Artificial intelligence

  • Bittium acquires minority stake in MarshallAI to advance embedded AI for defense sector

    HELSINKI: Finnish technology firm Bittium said on Tuesday it has acquired a 24.9% stake in artificial intelligence company MarshallAI (Kradient Intelligence Oy) through a directed share issue, aiming to bolster its software-driven AI capabilities across defense, medical, and engineering segments. The strategic investment aligns with Bittium’s long-term roadmap to develop embedded AI solutions, particularly…

  • Cognition raises $400 million, joins $10 billion AI startup club after Windsurf acquisition

    Artificial intelligence startup Cognition said on Monday it had raised $400 million in a funding round led by Peter Thiel’s funded Founders Fund, valuing the company at $10.2 billion, including the fresh capital. The San Francisco-based firm, known for its AI software engineer Devin, gained prominence in July after acquiring Windsurf, a rival startup…

  • Nvidia reports strong revenue, earnings as AI demand persists

    SAN FRANCISCO: Nvidia reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue on Wednesday, signaling to Wall Street that the demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure remains robust, despite a slowdown in its key data center segment. The company’s stock, which has seen a 35% increase this year after nearly tripling in 2024, slipped in extended trading after data…

  • Datasite acquires Sourcescrub to expand AI-powered M&A platform

    MINNEAPOLIS: Datasite, a global software-as-a-service provider specializing in artificial intelligence-powered solutions for mergers and acquisitions, announced today it has acquired Sourcescrub, a California-based provider of deal-sourcing data and workflows. The acquisition from Francisco Partners is the latest move in Datasite’s strategy to enhance its offerings for M&A professionals. The Sourcescrub acquisition follows a $500…

  • Thinking Machines Lab, AI startup founded by Mira Murati, raises $2 billion

    Thinking Machines Lab, the artificial intelligence startup launched by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, has secured $2 billion in funding as it gears up to debut its first product within months. Murati, who briefly served as interim CEO of OpenAI during a tumultuous leadership shakeup in 2023, founded Thinking Machines in February after stepping…

  • Diskover secures $7.5 million seed funding; Partners with Snowflake and NetApp, acquires CloudSoda

    LOS ANGELES: Diskover, a leader in helping enterprises manage unstructured data at exabyte scale, announced Tuesday a series of major milestones: closing a $7.5 million seed funding round, forming partnerships with Snowflake and NetApp — both of which are now investors — and acquiring data intelligence platform CloudSoda. The moves mark a significant expansion for…

  • Digital transformation in public financial management: A comparative analysis of SAARC and developed economies

    Digital transformation is reshaping how governments handle public finances, from tax systems to financial reporting. While developed nations have long used advanced technologies like AI and blockchain, SAARC countries are rapidly adopting these tools to modernize their economies. This article examines the digital progress in SAARC nations, compares their strategies with those of developed economies, and…

  • Microsoft signs record-breaking deal to power AI with renewables

    Microsoft has partnered with Brookfield Asset Management in a monumental agreement to support approximately $10 billion worth of new renewable energy initiatives. This deal represents the most significant corporate investment in renewable energy to date, with the goal of meeting the increasing energy requirements of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and data centers. A New…

  • AI Unleashed: Navigating the New Frontier in Corporate IT

    In an era where technology evolves at breakneck speed, the role of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has never been more pivotal. The latest insights from Lenovo’s third annual global CIO report, titled “Inside the Tornado: How AI is Reshaping Corporate IT Today,” shed light on a significant shift in focus for these IT…

  • The AI revolution in personal computing: Navigating the new landscape

    The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the personal computer (PC) industry, with tech giants like Apple and NVIDIA already dominating the creative and gaming sectors. This shift leaves significant room for growth in the enterprise and developer markets, as highlighted in a recent report by Omdia. According to Omdia’s study, “AI PCs:…

  • AI Revolution in HR: Navigating the New Era of Workforce Management

    In the ever-evolving landscape of human resources, a new global report by Sage has highlighted a significant trend: HR professionals are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to alleviate the administrative burden, streamline time-consuming tasks, and combat burnout. The report, aptly named ‘The Changing Face of HR’, encapsulates the insights of over a thousand…

  • Ericsson to lay off 1,200 employees in Sweden

    Ericsson said on Monday that it will lay off about 1,200 employees in Sweden. In the wake of a global downturn in the demand for 5G technology, Ericsson’s announcement of a 1,200-employee layoff in Sweden marks a significant shift in the telecommunications landscape. This move is not isolated but part of a larger trend…