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ai-startup-in-talks-to-raise-10bn-as-valuation-doubles-again

Case File

AI startup in talks to raise $10bn as valuation doubles again

How Anthropic’s planned $10bn funding round and soaring valuation are reshaping investor expectations across the global AI market.

Jan 9, 2026
nokia-strengthens-middle-east-partnerships-with-expanded-network-agreements-and-infrastructure-deals

Case File

Nokia strengthens Middle East partnerships with expanded network agreements and infrastructure deals

Nokia expands network partnerships in the Middle East with major deals for 5G modernisation and high-capacity optical transmission.

Jan 9, 2026
o2-launches-faster-more-reliable-5g-standalone-service-in-essex

Case File

O2 launches faster, more reliable 5G standalone service in Essex

O2 has switched on 5G Standalone in Essex, providing faster, more reliable mobile coverage as part of a £700m UK upgrade plan.

Jan 9, 2026
Qualcomm-to-Power-Infotainment-in-Volkswagen’s-Next‑Gen-Software‑Defined-Vehicles

Institutional

Qualcomm to Power Infotainment in Volkswagen’s Next‑Gen Software‑Defined Vehicles

Volkswagen partners with Qualcomm for a long-term deal to power infotainment tech in next-gen software-defined vehicles, starting in 2027.

Jan 9, 2026
sol-one-southeast-asias-cloud-connectivity-provider

Cloud Service

Sol One: Southeast Asia’s cloud connectivity provider

Sol One provides cloud infrastructure, compute, storage and managed services from Singapore to support enterprises across Southeast Asia.

Jan 9, 2026
lenovo-and-motorola-unveil-qira-on-device-ai-assistant-to-run-across-devices

Case File

Lenovo and Motorola unveil Qira on-device AI assistant to run across devices

Lenovo and Motorola unveiled Qira, an on-device hybrid AI assistant at CES 2026 that works across devices with privacy in focus.

Jan 8, 2026
samsung-profit-nearly-triples-on-ai-chip-boom

Cloud Service

Samsung profit nearly triples on AI chip boom

Samsung’s record profit highlights how AI-led memory demand is redefining the semiconductor industry and reshaping global technology markets.

Jan 8, 2026
global-data-centre-capacity-set-to-double-by-2030-as-ai-demand-fuels-expansion

Case File

Global data centre capacity set to double by 2030 as AI demand fuels expansion

JLL predicts data centre capacity will near 200 GW by 2030, highlighting AI demand and a need for up to $3 trillion in investment.

Jan 8, 2026
arm-makes-a-big-bet-on-physical-ai-as-it-targets-the-robotics-market

Case File

Arm makes a big bet on physical AI as it targets the robotics market

Arm has launched a new Physical AI division as it pushes deeper into robotics and the emerging market for embodied artificial intelligence.

Jan 8, 2026
Openai-sets-aside-$50billion-stock-grant-pool-for-employees

Cloud Service

Openai sets aside $50billion stock grant pool for employees

OpenAI sets aside $50 billion for employee stock grants, reflecting its growth and talent retention strategy.

Jan 8, 2026
Google-and-character.ai-settle-lawsuits-over-teen-suicides-linked-to-chatbots

Case File

Google and character.ai settle lawsuits over teen suicides linked to chatbots

Google and Character.AI settle lawsuits over teen suicides linked to chatbots, raising concerns over AI safety and regulation.

Jan 8, 2026
sohonet-connecting-global-media-production-networks

Cloud Service

Sohonet connecting global media production networks

With its media network and secure workflows, Sohonet supports global content creation from pre-production to distribution.

Jan 8, 2026
Musk’s xAI raises $20billion in upsized Series E funding round

Institutional

Musk’s xAI raises $20billion in upsized Series E funding round

xAI raises $20 billion in Series E funding to boost AI development and infrastructure, backed by Nvidia and Cisco.

Jan 7, 2026
mobileyes-bold-robotics-push-900m-bet-on-humanoid-ai

Institutional

Mobileye’s bold robotics push: $900M bet on humanoid AI

Mobileye’s $900 million deal for Mentee Robotics signals a strategic push into humanoid robotics and physical AI beyond autonomous driving.

Jan 7, 2026
AMD-yotta-scale-ai-roadmap

Case File

AMD charts ‘Yotta-Scale’ AI future with $150M education pledge

AMD reveals a yotta-scale AI roadmap at CES 2026, alongside a $150m pledge for AI education and communities.

Jan 7, 2026
amdocs-acquires-matrixx-in-200-million-bss-consolidation-deal

Cloud Service

Amdocs acquires Matrixx in $200 million BSS consolidation deal

Amdocs buys Matrixx for $200 million, reflecting industry consolidation and financial pressure on smaller BSS telecom software providers.

Jan 7, 2026
ces-unveils-fresh-industrial-robotics-push-as-ai-integration-advances

Case File

CES unveils fresh industrial robotics push as AI integration advances

CES 2026 saw major announcements on industrial robotics with AI models and processors aimed at real-world automation.

Jan 7, 2026
virtus-data-centres-appoints-adam-eaton-as-new-ceo

Datacenter

Virtus Data Centres appoints Adam Eaton as new CEO

UK data centre operator Virtus appoints Adam Eaton as new CEO, signalling leadership continuity as digital infrastructure demand rises.

Jan 7, 2026
dayone-data-centers-raises-over-2b-for-global-expansion

Cloud Service

DayOne Data Centers raises over $2B for global expansion

Major Series C capital round for DayOne reflects investor confidence in digital infrastructure as demand for cloud and hyperscale grows.

Jan 7, 2026
softsys-hosting-addresses-rising-demand-for-managed-hosting

Case File

Softsys Hosting addresses rising demand for managed hosting

Softsys Hosting offers cloud hosting, VPS, managed servers and support Services with 24/7 in-house assistance for businesses worldwide.

Jan 7, 2026