Governance
Top tech news today: March 5, 2025
Tech giants advance AI, 5G, and semiconductors while fintech sees major investments and leadership changes.
Headline
Tech giants advance AI, 5G, and semiconductors while fintech sees major investments and leadership changes.
Context
Fintech giant Ramp has reached a $13 billion valuation following a $150 million secondary share sale, highlighting strong investor confidence in its financial automation platform. Source Wealth management fintech Savvy Wealth has named Eric Hurkman as its first Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation in digital financial advisory services. Source
Evidence
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Analysis
Beem Credit Union has appointed Oscar Roque as Chief Product and Innovation Officer, aiming to enhance its digital banking offerings. Source Orange has introduced the first-ever 5G Core Network-as-a-Service, enabling telecom operators to accelerate 5G adoption with cloud-based network solutions. Source Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a $100 billion investment from Taiwan’s TSMC to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Source Ericsson and SoftBank have strengthened their collaboration on AI-powered RAN solutions, aiming to enhance network efficiency for next-gen telecom services. Source
Key Points
- 1. Ramp’s valuation climbs to $13B after share sale
- 2. Savvy Wealth appoints Eric Hurkman as CTO
- 3. Beem Credit Union hires Oscar Roque as CPO
- 4. Orange launches world’s first 5G Core NaaS
- 5. Trump secures $100B TSMC semiconductor investment
Actions
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