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Canon named Leader in IDC's high-speed inkjet study

The recognition underscores Canon’s growth in high-speed inkjet, with IDC citing stronger installations, uptime data and service support for buyers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products

The shift could lift AI-related income and margins as Sidetrade seeks to turn its vast transaction data into subscription products by 2030.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Wearables

Vertigenius raises EUR 2.55 million for US expansion

Early US traction could help Vertigenius turn remote vertigo monitoring into broader clinic adoption after securing EUR 2.55 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Singapore climbed into the top eight as Asia Pacific took 10 of 25 spots in Kearney's latest FDI ranking, with investors favouring innovation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

Black & White Engineering names new CTO & innovation chief

The consultancy is reshaping its senior technical leadership to meet rising demand for data-led engineering across global data centre projects.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate

The world may face faster job losses and cyber risks than many expect as OpenAI urges governments to debate AI rules before decisions turn urgent.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 6 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

Quantum CFD algorithm cuts qubit needs for fluid modelling

The advance could help engineers model complex airflow and water movement on current quantum hardware with far fewer qubits than before.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding

Investor appetite for AI remains intense as OpenAI's new cash haul lifts its valuation to USD $852 billion and deepens its compute push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

DevOps

Opera Neon lets AI clients act directly in browser

External AI tools can now control live tabs, forms and searches inside Opera Neon, reducing copy-paste friction for users and developers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event

Europe's push to fund frontier technologies will take centre stage at London Tech Week 2026 as organisers add a Deep Tech Stage.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Multiplier buys Oxygen Advisors in sixth global deal

The acquisition strengthens Multiplier’s push into professional services as AI and rising client demands reshape the startup advisory market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

Customer Relationship Management

Migration strain exposes partner capacity challenges

Partners face mounting strain as PSTN migration collides with day-to-day demand, threatening customer service and new business growth.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Last month

Cartech

Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles

Longer oil-price swings may reshape electric vehicle research and disputes, but battery patents still lag market shifts by years.

By Russell Woolley • 4 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

Everspin signs Microchip deal for second MRAM source

Customers in industrial, aerospace and automotive markets get a second US MRAM source as Everspin seeks to reduce supply disruption risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

Canadians tracking astronaut health with AI for lunar missions

Data from the Artemis II mission could help shape safer moon voyages by letting Canadian researchers spot astronaut health risks in real time.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last month

Physical Security

Canada's patent filings stall despite population boom

Despite a population surge, Canada’s patent count barely moved in 2024, underscoring a widening gap between research and domestic investment.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last month

Generative AI

AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore

Singapore’s AI developer scene is set for a bigger global spotlight, with more than 2,000 people expected at a sold-out conference.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Feds back Vancouver life science sector with CAD $127M

The funding will help expand Vancouver research, manufacturing and clinical trials, with hundreds of jobs and student co-op places expected to follow.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds

Concern over privacy is rising as 65% of employees say their personal data may be used to train AI tools, the survey found.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes

Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026