All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Q-CTRL secures additional $59m to advance quantum software 

Q-CTRL plans to use the new capital to fund quantum control research and development as well as product engineering.  

OpenAI Singapore expansion to boost AI tools in Asia-Pacific 

The Singapore office will act as a central hub for OpenAI to collaborate with regional partners, governments, and customers. 

Blue Owl to acquire IPI Partners for $1bn in data centre push 

Since its inception in 2016, IPI is said to have become one of the largest private data centre investors in the US, with a portfolio of 82 data centres. 

Ooredoo Qatar partners with Tech Mahindra to enhance managed security services 

This collaboration aligns with Ooredoo’s goal to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions by partnering with a global technology service vendor. 

Infosys partners with Polestar for technology hub in India 

The hub will serve as a cornerstone for Polestar’s development of in-car infotainment, software and electrical/electronics engineering, and digital services. 

OpenAI planning restructure to for-profit benefit corporation 

After the reorganisation, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is expected receive equity in the for-profit company for the first time. 

Torq raises $70m for generative AI security operations platform 

The company intends to utilise the funds to expand its operations, recruit top-tier engineering, R&D, and sales talent, and invest in generative AI. 

Cybersecurity startup Wiz in talks to sell shares

The potential transaction would allow current shareholders to tender between $500m and $700m of their holdings. 

TSMC and Samsung explore building advanced chip factories in UAE 

Executives from TSMC have visited the UAE to explore the possibility of creating a plant complex. 

Qualcomm approaches Intel to explore potential acquisition 

Separately, Apollo Global Management has offered to invest up to $5bn in Intel, which could be a boost to the chipmaker’s efforts to revitalise its business.