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Australian small businesses see AI boost jobs & revenue

Australian small firms are reporting higher revenue and hiring from AI, with regular use almost doubling in 18 months to 69%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Canada stories

Data centers

Rafay wins NVIDIA AI Cloud-Ready validation for AI clouds

Cloud operators can now sell AI infrastructure with validated software controls, as Rafay joins an early NVIDIA-approved group for production deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Semiconductors

Firgun backs Quantum Motion in GBP £62 million round

The UK quantum computing sector gained a major boost as Quantum Motion secured one of Europe's largest financings, drawing fresh specialist backing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Xero launches live Claude integration for customers

Small businesses can now ask Claude for live cash and invoice data from Xero without leaving their accounting records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Top Down Ventures closes USD $28 million founders fund

Top Down Ventures closes oversubscribed USD $28 million fund backing AI-native software start-ups for managed service providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Currenxie launches European multi-currency account in Dublin

Currenxie's Dublin launch of an EEA business account targets SMEs trading with Asia-Pacific, amid pressure to fix costly cross-border payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Currenxie launches EEA business accounts from Ireland

Currenxie enters the EEA from Dublin with multi-currency business accounts, targeting SMEs seeking faster cross-border payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Canada stories

Data Protection

Ontario auditor finds gov. staff use unsecured AI websites

Data exposure risk has risen after Ontario's auditor found thousands of public servants were using unsecured AI sites on work devices.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week

Data centers

SMRs: The solution to Ontario's strained power grid?

Ontario's first grid-scale SMR could ease pressure on a strained power system, but experts say wider relief will hinge on faster deployment.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Last week

Agricultural Technology

Solomon announces CAD $66 million to 44 AI projects

The cash is aimed at helping smaller firms afford the processing power needed to scale AI products and keep value in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Rexel Canada deploys Hyland AI for invoice processing

Invoice processing at the electrical distributor was almost fully automated within 48 hours, cutting manual checks and speeding supplier payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Internet of Things

AWS highlights AI tools for Canada's wildfire season

As provinces brace for a severe fire season, AWS is touting AI systems that can speed detection, protect crews and improve evacuation alerts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Quantum Computing

Photonic raises CAD $275 million, at CAD $2.7B valuation

The funding gives the Vancouver quantum group fresh capital to hit milestones, expand hiring and deepen partnerships as it pursues commercial-scale systems.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week