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Lithium Universe acquires breakthrough electronic waste metal recovery technology
PERTH: Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) has acquired exclusive global rights to a University of Edinburgh process that recovers gold and copper from electronic waste, a move the company says could reshape the recycling of discarded devices and circuit boards. The patented Gold Copper Diamide Extraction (GCDE) process uses recyclable organic compounds to selectively extract gold and copper…
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Aura Consolidated Group to acquire Qoria Limited in $3 billion deal
SYDNEY: Digital safety provider Aura Consolidated Group Inc. has agreed to acquire Australia-listed Qoria Limited in an all-stock transaction that will create a combined entity with a pre-money equity value of approximately A$3.0 billion (US$1.96 billion), the companies announced on Monday. The deal, structured as an Australian scheme of arrangement, will see Boston-based Aura…
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Dataproces names Kasper Lund Nødgaard permanent CEO
COPENHAGEN: Danish IT firm Dataproces Group A/S on Monday appointed Kasper Lund Nødgaard as its permanent chief executive officer, effective immediately, following a period of strong financial performance under his interim leadership. Nødgaard, who took the role on an interim basis on Oct. 29, 2025, was confirmed by the board after reversing sales trends and…
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Event tech firm Cvent to acquire webinar platform ON24 in $400 million deal
SAN FRANCISCO: Cvent, a major provider of meetings and events technology, said on Monday it has agreed to acquire intelligent engagement platform ON24 (ONTF.N) in an all-cash deal valued at about $400 million. The transaction brings together Cvent’s event management software with ON24’s webinar and digital experience platform, aiming to create a broader suite…
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Australian software firm Nuix to acquire France’s Linkurious in €20 million deal
SYDNEY – Australian investigative analytics software maker Nuix Ltd (NXL.AX) said on Wednesday it has agreed to acquire French graph intelligence firm Linkurious for a maximum enterprise value of €20 million ($35.4 million), aiming to bolster its data visualisation and artificial intelligence capabilities. The acquisition of Linkurious, a Paris-based provider of a graph-powered AI…
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Pakistan’s tech exports hit record $386 million in October, Sector booms
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s technology exports surged to an all-time high of $386 million in October, officials said on Monday, driven by regulatory reforms and growing global clientele, putting the sector on track to become a major source of foreign exchange. The October data, released by the central bank, marks a 17% increase from the same…
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Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia to collaborate on AI and 6G technology
HELSINKI — Nokia announced Tuesday that chipmaker Nvidia is acquiring a $1 billion stake in the Finnish networking company, a move that sent Nokia’s shares soaring and marks the latest in a series of strategic partnerships for the artificial intelligence giant. Under the deal, Nokia will issue more than 166 million new shares to…
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Apple unveils MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro devices, all powered by a new in-house M5
Apple Inc on Wednesday unveiled refreshed versions of its MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro devices, all powered by a new in-house M5 chip that the company says significantly boosts performance, particularly for artificial intelligence tasks. The new lineup, available for pre-order immediately and set to go on sale October 22, is Apple’s…
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Halma acquires Brownline for €150 million to bolster infrastructure technology portfolio
LONDON: Halma Plc (HLMA.L), the global group of life-saving technology companies, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Brownline, a Netherlands-based provider of gyroscopic locating systems, for €150 million (approximately £129 million) in cash. The acquisition, funded from Halma’s existing facilities on a cash- and debt-free basis, is a strategic move to expand the…
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Spark sells 75% stake in data center business to Pacific Equity Partners for up to $705 million
SYDNEY: Spark New Zealand has agreed to sell a 75% stake in its data center business to Pacific Equity Partners (PEP). The deal values the business at up to $705 million. This sale is intended to provide a funding pathway for Spark’s planned data center development pipeline of over 130MW+. Spark will retain a…
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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…
