unveils ‘flying taxi’ prototype with funding coverage until 2027

Eve has unveiled its full-scale “flying taxi” prototype, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft set to reshape urban travel. Eve has secured substantial investments and loans, guaranteeing its financial stability and progression towards certification for the eVTOL…

Jul 22, 2024
Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta

Global Institutional Trends

Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta

OUR TAKEGoogle has made a strategic move by entering into talks with EssilorLuxottica to integrate its Gemini AI assistant into upcoming smart glasses, potentially challenging Meta’s established partnership. Meanwhile, Meta is finalising plans to acquire a 5% stake in…

Jul 22, 2024
Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit, vows to limit data collection

Global Institutional Trends

Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit, vows to limit data collection

OUR TAKEOracle coughing up $115 million for allegedly violating privacy? That’s a hefty price tag for collecting and selling our digital breadcrumbs without permission. It’s like they were compiling a detailed dossier on our lives, from what we eat to how we shop. And then they…

Jul 22, 2024
U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute

OUR TAKEThe semiconductor sector’s recent volatility underscores the precarious balance between geopolitical tensions and market stability. Investors must navigate these choppy waters with caution, yet remain hopeful in the industry’s proven resilience and capacity for…

Jul 22, 2024
Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment

Global Institutional Trends

Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment

OUR TAKEMeta’s shift towards reducing spending and focusing on profitability signals a strategic realignment, even as it continues to invest heavily in AI and the metaverse.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter What happened? Mark Zuckerberg is cutting Meta’s spending on the metaverse. The…

Jul 22, 2024
Tesla delays robotaxi launch amid design changes

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Tesla delays robotaxi launch amid design changes

Tesla has postponed its robotaxi unveiling, citing the need for additional design modifications and other features.

Jul 19, 2024
Google’s acquisition target Wiz is Israel’s military tech seed

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Google’s acquisition target Wiz is Israel’s military tech seed

Alphabet is nearing a $23 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, founded by Assaf Rappaport, a veteran of Israel’s elite 8200 intelligence unit.

Jul 19, 2024
Israeli AI medical startup CytoReason secures funding from Nvidia

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Israeli AI medical startup CytoReason secures funding from Nvidia

CytoReason has secured $80 million investment from OurCrowd, Nvidia, Pfizer, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Jul 19, 2024
GitLab explores sale amid rising acquisition interest

Global Cloud Services Trends

GitLab explores sale amid rising acquisition interest

GitLab, a cloud-based software development tools provider, is reportedly exploring a sale after attracting acquisition interest.

Jul 19, 2024
Google reportedly eyeing a $23B acquisition for Wiz

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google reportedly eyeing a $23B acquisition for Wiz

Google’s parent company Alphabet is reportedly in advanced acquisition talks with Wiz in a deal that could be worth as much as $23 billion. Google is working to strengthen its cybersecurity business with a focus on cloud computing and investing heavily in its cloud computing…

Jul 15, 2024
Intel leads funding in Israeli AI construction startup Buildots

Global Institutional Trends

Intel leads funding in Israeli AI construction startup Buildots

Buildots secures $15 million from Intel Capital to expand its AI software aimed at reducing construction delays by up to 50% and improving cost efficiencies.

Jul 12, 2024
AI deals break a record for US VC funding

North America Institutional Trends

AI deals break a record for US VC funding

The US venture capital funding surged to $55.6 billion in Q2, driven by significant investments in AI companies, reversing a previous decline.

Jul 5, 2024
LG acquires Athom to boost AI smart homes

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

LG acquires Athom to boost AI smart homes

LG acquires 80% of Athom to enhance AI-driven smart home solutions, with plans to buy the remaining 20% within three years.

Jul 4, 2024
The US initiates AI investment restriction on China

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

The US initiates AI investment restriction on China

US restricts investments in China’s AI sector, criticised by China’s UN envoy for hindering development and promoting division.

Jul 4, 2024