Saudi Arabia Launches AI Venture Humain, Amazon Plans to Inject $5 billion

In a sweeping move that signals its intent to lead the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, Saudi Arabia has launched a national AI company named Humain, backed by a multibillion-dollar commitment and paired with a $5 billion strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The launch is a pivotal part of the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify the economy beyond oil … Continue reading Saudi Arabia Launches AI Venture Humain, Amazon Plans to Inject $5 billion

Mohd Hassan15/05/202515/05/2025

Europe

UNDP launches BOOST: Green Futures Challenge in Ukraine and Moldova

Press Release – April 7, 2025 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, is launching the BOOST: Green Futures Challenge – a new call for innovative green, digital, and circular solutions from startups and ventures in Ukraine and Moldova. The war in Ukraine and its regional consequences have deeply affected economies, infrastructure, and communities. … Continue reading UNDP launches BOOST: Green Futures Challenge in Ukraine and Moldova

Impact Newswire09/04/202509/04/2025

United States

FourKites Expands Leadership Team with AI and Digital Transformation Executives

Press Release – CHICAGO – March 31, 2025 – FourKites today announced the addition of two vice presidents to its leadership team, strengthening the company’s ability to help customers transform their supply chains through AI. The appointments come on the heels of FourKites’ recent launch of Intelligent Control Tower™, which combines the world’s most comprehensive network of real-time supply chain data and continuously updated digital twins with an … Continue reading FourKites Expands Leadership Team with AI and Digital Transformation Executives

Impact Newswire02/04/202502/04/2025

Africa, Impact Newswire Exclusive

Zindi and GovTech Barbados Announce Landmark Partnership to Build National AI Ecosystem

Press Release – Bridgetown, Barbados – 31 March – Zindi, a global AI community platform, is proud to announce a year-long partnership with GovTech Barbados, part of the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to establish and grow a vibrant AI ecosystem in Barbados, focused on nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and unlocking new job opportunities in the AI sector for … Continue reading Zindi and GovTech Barbados Announce Landmark Partnership to Build National AI Ecosystem

Impact Newswire31/03/202508/04/2025

Middle East

Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership

News – The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE), on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Government, has today announced a significant agreement with Microsoft and Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud, AI infrastructure and digital services, to implement a sovereign cloud system that unlocks increasing efficiencies and innovations in the provision of government services. The multi-year agreement between the Abu Dhabi Government, Microsoft, … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership

Impact Newswire21/03/202521/03/2025

Untied Kingdom

British International Investment commits $20 million to Alterra Accelerator Africa Fund to support emerging economies in Africa

•With a $400 million fundraise target, Alterra welcomes BII as a new LP joining its ambitions to support promising businesses across the African continent.•The mid-cap fund focuses on opportunities that drive financial inclusion, digital transformation and job creation. London/Nairobi, 17 March 2025 – Alterra Capital Partners, an Africa-focused private equity firm, today announced a $20 million commitment from British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development … Continue reading British International Investment commits $20 million to Alterra Accelerator Africa Fund to support emerging economies in Africa

Impact Newswire17/03/202517/03/2025

United States

EPAM and Baker Hughes Collaborate to Transform the Energy Sector Leveraging Advanced AI Implementations

Press Release – February 1, 2025 Collaboration will define and drive global energy efficiency through advanced digital solutions NEWTOWN, PA, USA, February 1, 2025—EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced an expanded engagement with Baker Hughes to revolutionize the energy sector. This engagement names EPAM as Baker Hughes’ systems integration collaborator for digital and AI implementations, marking a … Continue reading EPAM and Baker Hughes Collaborate to Transform the Energy Sector Leveraging Advanced AI Implementations

Impact Newswire10/02/202510/02/2025

Asia

Trilegal Partners with Lucio to Lead AI-Driven Transformation in Legal Services

Press Release – 29 Nov 2024 November 29, 2024—Trilegal, one of India’s leading full-service law firms, today announced its partnership with Lucio, an AI-powered legal technology platform. This marks a significant shift in the delivery of legal services. Trilegal and Lucio are working towards implementing the AI suite. Trilegal aims to revolutionize legal practice by enhancing efficiency, automating routine tasks, and allowing lawyers to focus … Continue reading Trilegal Partners with Lucio to Lead AI-Driven Transformation in Legal Services

Impact Newswire01/12/202401/12/2024

Asia

LTIMindtree and Microsoft Join Forces to Supercharge AI Innovation and Digital Transformation for Global Enterprises

Strategic alliance aimed at enabling clients transition to meaningful business outcomes Press Release – November 25, 2024 – WARREN, N.J. & MUMBAI, India – LTIMindtree [NSE: LTIM, BSE: 540005], a global technology consulting and digital solutions company and Microsoft are joining forces to usher in a new era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven transformation. By leveraging LTIMindtree’s industry specific expertise and Microsoft’s cutting-edge AI technologies, global … Continue reading LTIMindtree and Microsoft Join Forces to Supercharge AI Innovation and Digital Transformation for Global Enterprises

Impact Newswire28/11/202428/11/2024