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AWS to open Saudi Arabia cloud region by December 2026

AWS confirmed its first Saudi Arabia cloud region will go live by December 2026, backed by a $5.3bn infrastructure investment and a 50MW AI
AWS confirmed its first Saudi Arabia cloud region will go live by December 2026, backed by a $5.3bn infrastructure investment and a 50MW AI
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Semiconductors

HUMAIN and KORA partner to build AI-native Linux OS for enterprise

Saudi PIF-backed HUMAIN and Silicon Valley startup KORA Systems will co-develop HUMAIN OS, an AI-native Linux platform targeting enterprise availability in 2027.
Saudi PIF-backed HUMAIN and Silicon Valley startup KORA Systems will co-develop HUMAIN OS, an AI-native Linux platform targeting enterprise availability in 2027.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft and HUMAIN launch AI productivity bundle for MEA enterprises

The two companies plan to bundle HUMAIN ONE with Microsoft 365 Copilot on Azure, targeting one million enterprise users across the Middle East and Africa.
The two companies plan to bundle HUMAIN ONE with Microsoft 365 Copilot on Azure, targeting one million enterprise users across the Middle East and Africa.
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Software

HUMAIN and MinIO partner to build AI data fabric for Saudi Arabia

Saudi PIF-backed AI company HUMAIN has named MinIO as its data and memory foundation partner, co-developing an AI-native unified data platform called
Saudi PIF-backed AI company HUMAIN has named MinIO as its data and memory foundation partner, co-developing an AI-native unified data platform called
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Datatech

Enercomp Solutions pitches indigenous Indian defence-drone platform

Indian defence-tech firm Enercomp Solutions is seeking investment for its vertically integrated drone and UAS platform, reporting 90% indigenous content.
Indian defence-tech firm Enercomp Solutions is seeking investment for its vertically integrated drone and UAS platform, reporting 90% indigenous content.
AI & ML
Semiconductors
Data Centres

AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN bring MI355X GPU cluster live in Saudi Arabia

The three-way joint venture has activated production AI compute in the Kingdom, with up to 1 GW of capacity targeted by 2030.
The three-way joint venture has activated production AI compute in the Kingdom, with up to 1 GW of capacity targeted by 2030.
Quantum
Data Centres

Diraq to deploy silicon spin quantum computer at Equinix Sydney

Diraq will install an 8-qubit silicon spin quantum computer at an Equinix data centre in Sydney by October 2026, marking a claimed first for
Diraq will install an 8-qubit silicon spin quantum computer at an Equinix data centre in Sydney by October 2026, marking a claimed first for
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure

Nokia tops Omdia mobile core ranking for second consecutive year

Nokia has been ranked first for mobile core portfolio competitiveness in Omdia's 2026 report, leading across all seven assessed categories.
Nokia has been ranked first for mobile core portfolio competitiveness in Omdia's 2026 report, leading across all seven assessed categories.
Enterprise Software
AI & ML

RYET signs MOU to build Saudi-China edtech platform with Intersect

Ruanyun Edai Technology has signed a three-party MOU linking a Chinese vocational institute with Saudi commercialisation firm Intersect to develop funded research and
Ruanyun Edai Technology has signed a three-party MOU linking a Chinese vocational institute with Saudi commercialisation firm Intersect to develop funded research and
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Splashtop Shield launches in Japan via SOURCENEXT partnership

Splashtop K.K. and SOURCENEXT will sell Splashtop Shield, a family-oriented antivirus and remote-support product, targeting Japan's ageing population.
Splashtop K.K. and SOURCENEXT will sell Splashtop Shield, a family-oriented antivirus and remote-support product, targeting Japan's ageing population.
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software
AI & ML

INVL Technology reports 97% profit jump as it seeks portfolio sale

The Baltic IT-focused investment vehicle posted EUR 1.51m net profit in H1 2026 and is actively marketing its portfolio to buyers via M
The Baltic IT-focused investment vehicle posted EUR 1.51m net profit in H1 2026 and is actively marketing its portfolio to buyers via M
Enterprise Software
Datatech

Micware and Vissel Kobe launch digital twin stadium app PreSpot

Micware's PreSpot service uses 3D digital twin technology to let fans preview seat views and navigate Noevir Stadium Kobe before matchday.
Micware's PreSpot service uses 3D digital twin technology to let fans preview seat views and navigate Noevir Stadium Kobe before matchday.
Enterprise Software
AI & ML
Semiconductors

Sense Future claims universal "technology DNA" for any IT system

London startup Sense Future says a five-table data schema can replace all software architectures, promising native interoperability across any stack.
London startup Sense Future says a five-table data schema can replace all software architectures, promising native interoperability across any stack.
Quantum
Semiconductors
Data Centres

Xanadu secures CAD $195m from Canada to build quantum supply chain

The Toronto-listed photonic quantum company will use federal funding to establish domestic manufacturing for fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computers.
The Toronto-listed photonic quantum company will use federal funding to establish domestic manufacturing for fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computers.
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
AI & ML

INVL Technology posts 97% profit rise as portfolio sale process opens

The Baltic IT investment company doubled net profit in H1 2026 and has appointed M&A adviser ICON Corporate Finance to manage a full portfolio
The Baltic IT investment company doubled net profit in H1 2026 and has appointed M&A adviser ICON Corporate Finance to manage a full portfolio
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity
Cloud Infrastructure

VirtualDojo taps Carahsoft to distribute CMMC compliance platform

VirtualDojo has named Carahsoft as its public sector distributor, putting its FedRAMP-hosted quoting and compliance platform on multiple federal contract vehicles.
VirtualDojo has named Carahsoft as its public sector distributor, putting its FedRAMP-hosted quoting and compliance platform on multiple federal contract vehicles.
Enterprise Software
Cloud Infrastructure
AI & ML

Striim and Infomedia partner on real-time data modernisation for LATAM

Striim's CDC streaming platform will be sold and delivered across Mexico and Latin America through enterprise IT services firm Infomedia.
Striim's CDC streaming platform will be sold and delivered across Mexico and Latin America through enterprise IT services firm Infomedia.
Quantum
Semiconductors

Xanadu and Mitsubishi Chemical advance EUV lithography quantum research

Canada and Japan are jointly funding a second phase of quantum simulation work targeting radiation-induced blur in EUV semiconductor lithography.
Canada and Japan are jointly funding a second phase of quantum simulation work targeting radiation-induced blur in EUV semiconductor lithography.
AI & ML
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Tonner Drones acquires Azur Drones in cash-funded BVLOS deal

Tonner Drones has bought autonomous surveillance specialist Azur Drones from Drone Volt, gaining the Skeyetech drone-in-a-box platform across 11 countries.
Tonner Drones has bought autonomous surveillance specialist Azur Drones from Drone Volt, gaining the Skeyetech drone-in-a-box platform across 11 countries.
Semiconductors

AmpliTech receives $7.3m in follow-on O-RAN 5G orders from Asian MNO

The NASDAQ-listed RF components maker said the repeat orders validate its Massive MIMO O-RAN radio units in live 5G deployments.
The NASDAQ-listed RF components maker said the repeat orders validate its Massive MIMO O-RAN radio units in live 5G deployments.
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