Vinci, which uses AI simulations to accelerate chip and other hardware design, raised a $36M Series A led by Xora Innovation, taking its total funding to $46M (Max A. Cherney/Reuters)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a 14% year-over-year increase in Q4 revenue, totaling $9.68 billion, but fell short of the $9.94 billion estimate. Server revenue decreased by 5% to $4.5 billion, and the company forecasted Q1 revenue below expectations, leading to a more than 5% drop in after-hours trading.

Flex, an AI startup focused on providing financial services and credit solutions to mid-sized companies, has successfully raised $60 million in a Series B funding round led by Portage, achieving a valuation of $500 million. This funding will enhance its offerings and expand its market presence.

Microsoft has denied a report claiming that several divisions within the company have lowered sales growth targets for AI products, asserting that aggregate sales quotas for these products remain unchanged. This response follows a report from The Information indicating that some units had indeed reduced their sales expectations due to missed growth targets.

Micron Technology announced its decision to exit the Crucial consumer business, focusing instead on advanced memory chips for AI data centers, amid a global supply shortage. This strategic shift reflects the company's response to evolving market demands and the increasing importance of AI technologies.

JD.com's JingDong Industrials (JDi), a supply chain technology and services provider, is set to raise approximately $420 million in its upcoming IPO in Hong Kong, as reported by Reuters. This move reflects the company's strategic efforts to expand its market presence and capitalize on the growing demand for supply chain solutions in the region.