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United Breweries to close Mangalore brewery

4 days ago | just-drinks.com | Kuldeep Jha

Heineken-owned United Breweries will shut its Mangalore brewery in the Indian state of Karnataka this month. What’s included in your subscription: Personalized Access: Secure login to Just Drinks Industry News & Expert Commentary: Timely updates and exclusive C-level interviews. Case Studies & Deep Dives: Real-world applications and in-depth analyses.
Snowflake to buy Crunchy Data for enhanced Postgres solutions

4 days ago | verdict.co.uk | Kuldeep Jha

AI Data Cloud company Snowflake has disclosed plans to acquire Crunchy Data, a developer of cloud-based database software. The company did not disclose details of the deal, but CNBC, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that it could be valued at approximately $250m. The acquisition will introduce Snowflake Postgres, an AI-ready, enterprise-grade, and developer-friendly PostgreSQL database to Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud.
Applied Digital signs $7bn lease with CoreWeave

4 days ago | verdict.co.uk | Kuldeep Jha

Applied Digital, a developer of digital infrastructure for high-performance computing (HPC) applications, has signed two approximately 15-year lease agreements with AI cloud-computing startup CoreWeave. Under the agreements, Applied Digital will provide 250MW of critical IT load to support CoreWeave’s AI and HPC infrastructure at its Ellendale, North Dakota data centre campus. The company expects to generate approximately $7bn in total revenue over the lease terms.
LinkedIn slashes 281 jobs across California in US

5 days ago | verdict.co.uk | Kuldeep Jha

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional networking platform, has laid off 281 employees across California, according to a WARN document filed with local authorities. The job cuts affect various roles, including engineers, and span multiple locations. It included 159 positions in Mountain View, 60 in San Francisco, 23 in Sunnyvale, 11 in Carpinteria, and 28 remote workers based in the state. The layoffs are part of workforce reductions at Microsoft, LinkedIn’s parent company.
Microsoft’s Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy

5 days ago | verdict.co.uk | Kuldeep Jha

Microsoft Rus, a subsidiary of Microsoft Corp in Russia, is reportedly set to file for bankruptcy, Reuters reported citing a note published on the official Fedresurs registry. Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment, reported Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously stated that foreign service providers, such as Microsoft and Zoom, acting against Russian interests should be “throttled”.
CloudZero raises $56m to enhance cloud cost efficiency solutions

5 days ago | verdict.co.uk | Kuldeep Jha

CloudZero, a provider of cloud cost efficiency solutions, has raised $56m in a Series C funding round after achieving triple-digit growth for another year. The round was led by BlueCrest Capital Management and Innovius Capital, with participation from Matrix Partners, Threshold Ventures, Underscore VC, G20 Ventures, and a strategic investment from MongoDB.
Anduril, Meta collaborate to develop XR solutions for US Military

1 week ago | verdict.co.uk | Kuldeep Jha

Anduril Industries has collaborated with Meta to develop a suite of integrated extended reality (XR) products designed to enhance operational capabilities for the US military. The collaboration will focus on providing soldiers with improved perception and intuitive control of autonomous platforms, leveraging over a decade of investment by both companies in advanced hardware, software, and AI, according to Anduril.
Karan Thapar: An Indian who never disappoints Pakistan

3 weeks ago | organiser.org | Kuldeep Jha

Indian journalist Karan Thapar and The Wire, a platform known for questionable journalism, have faced severe backlash following the reported ban of The Wire across India on 9 May 2025. This action reportedly stemmed from Thapar’s 28 April interview with Pakistani commentator Najam Sethi. Conducted in the wake of the devastating Pahalgam attack, this interview allowed Sethi to peddle baseless claims that harm India’s sovereignty and embolden its adversary.
Hyundai partners with Loop for data-driven retailer insights

2 months ago | motorfinanceonline.com | Kuldeep Jha

Hyundai UK has partnered with automotive data solutions provider Loop to enhance the performance of its retailer network through data-driven insights. The partnership will focus on improving productivity and profitability, as well as ensuring consistency across Hyundai’s UK retailers by using advanced data analytics. Loop will provide Hyundai with its ‘Balanced Scorecard’ solution, designed to track 30 key performance indicators (KPIs) across the 148 retailers in the UK.
Automation could save UK used car dealers over £1m yearly, says Autofinity

2 months ago | motorfinanceonline.com | Kuldeep Jha

Autofinity has revealed that UK dealer groups could save more than £1m ($1.2m) each year by automating their used car online merchandising processes. This finding comes after an extensive analysis conducted with several dealer groups across the UK, focusing on the costs associated with marketing used vehicles online. Led by Autofinity chief solutions officer Chris Banks, the study assessed the numerous tasks involved in vehicle merchandising.