United States (US) stories
Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks
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Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.
Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats
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Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.
What do Iran's strikes tell us about nuclear risk, and how does AUKUS fit in?
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Australia's AUKUS submarines use weapons-grade uranium in reactors designed for safety, distinct from Iran's nuclear sites targeted over weapon proliferation fears.
Eftsure acquires Sis ID to create global payment protection giant
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Eftsure has acquired Sis ID to form the world’s largest business payment protection platform, covering 30+ countries and 3,500+ clients globally.
Xero acquires Melio for USD $2.5 billion to boost US growth
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Xero is set to acquire US payments platform Melio for USD $2.5 billion, boosting its North American growth and integrating payments with accounting solutions.
Shopmonkey adds Affirm pay-over-time for Canadian auto repairs
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Shopmonkey partners with Affirm to offer Canadian auto repair customers flexible pay-over-time plans with rates as low as 0% APR, boosting affordability.
Swiss Deep Tech startups surpass USD $100 billion in value
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Swiss Deep Tech startups have surpassed USD $100 billion in value, boosted by strong venture capital and academic innovation in AI, biotech, and space sectors.
Adaptive partners with Tokio Marine for US parametric outage cover
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Adaptive Insurance and Tokio Marine HCC launch GridProtect, a parametric insurance covering short-term power outages across 18 US states for SMEs.
Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms
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BPC and HP partner to offer flexible IT support and finance solutions, helping SMEs manage tech challenges and plan growth amid evolving market demands.
The risky race to AI: How DeepSeek is reshaping the AI landscape
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Chinese startup DeepSeek's new AI model cuts costs but sparks global security fears, prompting bans and cyberattacks amid geopolitical tensions.
KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence
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KnowBe4 has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered threat detection into Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enhancing email security for organisations.
Alexi launches private cloud AI to boost data privacy for law firms
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Alexi launches Private Cloud AI to enhance data privacy and compliance for North American law firms, offering tailored, secure AI environments for legal teams.
Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
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Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.
Tax Systems names Sanj Juneja Global Strategic Partners Director
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Tax Systems has named Sanj Juneja as Global Strategic Partners Director to boost international growth via a new partner ecosystem across key global markets.
UK execs view AI investment as lagging despite GBP £1B plan
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Despite a GBP £1 billion AI infrastructure plan, just 19% of UK executives see the country as a leader, feeling it trails behind the US and China in AI innovation.
Cybersecurity staff face silence over breaches amid AI threats
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A Bitdefender report reveals 58% of UK cybersecurity staff face pressure to hide breaches amid rising AI-driven attacks and growing skills shortages.
LG launches Radio Optimism to boost meaningful digital bonds
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LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.
Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399
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Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.
E-invoicing could bring AUD $22.5 billion boost to Australia
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Full adoption of e-invoicing could boost Australia's economy by AUD $22.5 billion annually through productivity gains, faster payments, and fraud reduction.
HubSpot on navigating exponential change in the age of AI
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At HubSpot's GROW ANZ event, VP Scott Brinker urged marketers to harness AI and agility to stay ahead amidst a surge to 15,000 marketing tech solutions by 2025.