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Lockton India unveils AI-powered LocktonThrive platform
Fintech

Lockton India unveils AI-powered LocktonThrive platform

Lockton India launches LocktonThrive, an AI-powered platform unifying physical, mental, social and financial wellbeing into one interface.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Thrive launches Abacode compliance services after deal
Data Protection

Thrive launches Abacode compliance services after deal

Thrive widens post-Abacode push with managed compliance service for firms facing tougher rules and cyber risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last week
Tech leaders call for broader hiring to boost women
Digital Transformation

Tech leaders call for broader hiring to boost women

Tech bosses urge wider recruitment, earlier coding education and a rethink of what counts as technical excellence to open senior roles to women.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Last month
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding

OpenAI secures USD $122 billion in funding as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank back a rapid expansion in compute, enterprise tools and product plans.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Rogo buys Offset to boost AI agents for finance pros
Software-as-a-Service

Rogo buys Offset to boost AI agents for finance pros

Rogo acquires AI agent firm Offset to deepen automation in investment banking and buy-side workflows after its USD $75 million Series C.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Thrive unveils governed AI workspace & adoption model
Unified Communications

Thrive unveils governed AI workspace & adoption model

Thrive launches a governed AI workspace and phased adoption model to tame shadow AI, uniting access to 50-plus major language models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
From data to decisions: How women leaders turn intelligence into impact?
Data Analytics

From data to decisions: How women leaders turn intelligence into impact?

From dashboards to boardrooms, women leaders are turning AI-driven data into ethical, scalable decisions that reshape business strategy.

By Priyanka Aeron • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Most enterprises unprepared for HPE's virtualisation reset
Virtualisation

Most enterprises unprepared for HPE's virtualisation reset

Most enterprises are unprepared for HPE's 'Great Virtualization Reset' even as two‑thirds plan major strategy changes within two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Databricks raises USD $4bn, valued at USD $134bn
Data Analytics

Databricks raises USD $4bn, valued at USD $134bn

Databricks secures over USD $4bn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to USD $134bn as demand for AI data infrastructure surges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
ServiceNow launches unified AI Experience with multimodal agents
Customer Relationship Management

ServiceNow launches unified AI Experience with multimodal agents

ServiceNow unveils AI Experience, a unified, multimodal AI platform that streamlines enterprise workflows with voice, text, image, and web agents for smarter work.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity
Customer Relationship Management

ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity

ServiceNow launches AI Experience, a unified conversational AI platform integrating workflows to enhance productivity across enterprises with secure, multimodal tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Databricks secures USD $1 billion to boost AI & hits USD $100 billion value
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $1 billion to boost AI & hits USD $100 billion value

Databricks has raised USD $1 billion, valuing the AI firm at over USD $100 billion amid rapid growth and a USD $4 billion revenue run-rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Thrive launches AI-powered NDR to cut breach costs & downtime
Firewalls

Thrive launches AI-powered NDR to cut breach costs & downtime

Thrive's new AI-powered Network Detection and Response service helps businesses swiftly identify and tackle cyber threats, aiming to cut breach costs and downtime.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Thrive launches 'Wellness Era' with rewards for employee health
Human Capital Management

Thrive launches 'Wellness Era' with rewards for employee health

Thrive has launched the 'Wellness Era' programme, rewarding UK employees with cash and spa vouchers for improving sleep, stress, and physical activity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

ThoughtSpot sees 133% usage surge as enterprises embrace AI analytics
Data Analytics

ThoughtSpot sees 133% usage surge as enterprises embrace AI analytics

ThoughtSpot reports 133% rise in platform use as AI analytics gain traction, with 52% of customers using its Spotter AI agent for insights.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions
Small Business

BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions

Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Thrive launches Managed AI services for secure mid-market growth
Digital Transformation

Thrive launches Managed AI services for secure mid-market growth

Thrive unveils Managed AI services to help mid-market firms securely develop and deploy AI strategies, enhancing growth and managing AI risks effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025