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These hackathons are stupid...and that's the point
Marketing Technologies

These hackathons are stupid...and that's the point

The Stupid Ideas Hackathon, founded by Maya Lekhi, embraces silly concepts to spark creativity and innovation in a fun, fiery atmosphere.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Innovation hub stories

Global fintech funding climbs 21% as UK takes second spot
Data Analytics

Global fintech funding climbs 21% as UK takes second spot

Global fintech funding jumped 21% to USD $53 billion in 2025, as the UK secured second place worldwide with USD $3.6 billion.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Riverlane opens Delft AI quantum error correction hub
Hyperscale

Riverlane opens Delft AI quantum error correction hub

Riverlane launches an AI-driven quantum error correction hub in Delft, led by Barbara Terhal, bolstering its European R&D footprint.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
MTX APAC acquires Adapt IQ NZ to build Salesforce hub
Data Analytics

MTX APAC acquires Adapt IQ NZ to build Salesforce hub

MTX APAC has acquired New Zealand Salesforce consultancy Adapt IQ NZ to create a Wellington-based delivery and innovation hub for APAC.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar
Gaming

Boku rides wallet boom as EBITDA surges & volumes soar

Boku lifts H1 revenue 34% and EBITDA 53% as merchants shift from cards to wallets, pushing payment volumes to $7.4 billion.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Google DeepMind opens Singapore lab to drive AI in Asia Pacific
Generative AI

Google DeepMind opens Singapore lab to drive AI in Asia Pacific

Google DeepMind has launched its first Southeast Asian lab in Singapore to advance AI research and support regional language, culture, and innovation initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Infosys launches AI-first model to transform global GCCs
Digital Transformation

Infosys launches AI-first model to transform global GCCs

Infosys has launched an AI-First GCC Model to help global firms transform their capability centres into scalable, AI-enabled hubs across diverse industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
PrePad receives award for revolutionising digital oilfield innovation
Power / Energy

PrePad receives award for revolutionising digital oilfield innovation

PrePad's cloud-based Completions Module wins 2025 Meritorious Award for Engineering Innovation, revolutionising digital oilfield well planning and execution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation
Digital Transformation

Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation

Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Nasuni expands global R&D with new innovation centre in Hyderabad
EduTech

Nasuni expands global R&D with new innovation centre in Hyderabad

Nasuni has launched its third global innovation centre in Hyderabad, boosting its R&D capacity and tapping into India's rich engineering talent pool.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets
Unified Communications

Emerald marks 25 years with EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets

Emerald Technology Ventures celebrates 25 years, managing over EUR €1 billion in global cleantech assets and backing sustainable innovation worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Innovation hub stories

de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years
EduTech

de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years

Welsh tech consultancy de Novo plans to create 50 digital roles in Newport over five years under its new '50 in 5' hiring drive.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Johnson Controls invests S$60m in Singapore AI hubs
DataCentre infrastructure

Johnson Controls invests S$60m in Singapore AI hubs

Johnson Controls to spend S$60m expanding its Singapore Innovation Centre to develop AI-ready, energy-efficient cooling for data centres.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2026
Singapore leads in third-party cyber risk, yet breaches rise
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore leads in third-party cyber risk, yet breaches rise

Singapore firms boast world-leading third-party cyber risk programmes, yet 93% still report supply chain-related breaches, BlueVoyant warns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market
Crypto

Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market

Boku launches a new Innovation Hub in Singapore to develop fintech solutions aimed at simplifying global payments valued at USD $290 trillion by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push
Unified Communications

Arrcus strengthens India focus with AI-ready networking push

Arrcus expands operations in India, boosting AI-ready networking solutions to support the nation's growing digital and AI infrastructure demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025