North American stories

Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

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.

osapiens will invest EUR €35 million to expand in the UK, creating 150 skilled jobs and supporting sustainability compliance amid new regulations.

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.

UbiSim launches AI-powered updates to its VR nursing education platform, enhancing personalised scenarios and expanding clinical training tools for students and educators.

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.

Spencer Building Carrier Hotel in Vancouver is expanding its facilities, adding two new data halls to address soaring demand for data centre services.

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

SenSen, the Australian AI firm focused on urban management, has appointed Leah Quintana as Head of Strategic Alliances to drive growth in North America.

Exclusive Networks has appointed Jason Beal as President Americas, succeeding Brian Vincik, to strengthen its cybersecurity presence in North America.

Mindgard, a UK startup focused on AI security, has raised $8 million in seed funding to boost R&D and expand into the US market.

impact.com has reported strong growth for 2024, adding over 1,000 clients and surpassing USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue amid global challenges.

Dotlines UK is launching Audra Security, an affordable suite of products for homes and small businesses, aiming to simplify internet safety across the UK.

TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.

TeamViewer has announced its largest acquisition to date, acquiring 1E for USD $720 million to enhance its digital employee experience solutions.

Josef has secured new funding to enhance its AI-driven tool, Josef Q, capitalising on strong demand from corporate legal teams since its North American launch.