Workiz Recognized as One of North America’s Fastest-Growing Companies on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

The leading field service management solution attributes its significant revenue growth to its commitment to innovation, AI leadership, and a strong growth mindset. SAN DIEGO, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Workiz, the leading field service management platform with over 120,000 customers, today announced it is now on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ list, a ranking of the… Continue reading Workiz Recognized as One of North America’s Fastest-Growing Companies on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

Chinese self-driving firm Pony AI seeks to raise up to $195m in US IPOIt is eyeing a valuation of up to $4.48b in the upcoming IPO.

Pony AI is seeking a valuation of up to $4.48 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Thursday, as the Chinese self-driving firm moves ahead with its long-sought plan for a New York listing. Pony, founded in 2016 and backed by Japanese automaker Toyota, aims to raise up to $195 million by… Continue reading Chinese self-driving firm Pony AI seeks to raise up to $195m in US IPOIt is eyeing a valuation of up to $4.48b in the upcoming IPO.

Workiz Unplugged Podcast Empowers Field Service Professionals in the Age of AI

The leading field service software provider is ushering in a new era in AI-driven solutions and expert insights SAN DIEGO, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Workiz, the leading field service management platform with over 120,000 customers, announces the launch of the “Workiz Unplugged” podcast – a dedicated platform that brings the voices of field service… Continue reading Workiz Unplugged Podcast Empowers Field Service Professionals in the Age of AI

China’s WeRide raises $440.5m from US IPO, placementWeRide’s IPO follows the debut of EV maker Zeekr on NYSE earlier this year.

Self-driving startup WeRide raised a combined $440.5 million in its US initial public offering and a private placement on Friday, the latest Chinese firm to capitalise on improving investor sentiment and easing regulatory roadblocks. The number of Chinese companies that have pursued stock market flotations in the United States had dropped in the past few years, after… Continue reading China’s WeRide raises $440.5m from US IPO, placementWeRide’s IPO follows the debut of EV maker Zeekr on NYSE earlier this year.

Aptiv buys 18% stake in Chinese self-driving tech provider MAXIEYE for $80mMAXIEYE is also backed by Fosun Capital, Texas Instruments, and Ambarella.

NYSE-listed auto parts supplier Aptiv has picked up an 18% stake in Chinese self-driving technology provider MAXIEYE Automotive Technology for 570 million yuan ($80.1 million), according to a company release on Thursday.  Aptiv will tie up with MAXIEYE to develop a computing platform that integrates advanced algorithms and Wind River software, as the firm seeks… Continue reading Aptiv buys 18% stake in Chinese self-driving tech provider MAXIEYE for $80mMAXIEYE is also backed by Fosun Capital, Texas Instruments, and Ambarella.

Chinese self-driving startup WeRide files for $119m Nasdaq IPOIt also plans to raise $320.5m in a private placement.

Chinese self-driving startup WeRide has filed for a $119.4 million initial public offering on Nasdaq and a private placement of $320.5 million, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters on Wednesday. As part of the offering, the Guangzhou-based company will offer 6.5 million American depositary shares in a price range of $15.5 to $18.5… Continue reading Chinese self-driving startup WeRide files for $119m Nasdaq IPOIt also plans to raise $320.5m in a private placement.

Here’s why China has been testing its autonomous car technology in the U.S. for years

Chinese companies are aggressively developing autonomous vehicles. In August, China announced that it had issued 16,000 test licenses for driverless cars and opened up about 20,000 miles of roads nationwide for autonomous vehicle testing. But Chinese autonomous vehicle companies have also quietly been testing their technology on U.S. streets. Baidu, Didi, WeRide, Pony.ai and AutoX… Continue reading Here’s why China has been testing its autonomous car technology in the U.S. for years

Chinese logistics firm BingEx valued at nearly $1.2b in US IPOThe IPO bodes well for the broader market which had been depressed for almost two years.

China’s BingEx said on Friday it had raised $66 million in its U.S. initial public offering valuing the courier delivery firm at $1.17 billion, signaling a recovery in investors’ risk appetite and easing regulatory hurdles. The company, which brands its services as FlashEx, sold 4 million American depositary shares (ADS) in the offering priced at $16.50 each. It had aimed to sell… Continue reading Chinese logistics firm BingEx valued at nearly $1.2b in US IPOThe IPO bodes well for the broader market which had been depressed for almost two years.

Chinese courier delivery firm BingEx eyes US IPO at $1.2b valuationThe company is looking to raise up to $68m at the top of its targeted range.

Chinese courier delivery firm BingEx is aiming for a valuation of $1.21 billion in its US listing, banking on recovering investor appetite for new stocks and easing of regulatory roadblocks. The company, which brands its services as FlashEx, is looking to sell 4 million American depositary shares (ADS) in the initial public offering, priced between… Continue reading Chinese courier delivery firm BingEx eyes US IPO at $1.2b valuationThe company is looking to raise up to $68m at the top of its targeted range.

How Elon Musk hopes his new supercomputers will boost his businesses

Elon Musk is on a mission to build new supercomputers. As the CEO of Tesla and his new artificial intelligence startup xAI, the tech titan has big plans for how artificial intelligence can help to supercharge his businesses. In January, he wrote on X that Tesla should be viewed as an AI/robotics company rather than… Continue reading How Elon Musk hopes his new supercomputers will boost his businesses