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2X acquires Knownwell in $400m deal to merge AI and GTM services

2X has acquired agentic AI platform Knownwell in a deal valuing the combined company at over $400 million, appointing Knownwell's founder as CEO.
2X has acquired agentic AI platform Knownwell in a deal valuing the combined company at over $400 million, appointing Knownwell's founder as CEO.
Data Centres
Quantum
Semiconductors

Diraq appoints Scott McGregor as chairman amid US expansion push

The silicon-based quantum computing startup named the former Broadcom and Philips Semiconductors CEO as chairman as it targets a 2029 data-centre deployment.
The silicon-based quantum computing startup named the former Broadcom and Philips Semiconductors CEO as chairman as it targets a 2029 data-centre deployment.
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure
Enterprise Software

Flexera adds AI cost management layer to Flexera One platform

Flexera has launched AI Cost Management capabilities in Flexera One, covering spend across agents, models, data and compute in a single view.
Flexera has launched AI Cost Management capabilities in Flexera One, covering spend across agents, models, data and compute in a single view.
Cloud Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Data Centres

GL Communications launches 400 Gbps duplex packet capture platform

GL Communications says its FastRecorder and PacketExtractor platform captures full-duplex 400G traffic without packet loss, recording up to 6 TB per minute.
GL Communications says its FastRecorder and PacketExtractor platform captures full-duplex 400G traffic without packet loss, recording up to 6 TB per minute.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Datatech

Swarm Aero selects Honeywell TPE331 engine for Group 5 UAS swarm

Swarm Aero has chosen Honeywell's TPE331 turboprop to power its multi-mission Group 5 UAS, with first propulsion systems already delivered under an initial
Swarm Aero has chosen Honeywell's TPE331 turboprop to power its multi-mission Group 5 UAS, with first propulsion systems already delivered under an initial
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Datatech

Lium exits stealth with $5.5m seed to query complex scientific data

The Dallas-based AI startup says its platform makes seismic, satellite and scientific datasets queryable through natural language, with three early customers named.
The Dallas-based AI startup says its platform makes seismic, satellite and scientific datasets queryable through natural language, with three early customers named.
Semiconductors
Datatech

Skyworks unveils Si829x gate driver with 44% switching loss reduction

Skyworks' new Si829x isolated gate driver targets EV traction inverters, claiming up to 44% fewer switching losses via its ProVCD current-mode technology.
Skyworks' new Si829x isolated gate driver targets EV traction inverters, claiming up to 44% fewer switching losses via its ProVCD current-mode technology.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Atos deploys Microsoft 365 Copilot to all 56,000 staff worldwide

Atos Group and Microsoft are rolling out agentic AI tools across Atos's entire global workforce, spanning 54 countries and 56,000 employees.
Atos Group and Microsoft are rolling out agentic AI tools across Atos's entire global workforce, spanning 54 countries and 56,000 employees.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Billables AI closes $10.2m Series A for legal ops intelligence

The San Francisco legaltech startup raised the round led by Avenue Growth Partners to expand its AI-powered timekeeping and operational analytics platform.
The San Francisco legaltech startup raised the round led by Avenue Growth Partners to expand its AI-powered timekeeping and operational analytics platform.
Data Centres
Enterprise Software
Semiconductors

Microchip Technology launches TimePictra 12 sync management platform

Microchip's upgraded synchronisation software supports up to 5,000 network elements and adds GNSS resilience tools for critical infrastructure operators.
Microchip's upgraded synchronisation software supports up to 5,000 network elements and adds GNSS resilience tools for critical infrastructure operators.
Telecom

Nokia and Indosat partner on 5G and AI-RAN rollout across Indonesia

Nokia will deploy low- and mid-band 5G across Indosat's nationwide network, with AI-RAN field trials involving NVIDIA planned for Indonesia by end
Nokia will deploy low- and mid-band 5G across Indosat's nationwide network, with AI-RAN field trials involving NVIDIA planned for Indonesia by end
Cloud Infrastructure
Cybersecurity

Nokia launches Deepfield Genome Shield for proactive DDoS protection

Nokia's new security automation suite targets residential proxy botnets, which the company estimates now span 200 million compromised devices worldwide.
Nokia's new security automation suite targets residential proxy botnets, which the company estimates now span 200 million compromised devices worldwide.
Advertising
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Robseek Intelligence agrees SPAC merger at $1bn pre-money valuation

Robseek Intelligence will go public via a merger with NYSE-listed SPAC QuasarEdge, implying a pre-money equity value of approximately $1 billion.
Robseek Intelligence will go public via a merger with NYSE-listed SPAC QuasarEdge, implying a pre-money equity value of approximately $1 billion.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

ASUS ProArt P16 and P14 laptops debut with NVIDIA RTX Spark chip

ASUS unveiled two AI-focused creator laptops and a Mini PC powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark superchip at Computex 2026, targeting fall availability.
ASUS unveiled two AI-focused creator laptops and a Mini PC powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark superchip at Computex 2026, targeting fall availability.
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Aware adds ROC and Mitek to biometric orchestration platform

Aware is integrating ROC's biometric matching and Mitek's identity verification into its Awareness Platform, with general availability set for Q3 2026.
Aware is integrating ROC's biometric matching and Mitek's identity verification into its Awareness Platform, with general availability set for Q3 2026.
Semiconductors

Finwave debuts eight GaN-on-Si RF switches at IMS2026

Finwave Semiconductor is showcasing eight new high-power GaN-on-Silicon RF switches at IMS2026, with a new prototyping partnership with X-Microwave.
Finwave Semiconductor is showcasing eight new high-power GaN-on-Silicon RF switches at IMS2026, with a new prototyping partnership with X-Microwave.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Secondmind and SCAE sign reseller deal to bring engineering AI to Japan

Cambridge-based Secondmind has agreed a reseller partnership with Sumitomo-backed SCAE to distribute its active-learning design and calibration software to Japanese OEMs.
Cambridge-based Secondmind has agreed a reseller partnership with Sumitomo-backed SCAE to distribute its active-learning design and calibration software to Japanese OEMs.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software
Semiconductors

ST launches AI-embedded MEMS vibration sensor for industry

STMicroelectronics' IIS3DWB10IS pairs a 200g-range MEMS sensor with an on-chip AI processor, targeting industrial condition-monitoring at $25 per unit from July 2026.
STMicroelectronics' IIS3DWB10IS pairs a 200g-range MEMS sensor with an on-chip AI processor, targeting industrial condition-monitoring at $25 per unit from July 2026.
Telecom

Boeing and Gilat clear line-fit milestone for Sidewinder IFC antenna

Boeing will offer Gilat's Sidewinder multi-orbit electronically steered antenna as a factory line-fit option for in-flight connectivity providers.
Boeing will offer Gilat's Sidewinder multi-orbit electronically steered antenna as a factory line-fit option for in-flight connectivity providers.
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Mint and Rice Robotics form HK$15m JV for consumer AI companion robots

The NASDAQ-listed Hong Kong firm is backing a new BVI joint venture to bring AI companion robots to Asian consumer markets by Q3 2026.
The NASDAQ-listed Hong Kong firm is backing a new BVI joint venture to bring AI companion robots to Asian consumer markets by Q3 2026.
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