Braid raises €34.13 million for branded mobile connectivity platform
The Hague-based Braid raised €34.13 million ($38 million) in Series A funding led by Octopus Ventures, EU-Startups reported. The Dutch company's API lets enterprises sell eSIM mobile plans under their own brands through more than 600 carriers.
TamilEOT releases open models for detecting when Tamil callers finish speaking
Researchers released TamilEOT, an open dataset and two models that detect whether a Tamil telephone caller has finished speaking or is pausing.
OpenAI signs UAE deployment deals across energy, investment and government
OpenAI signed agreements to deploy its technology across energy companies, investment firms and government agencies in the United Arab Emirates, Bloomberg reported. The deals deepen its ties with the country as it seeks billions of dollars in funding from state-backed investors.
Active attacks target Drupal Commerce, Ivanti and Synology systems
Attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in Drupal Commerce Core, Ivanti Connect Secure and Synology DSM, heise reports, citing security advisories.
ADNOC signs multiyear AI deployment agreement with OpenAI and G42
ADNOC announced a multiyear agreement with OpenAI and G42 on November 2 to develop and deploy AI agents that connect operational, capital and commercial decisions across its energy business.
Seamoretech secures €1.1 million for brine recovery technology
Porto-based Seamoretech secured €1.1 million in the first closing of its seed round, bringing its total funding to €3 million. Rypples, 7Seas Capital and Crédito Agrícola participated.

