Top tech news today: February 14, 2025

Top tech news today: February 14, 2025 is profiled by BTW Media because public-source evidence links it to internet infrastructure, governance, operational dependencies, or market visibility.

1. Fintech unicorn Zepz to lay off 200 employees

Cross-border payments firm Zepz is cutting 200 jobs, around 26% of its workforce, in a cost-cutting move amid profitability concerns. The layoffs affect roles across various departments. Source

2. Proxymity raises $26M to improve shareholder transparency

Proxymity, a digital investor communications platform, has secured $26 million in funding to enhance its real-time proxy voting and corporate governance solutions for financial institutions worldwide. Source

3. GoCardless partners with Form3 for UK payments

GoCardless has teamed up with Form3 to strengthen its UK payment processing capabilities, ensuring greater speed, reliability, and efficiency in direct debit and bank-to-bank transactions. Source

4. Sardine secures $70M, invests in AI fraud prevention

Fraud prevention platform Sardine has raised $70 million in a Series C round and is investing in Agentic AI to enhance security in real-time payments and financial transactions. Source

5. Gold Coast FCU selects Tyfone for digital banking

Gold Coast Federal Credit Union has chosen Tyfone’s nFinia digital banking platform to upgrade its online and mobile banking experience for members. Source

6. Orange boosts cash flow target as domestic market rebounds

French telecom giant Orange has increased its cash flow target following a strong performance in its domestic market, signaling improved financial stability and growth. Source

7. Ooredoo Qatar partners with Nokia for 5G expansion

Ooredoo Qatar is deploying Nokia’s 5G standalone core network to enhance advanced network services and create new revenue streams in the region. Source

8. TalkTalk and O2 top Ofcom complaints list

Ofcom’s latest report names TalkTalk and O2 as the most complained-about UK telecom providers, mainly due to customer service and billing issues. Source

9. Virgin Media O2 launches 5G standalone for businesses

Virgin Media O2 has activated its 5G standalone network for UK business customers, offering improved connectivity and reliability. Source

10. TIM restores dividends as debt drops, Sparkle sale finalised

Telecom Italia (TIM) is reinstating dividends following a reduction in debt and the completed sale of its Sparkle submarine cable unit. Source

11. Vodafone and Three reveal post-merger leadership

Vodafone and Three UK have announced their leadership team ahead of their pending merger, setting the stage for industry consolidation. Source

12. VMO2 CEO highlights AI’s role in telecom growth

Virgin Media O2’s CEO emphasizes AI’s transformative impact on telecom services, from network optimization to customer engagement. Source

13. Data center innovation drives Canada’s digital economy

Canada’s expanding digital economy is benefiting from new data center innovations, boosting cloud services and AI-driven operations. Source

14. Ofcom proposes sharing 6GHz band for mobile and WiFi

UK regulator Ofcom suggests opening the upper 6GHz band to both mobile and WiFi services, aiming to improve connectivity nationwide. Source

15. Vodafone and Three UK finalize merger leadership

Vodafone and Three have unveiled their new executive team as they prepare for their £15 billion UK merger. Source

16. EnCharge AI secures $100M to expand edge AI computing

EnCharge AI has raised $100 million in Series B funding to accelerate the deployment of its energy-efficient AI hardware solutions. Source

17. KDDI and Infobip join Aduna API initiative

KDDI and Infobip have partnered with the Aduna API initiative to enhance global messaging and communication services. Source

18. Comcast NBCUniversal faces FCC probe over DEI policies

The FCC is investigating Comcast NBCUniversal over alleged discriminatory practices in its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Source