Software & It News

Army

BAE Systems OneArc secures VBS4 enterprise license upgrade with Norwegian military

BAE Systems OneArc has been selected by the Norwegian Armed Forces for an enterprise license upgrade to VBS4, its virtual training platform. The multi-year agreement includes VBS Builder Edition, Blue IG, software support, and training services, advancing virtual mission rehearsal and interoperability with Nordic defence partners.

2 days ago • Norway

AI & Automation

Accenture invests in Replit to scale AI-native software development for enterprises

Accenture has invested in Replit through Accenture Ventures and formed a strategic partnership to bring AI-driven software creation to enterprise environments. The collaboration aims to accelerate development cycles using natural language prompts and agentic AI, enabling teams to move from idea to working application more rapidly.

2 days ago • United States

Software & IT

Wipro secures $1 billion transformation deal with Olam Group in 8-year engagement

Wipro has signed an 8-year strategic transformation deal with Olam Group valued at over $1 billion, with a committed spend of $800 million. The engagement will deliver AI-powered services across Olam's farm-to-fork value chain, while Wipro also acquires Mindsprint, Olam's digital transformation enabler, as a wholly owned subsidiary.

2 days ago • India;Singapore

Software & IT

SLB secures three-year enterprise software deal to digitize Azule Energy operations in Angola

Azule Energy has signed a three-year contract with SLB to expand the use of its digital operations platform in Angola. The software will integrate reservoir modeling and well planning to cut project lead times and automate workflows.

2 days ago • Angola

Navy

CACI secures USD 85 million US Navy task order for advanced fleet engineering and cybersecurity

CACI International Inc. has secured a five-year task order worth up to $85 million to provide engineering and technical services to the U.S. Navy. The contract focuses on enhancing ship and submarine design through data analysis and software-defined solutions, ensuring the American fleet maintains a technological advantage against evolving maritime threats.

2 days ago • United States

Mergers & Acquisitions

Infosys acquires Optimum Healthcare IT to expand provider-focused digital transformation capabilities

Infosys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT, a healthcare digital transformation firm recognized in the KLAS rankings. The acquisition strengthens Infosys’ provider segment presence, adding domain expertise and expanding AI and cloud offerings for health systems.

2 days ago • India;United States

Construction

World Bank approves $796 million loan for Bahia infrastructure and competitiveness push

The World Bank has approved a $796 million loan to support policy reforms in Brazil's Bahia state, targeting transport infrastructure, digital public services, and clean energy value chains. The operation aims to close infrastructure gaps and boost job creation through integrated road contracting, EV charging frameworks, and rural renewable energy expansion.

2 days ago • Brazil

Investments & Funding

EIB Global commits EUR 40 million to Speedinvest for African tech expansion

The European Investment Bank’s development arm has pledged EUR 40 million to Speedinvest’s inaugural Africa-dedicated fund. The capital aims to scale high-growth startups in fintech, healthcare, and mobility across the continent, with a strategic focus on gender-inclusive investing and cross-border digital integration.

2 days ago • Europe;Africa

Islamic Finance

Newgen's Dubai unit wins $2.22m software deal with Kuwaiti bank

Newgen Software Technologies' Dubai subsidiary has secured a $2.22 million contract from an undisclosed bank in Kuwait. The two-year agreement involves the implementation of Islamic finance origination and customer communication software, reinforcing the company's expansion in the Gulf region's banking sector.

2 days ago • Kuwait;United Arab Emirates

Software & IT

India rolls out upgraded Rajmarg Pravesh portal to digitise highway access and infrastructure approvals

India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced an upgraded Rajmarg Pravesh portal to simplify approvals for highway access and infrastructure projects. The digital platform consolidates multiple permissions into a single interface, aiming to accelerate project clearances and improve transparency for businesses and public agencies.

2 days ago • India

Software & IT

NVIDIA secures advanced optical supply chain through USD 2 billion investment in Coherent Corp

NVIDIA has entered a multiyear strategic partnership with Coherent Corp., involving a USD 2 billion investment and a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment. The deal secures long-term manufacturing capacity for laser and optical networking products essential for scaling energy-efficient, high-bandwidth AI data center infrastructure.

2 days ago • United States

Software & IT

Kazakhstan and ADB formalize $5.5 billion infrastructure pipeline through 2029

Kazakhstan’s government and the Asian Development Bank have agreed on a $5.5 billion project pipeline for 2026–2029, targeting transport, digital infrastructure, water management and housing. The framework deepens long-term financing cooperation and underscores Astana’s push for infrastructure-led economic modernization.

2 days ago • Kazakhstan