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…
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…
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, 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…
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 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 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…
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:…
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 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…