Future of Enterprise

05 Feb 2025

Data centre demand drives Keppel's annual profit higher

Singapore’s Keppel posted a 5% rise in its full-year underlying profit on Wednesday, as earnings for its connectivity segment were boosted by strong demand for digital infrastructure required for artificial intelligence-based services.

Software firm Dassault Systemes sees higher sales, earnings in 2025

04 Feb 2025

French software company Dassault Systemes on Tuesday forecast revenue growth of between 6% and 8% for 2025, above the 5% rise seen last year, counting on its competitive positioning after its software revenue improved in the fourth quarter.

Shareholder adviser ISS wants to block virtual AGMs at Siemens

03 Feb 2025

Influential shareholder adviser ISS wants Siemens to return to in-person annual general meetings and has recommended shareholders vote against allowing virtual meetings in the coming years, according to a proposal seen by Reuters.

Chipmaker STMicroelectronics sees an even softer first quarter in 2025

30 Jan 2025

STMicroelectronics, one of Europe’s largest chipmakers, said on Thursday it expected sales to fall further in the first quarter of 2025, as the downturn seen in its key markets drags on into the new year.

Rivian says other automakers 'knocking on door' about tech from VW joint venture

24 Jan 2025

A joint venture between U.S. electric pickup and SUV maker Rivian and Volkswagen is in talks with other automakers about supplying their software and electrical architecture, a senior Rivian executive said on Thursday.

23 Jan 2025

Taiwan's HTC to sell part of XR unit to Google for $250 million

Taiwan’s HTC said on Thursday it will sell part of its unit for extended reality (XR) headsets and glasses to Google for $250 million and transfer some of its employees to the U.S. company.

Indian IT sector's talent management to evolve, Infosys CTO says at Davos

22 Jan 2025

Infosys expects the way the tech industry manages talent to shift and has already begun experimenting with how this transformation will occur, its chief technology officer said in an interview Davos, Switzerland.

Spain's Indra appoints Angel Escribano as new chairman

20 Jan 2025

Spanish defence and technology company Indra on Sunday said it has appointed Angel Escribano as its new chairman, after former chairman Marc Murtra accepted telecom giant Telefonica’s offer to become chief executive.

Clearwater to buy software maker Enfusion for $1.5 billion in expansion push

14 Jan 2025

Clearwater Analytics has agreed to acquire Enfusion in a $1.5 billion cash-and-stock deal as the financial software maker looks to bolster its international presence and enter the hedge fund industry.

Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market

10 Jan 2025

South Korea’s Hyundai Motor said on Friday it would introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market dominated by local giants with established petrol and hybrid vehicle technologies.

China's Xpeng plans to hire more than 6,000 workers in 2025

03 Jan 2025