Software stories
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
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Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.
Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws
Last week
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network security
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financial systems
Kaspersky reveals Lazarus Group's 'Operation SyncHole,' targeting South Korean supply chains via software vulnerabilities and watering hole attacks.
UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
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digital transformation
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Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.
Park Place acquires CSI to expand hybrid cloud services
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digital transformation
Park Place Technologies has acquired UK-based CSI, bolstering its hybrid cloud services and strengthening support for legacy IBM infrastructures globally.
Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
UK software deployment delays cost IT teams GBP £107,000 a year
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devops
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partner programmes
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financial systems
UK firms face average four-month delays in software rollouts, costing GBP £107,000 per IT team annually due to skill shortages and lack of automation.
Softonic sees surge in wellness app downloads during April
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apps
Softonic reports a surge in downloads of stress-relief apps during Stress Awareness Month, with wellness tools now doubling on its platform in a year.
Veeam unveils secure AI access to backups with Anthropic MCP
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virtualisation
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data protection
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data analytics
Veeam unveils AI-ready features with Model Context Protocol support, enabling secure, context-aware access to backup data for smarter enterprise solutions.
Lineaje launches AI-powered self-healing for software security
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application security
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partner programmes
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devsecops
Lineaje unveils AI-driven tools to enhance software supply chain security, offering self-healing open-source packages and comprehensive risk analysis.
CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
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digital transformation
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software development
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software
ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.
Auctane streamlines billing with expanded BillingPlatform use
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martech
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commerce systems
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software
Auctane is expanding its use of BillingPlatform to streamline billing and financial reporting across its growing suite of shipping products worldwide.
InDebted welcomes Nic Chin as the new Chief Financial Officer
Last month
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saas
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fintech
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software
InDebted has appointed Nic Chin as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Lachlan Heussler, to steer the company's ambitious growth plans.
Intelex launches new EHSQ software for smaller firms
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digital transformation
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hcm
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software
Intelex has launched Intelex Essentials, a streamlined EHSQ management software designed for small and medium-sized enterprises, simplifying safety compliance.
Global GenAI spending to hit USD $644 billion by 2025
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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Global spending on generative AI is set to soar to USD $644 billion by 2025, marking a 76.4% increase from the previous year, according to Gartner.
Beyond Key wins national export excellence award in India
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Beyond Key has clinched the National Export Excellence Award in India, acknowledging its significant contributions to global software exports and innovation.
Zoho introduces Projects Plus to enhance project management
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
Zoho has launched Projects Plus, a new project management platform for medium and large organisations, integrating key apps to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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devops
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supply chain & logistics
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apm
Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.
Kaspersky enhances security access for smaller developers
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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software development
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collaboration
Kaspersky has launched a revamped initiative in its Kaspersky United programme, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for smaller companies and software startups.
Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising e-commerce and smart analytics.