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OCBC to lift annual tech spending above $771mn as new CEO doubles down on AI
CBC plans to raise its annual technology spending to more than 771mn, according to Bloomberg, as Singapore’s second-largest lender leans harder into AI and digital banking. The increase marks one of the first strategic signals from Tan Teck Long, who took over as group chief executive on 1 January 2026. Tan succeeded Helen Wong, who retired at [] This story continues at The Next Web
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The Next Web
· Jul 6, 2026
Thought Machine crosses $100M revenue and delays its London IPO to 2028
Most tech founders chase a bigger valuation. Thought Machine’s boss would rather talk about revenue, and he has just crossed a milestone worth boasting about. The London core-banking company has passed 100m in annual revenue for the first time, tech.eu reported. It also took a fresh £30m (41m) from a “tier 1” bank, and pushed [] This story continues at The Next Web
The Motley Fool
· Jul 7, 2026
Got $1,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
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· Jul 8, 2026
Enerpac Q3 FY26 slides: $472M SFE deal, strong product growth
Enerpac Q3 FY26 slides: $472M SFE deal, strong product growth
Seeking Alpha
· Jun 24, 2026
CEVA, Inc.: Better Demand Story, But Valuation Offers Little Margin Of Safety
CEVA, Inc.: Better Demand Story, But Valuation Offers Little Margin Of Safety
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Related coverage for "OCBC to lift annual tech spending above $771mn as new CEO doubles down on AI": The Next Web — Thought Machine crosses $100M revenue and delays its London IPO to 2028. The Motley Fool — Got $1,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term. Investing.com — Enerpac Q3 FY26 slides: $472M SFE deal, strong product growth. Seeking Alpha — CEVA, Inc.: Better Demand Story, But Valuation Offers Little Margin Of Safety