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AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean sign Canada submarine pact
Supply Chain

AtkinsRéalis, Hanwha Ocean sign Canada submarine pact

It could help Canada build domestic submarine capacity as Ottawa seeks to strengthen defence supply chains under its industrial strategy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month

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NEOIX teams with Hitachi units on AI-ready data centres
Digital Transformation

NEOIX teams with Hitachi units on AI-ready data centres

Rising power constraints are pushing data centre developers to pair AI capacity with renewable energy and storage as demand surges.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
DroneShield & Terma agree counter-drone collaboration
Drones

DroneShield & Terma agree counter-drone collaboration

Rising demand for layered anti-drone defences could open new defence contracts as DroneShield and Terma test joint systems in key regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC
Robotics

NCS unveils AI partnerships for public safety in APAC

Public agencies may soon use faster threat detection as NCS ties up with Mistral AI, VAST Data and robotics firms across Asia Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as ANZ Chief in Sydney
Software-as-a-Service

Anthropic names Theo Hourmouzis as ANZ Chief in Sydney

A Sydney base and local team are meant to help Anthropic win more Australian and New Zealand customers as AI adoption gathers pace.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
TCS deepens Siemens Energy tie-up on AI data centres
Data Analytics

TCS deepens Siemens Energy tie-up on AI data centres

Rising AI power demand is drawing Siemens Energy deeper into TCS's data centre plans, with India supplying infrastructure for HyperVault.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Temu joins anti-counterfeiting coalition to boost IP enforcement
Physical Security

Temu joins anti-counterfeiting coalition to boost IP enforcement

The tie-up gives the online marketplace a more formal role in brand-protection talks as scrutiny over counterfeit listings continues to rise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Bull & Equal1 sign MoU on hybrid quantum computing
DataCentre infrastructure

Bull & Equal1 sign MoU on hybrid quantum computing

The deal could bring quantum workloads into existing data centres sooner, as Bull and Equal1 target hybrid systems for European users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
DroneShield & Origin Robotics team up on counter-UAS
Robotics

DroneShield & Origin Robotics team up on counter-UAS

Demand for cheaper drone defences is driving a pairing of detection software with autonomous interceptors as militaries face Shahed-type attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

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NTT DATA & HTX to co-develop AI for Singapore security
Data Analytics

NTT DATA & HTX to co-develop AI for Singapore security

Rising scam losses in Singapore are pushing police tech investment, as the pair plan forensic and AI tools to speed investigations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Rackspace and AMD unveil enterprise AI cloud tie-up
Private Cloud

Rackspace and AMD unveil enterprise AI cloud tie-up

Regulated businesses could gain a governed private AI stack as Rackspace plans to add AMD chips to its managed cloud offering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
HTX & NCS deepen tech tie-up for Singapore Home Team
Robotics

HTX & NCS deepen tech tie-up for Singapore Home Team

The deal expands joint work on robots, drones and AI tools for Singapore's security agencies, though financial terms were not disclosed.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Aptech & Medhavi Skills University sign training pact
EduTech

Aptech & Medhavi Skills University sign training pact

Learners in India could gain easier access to industry-aligned credentials as the firms pair vocational courses with degree pathways and digital records.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Australia regulators unite on privacy & online safety
Data Protection

Australia regulators unite on privacy & online safety

Growing use of age-check tools and AI is forcing Australian regulators to coordinate more closely on child safety and personal data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
NCS partners AGIBOT to deploy humanoid robots in Asia
Robotics

NCS partners AGIBOT to deploy humanoid robots in Asia

Pilot projects in social services and public safety will test whether humanoid robots can handle real-world tasks across Singapore and Asia Pacific.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
Crypto

EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins

Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
Agricultural Technology

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal

The deal will give Canberra access to AI risk findings and usage data as Anthropic expands research support and plans a Sydney office.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month