North American stories - Page 2

Valiant Finance recruits veteran Joe Iavarone as North America chief to spearhead its US push into the USD $1.3 trillion equipment finance market.

ECI targets out-of-the-box ERP “activation” for manufacturers, blending AI and IoT data to boost utilisation and speed time to value.

Skeleton opens a Houston engineering hub to support volatile AI data centre power needs, eyeing the US as its fastest-growing market.

TELUS survey finds most Canadians and Americans use AI but overwhelmingly want stricter regulation, safety checks and clearer explanations.

Pinewood.AI launches Pi autonomous agent and Seez's Miles assistant at NADA as it stakes its claim in the US and Canadian dealer market.

Twilio signs multi-year deal with AEG to power data-led fan engagement across AXS, Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings from 2025-26.

Integrity360 acquires Calgary-based Advantus360 to spearhead its North American push and launch a new cyber hub for Canada and the US.

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to buy DHL's Canal Winchester Ohio logistics hub for SGD $94.5m in a sale and leaseback to deepen Midwest reach.

Theia launches AI bat and body tracking that turns everyday baseball video into lab-grade 3D swing analysis, no sensors or wearables needed.

US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.

Encube raises USD $23 million to expand its AI platform aiding hardware makers in cutting costs and speeding up product development across Europe and the US.

Meet The People and KD Global USA have teamed up to simplify market entry for European SMEs into the US and Canada with a unified service platform.

CoLab raises USD $72 million to advance AI tools that speed design reviews and capture expert knowledge, boosting collaboration in engineering teams globally.

Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.

AI demand could drive USD $500 billion in annual data centre spending by 2030, creating a USD $2 trillion cloud revenue opportunity despite funding shortfalls.

Molecular You has secured $5 million to expand its predictive health platform, using a single blood test that analyses over 250 biomarkers across North America.

Rising US tariffs have sparked a surge in FX hedging among 91% of North American firms, despite costs climbing 76%, as businesses fight currency-driven profit hits.

The San Jose Sharks partner with Cambridge Consultants and Sportsology to integrate AI in hockey coaching, aiming to revolutionise tactics with data-driven insights.

Citrix has appointed Arrow Electronics as its exclusive mid-market distributor in North America and Europe, effective March 2025, enhancing partner flexibility.

Device Authority is boosting its support for Managed Service Security Providers in North America with new security tools and investments to enhance IoT management.