Investment stories - Page 7
Generative AI deployment surges as firms drive innovation
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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martech
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Organisations are significantly boosting their generative AI investments, with nearly a quarter now integrating the technology, up from 6% in 2023.
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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llms
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microsoft
DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
Konica Minolta report reveals 2024 Australian IT trends
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Konica Minolta Australia's 2024 IT trends report has revealed that 68% of C-suite execs focus on operational efficiency.
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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virtualisation
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open source
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software development
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.
King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.
BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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edutech
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devops
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apm
BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.
Cybersecurity budgets surge but confidence gaps persist
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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ai
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it professionals
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investment
Ivanti’s latest Risk Communications report shows 71% of security professionals anticipate increased 2024 cybersecurity budgets, but confidence gaps persist between IT and business leaders.
Nasuni secures USD $1.2 billion investment led by Vista Equity
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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ai
Nasuni secures majority investment led by Vista Equity Partners, valued at approximately USD $1.2 billion, to boost growth and innovation in the hybrid cloud market.
Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Shopify's Southeast Asia Retail Report 2024 reveals 68% of regional retailers will up social commerce spending amid economic challenges, driven by rising consumer engagement on platforms like TikTok.
Why 'trust us, we’re an exchange!' simply isn’t good enough
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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edutech
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Trust is paramount in the crypto world. Exchanges must earn it through robust security, user education, and transparency to ensure a safe investment environment.
Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Fortinet has been named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, highlighting its efforts in simplifying operations and enhancing security.
Enterprise IoT market hits USD $269 billion amid growth shifts
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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uc
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software
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telco
The enterprise IoT market hit USD $269 billion in 2023, with 15% growth. Expected deceleration in 2024 due to economic concerns could shift investment focus to software.
Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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meridian energy
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investment
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deliveroo
Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO Ed McManus as Senior Operating Partner, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in Australia and New Zealand.
Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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power / energy
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cleantech
Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.
Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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martech
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genai
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ai
Adobe's latest report reveals the Asia Pacific and Japan region leads in generative AI adoption, outpacing the US and Europe with a 65% implementation rate.
Canon celebrates major success at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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cx
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martech
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cleantech
Canon triumphs at drupa 2024, surpassing sales targets despite fewer visitors. The Core exhibit captivates 6,000+ guests with immersive printing innovations.
Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.
Beroe invests in AI firm Forestreet to enhance procurement tools
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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procurement
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investment
Beroe has made a strategic investment in Forestreet, enhancing its AI-driven procurement intelligence with advanced supplier discovery technology. Vel Dhinagaravel joins Forestreet's board.
Australian retailers struggling to deliver best of breed eCommerce
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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crm
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martech
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personalisation
Australian retailers lag in eCommerce maturity, with 16.8% of sales online. While COVID and cost-of-living affects investment, Gen Y and Gen Z may push online sales to 33% by 2033.
SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital engagement
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bi
SAS and The Kids Cancer Project extend their partnership by three years to enhance childhood cancer research in Australia through advanced analytics, significantly boosting donations and research investments.