Tech and Innovation

When it comes to private equity, to the victor go the spoils — and few firms have managed to make waves as boldly and strategically as 3G Capital. Founded in 2004 by a group of visionary investors including Alex Behring and Daniel Schwartz, 3G Capital has built a reputation for...

Iran’s nanotechnology sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with nanoproduct exports tripling over the past three years, as reported by ParsToday, a partner of TV BRICS. The country now exports its nano products to 50 nations, with total export revenues surpassing $69 million, according to the Secretary of the Special Headquarters...

You hear the word “compliance” and your mind starts racing. Where do you even begin? Navigating the tricky compliance maze can be overwhelming. But, in the face of sophisticated cyber threats, it’s crucial for the long-term success of your company. The best place to start in this journey is to...

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has nearly doubled its valuation to $157 billion following the largest venture capital deal in history. This move positions the generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) firm as the third-largest venture-backed company worldwide, trailing only SpaceX and ByteDance. The company announced it raised $6.6 billion in its...

Nvidia’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips are seeing unprecedented demand, according to CEO Jensen Huang, who characterized the surge as overwhelming during a recent televised appearance. Huang's remarks came during an interview, where he discussed Nvidia's extended collaboration with IT consulting giant Accenture. The two companies announced a joint effort to...

Lingo acquired BullsEye Telecom in August 2022, creating a leading provider of Unified Communications (UC), cloud technology, broadband connectivity and managed services for businesses. Lingo, with over two decades of experience, has a solid reputation for customer satisfaction as objectively measured by their Net Promoter Score (NPS) placing their customer...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes the most effective way to tackle the harmful uses of artificial intelligence is through more advanced AI itself. Speaking at a Bipartisan Policy Center event in Washington, DC, on September 27, Huang explained that AI would be essential in detecting and countering the rapid generation of...

A recent report by Positive Technologies, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, has revealed a significant rise in cyber-criminal activity across the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. These two nations, which are the region’s largest economies, have increasingly become primary...

HF Capital, the investment arm of the Haslam family based in Knoxville, has committed up to $725 million to support Ara Energy Decarbonization, a new unit of Ara Partners that aims to reduce carbon emissions in the energy sector across North America. The unit, led by former Pilot CEO Shameek...

Mira Murati, OpenAI’s Chief Technology Officer, has announced her decision to step down from the company. In a post shared on X, she explained her departure, stating that she wanted to make space for personal exploration while focusing on ensuring a smooth leadership transition. Murati’s exit comes alongside two other...