Innovation

Khosla Ventures led the round to bring Spike, an autonomous counter-FPV-drone system, from field testing to combat deployment by end of 2026.

Infobip's Network API aggregation platform now enables MNOs to commercialise SIM-based silent authentication and open a new revenue stream.

Nutanix has released NAI 2.8 and previewed NKP 2.19, targeting enterprises running agentic AI across hybrid VM and container environments.

A Texas federal court has refused to dismiss Alpha Modus's patent infringement claims against Connected TV adtech firm MNTN, advancing the case to discovery.

Asure Software has expanded its Luna AI with agentic capabilities covering more than 50 payroll and HR functions for its 100,000-plus business customers.

The defence startup's Khosla-led seed round funds combat deployment of Spike, an autonomous counter-FPV-drone platform already field-tested with US and

Mavenir and Sanas are integrating real-time speech AI into carrier networks, adding translation, voice enhancement and deepfake detection at telecom scale.

The hybrid cloud vendor beat all Q4 guidance metrics and targets $3.2bn in revenue for fiscal 2027, up from $2.85bn this year.

The two HR-tech vendors have linked their platforms to screen every applicant via structured AI interviews before shortlisting, targeting high-volume enterprise hiring.

XBP Global will deploy its sovereign agentic AI platform at British Airways to automate fleet maintenance records and document workflows.

A study ranking 50 African economies places South Africa first overall, with Egypt rated the continent's most AI-ready nation.

Solar Pro 4 scores 42 on the Artificial Analysis Index, placing it among frontier models at a fraction of hyperscaler pricing.

IDC's 2026 vendor assessment cited Precisely's data quality heritage, hybrid execution architecture, and location intelligence as key differentiators.

Lenovo has appointed an AI researcher and former HUMAIN and Lucid Motors executive to lead its R&D operations in the Kingdom.

The UAE-based geospatial intelligence company closed the angel-backed round at an AED 420m valuation to expand its Stella AI platform internationally.

A new report finds British businesses waste 11 million hours a year on repeat identity checks, and calls for a single reusable digital credential.

The Shrewsbury insurtech has rebranded and added AI-powered underwriter criteria matching to its adviser intake platform, available nationwide at no extra cost.

Advanced Smart Mobility is trialling Cerence's audio-based emergency vehicle detection in autonomous buses, targeting commercial deployment in Japan by 2027.

The Australian application control vendor has completed an ASD-endorsed IRAP assessment, strengthening its position in government and critical infrastructure markets.

AmpliTech's microwave design division has secured orders for three custom GaAs components for an advanced phased-array satellite communications platform.