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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
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.
Semiconductors
Enterprise Software
Datatech

Lenovo unveils first Saudi-manufactured laptop at LEAP 2026

Lenovo has produced its first laptop in Riyadh, with mass production due late 2026 as part of its ALAT partnership and Vision 2030 alignment.
Lenovo has produced its first laptop in Riyadh, with mass production due late 2026 as part of its ALAT partnership and Vision 2030 alignment.
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
Enterprise Software
AI & ML

INQ and Filevine partner to embed digital handwriting in legal AI

INQ Group becomes Filevine's exclusive digital writing supplier, integrating pen-captured handwriting into the LOIS AI legal platform.
INQ Group becomes Filevine's exclusive digital writing supplier, integrating pen-captured handwriting into the LOIS AI legal platform.
AI & ML
Datatech

Latin Metals taps Geomorphic AI to rank Argentine mineral targets

The TSXV-listed prospect generator will use AI-driven geoscience to assess 25 years of proprietary exploration data across Argentina.
The TSXV-listed prospect generator will use AI-driven geoscience to assess 25 years of proprietary exploration data across Argentina.
Semiconductors
AI & ML
Cloud Infrastructure

NVIDIA and MediaTek expand AI partnership with $3.5bn bond investment

The two semiconductor firms are deepening collaboration across cloud AI factories, local computing and automotive, backed by a $3.5bn NVIDIA convertible bond stake in
The two semiconductor firms are deepening collaboration across cloud AI factories, local computing and automotive, backed by a $3.5bn NVIDIA convertible bond stake in
Cybersecurity
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Cycurion secures new VuLink patent covering multi-camera sync

Cycurion has extended patent protection on its VuLink auto-activation technology, which simultaneously triggers and synchronises every body and vehicle camera on scene.
Cycurion has extended patent protection on its VuLink auto-activation technology, which simultaneously triggers and synchronises every body and vehicle camera on scene.
Enterprise Software

GL Communications spotlights voice quality testing for 5G

GL Communications has detailed its integrated voice quality testing suite, covering 5G, VoLTE, VoIP, satellite and legacy TDM networks.
GL Communications has detailed its integrated voice quality testing suite, covering 5G, VoLTE, VoIP, satellite and legacy TDM networks.
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
Cloud Infrastructure

ESET brings private threat-scanning solution to AWS Marketplace

ESET's Private Scanning Solutions are now purchasable and deployable via AWS Marketplace, targeting cloud-native security and DevOps teams.
ESET's Private Scanning Solutions are now purchasable and deployable via AWS Marketplace, targeting cloud-native security and DevOps teams.
Gaming
Semiconductors

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 lands in Canada with RTX 5090 and 4K mini-LED

ASUS Republic of Gamers has launched its most powerful gaming laptop to date in Canada, priced from C$6,899.
ASUS Republic of Gamers has launched its most powerful gaming laptop to date in Canada, priced from C$6,899.
Enterprise Software

Bevi refreshes smart dispenser UI with scrollable beverage menu

Bevi has rolled out a redesigned touchscreen interface for its Signature Standup 2.0 machines, adding a scrollable menu and automatic volume pour.
Bevi has rolled out a redesigned touchscreen interface for its Signature Standup 2.0 machines, adding a scrollable menu and automatic volume pour.
Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software
Data Centres

Ciphertex launches AI•S software-defined storage for AI data governance

Ciphertex has unveiled AI•S at DAFITC 2026, a platform offering centralised visibility and governance across hybrid enterprise storage environments.
Ciphertex has unveiled AI•S at DAFITC 2026, a platform offering centralised visibility and governance across hybrid enterprise storage environments.
Cybersecurity
AI & ML
Enterprise Software

Cycurion patents fleet driver analytics to target telematics market

The NASDAQ-listed public safety tech firm has been granted a US patent covering fleet driver tracking and video-linked incident analysis.
The NASDAQ-listed public safety tech firm has been granted a US patent covering fleet driver tracking and video-linked incident analysis.
Datatech

DigitalC wins three Broadband Communities Awards for Cleveland model

The Cleveland nonprofit connected over 12,500 households and built a citywide broadband network in under 18 months, earning top US industry honours.
The Cleveland nonprofit connected over 12,500 households and built a citywide broadband network in under 18 months, earning top US industry honours.
Enterprise Software
Data Centres
AI & ML

Grata finds fire safety M&A nearly quadrupled since 2017

Private markets intelligence platform Grata says fire safety M&A has nearly quadrupled since 2017, with 118,000 privately owned companies identified as consolidation
Private markets intelligence platform Grata says fire safety M&A has nearly quadrupled since 2017, with 118,000 privately owned companies identified as consolidation
Quantum
Semiconductors
Enterprise Software

Innosphere signs MOU to build Mountain West quantum network

Three federally backed US innovation hubs are linking up to commercialise photonics, quantum sensing and autonomous-systems technologies across Colorado, Wyoming and
Three federally backed US innovation hubs are linking up to commercialise photonics, quantum sensing and autonomous-systems technologies across Colorado, Wyoming and
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