Investment stories - Page 7
UK tech innovations showcased in Singapore at joint event
Fri, 20th Oct 2023
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investment
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safety
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ndi
SDTA and Innovate UK showcase eight UK tech firms at inaugural joint event, culminating eight-month Global Incubator Programme.
UK IT leaders view digital infrastructure as a business risk
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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big data
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data analytics
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bi
A Telehouse Europe study found 95% of UK IT leaders perceive their infrastructure as a potential business risk.
11.6% increase in cybersecurity spending amid rising threats
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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firewall
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microsoft
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network security
Global cybersecurity spending reaches $19 billion in Q2 2023, with Palo Alto Networks leading the market growth at 25.4%, says Canalys.
ClickUp is doubling down its investment in the Asia-Pacific
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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apac
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expansion
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investment
ClickUp is expanding its investment in APAC with localised data hosting in response to its regional growth and innovation.
British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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edutech
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power / energy
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In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.
Hitachi launches HPX to revolutionise India's fintech sector
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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fintech
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hitachi
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customers
Hitachi Payment Services launches HPX, an initiative aimed at transforming India's payment industry with fintech startups.
CMTG highlights IT threats during Cyber Security Awareness Month
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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malware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Perth-based cyber security firm, CMTG, warns Australians of significant daily online threats amidst Security Awareness Month.
TILTLABS expands into Geospatial Digital Twins for smart urban development
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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big data
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bi
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contact centre
TILTLABS set to reshape urban environments with Geospatial Digital Twins, offering sustainable, efficient, and data-driven urban spaces.
Cybersecurity challenges persist for SMBs, revealing need for support
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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data protection
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payroll systems
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it training
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are struggling with cybersecurity challenges and lack necessary support - Sage report.
Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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microsoft
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cloud services
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data protection
Permira becomes main stakeholder in tech firm CSI Group in major ownership shakeup, anticipating significant growth.
Pioneering online Kiwi college establishes $1m global scholarship
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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edutech
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e-learning
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leadership
NZ's Crimson Global Academy announces a NZD$1m scholarship program, targeting diverse students globally for 2024.
Schneider Electric invests $1.2 Million into green data centers
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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power / energy
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singapore
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national university of singapore
Schneider Electric Singapore invests SGD$1.2M in a data center testbed aiming to develop eco-friendly and energy-efficient cooling solutions.
VoWLAN market forecast to exceed $76 Billion by 2033
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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market
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investment
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telco
The voice-over WLAN (VoWLAN) market is projected to surpass US$ 76.0 billion by 2033, according to a new report by Future Market Insights.
India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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it infrastructure
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ai
India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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microsoft
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digital music
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youtube
ALIAVIA Ventures nets AU$13.5m to back female-led technology firms in Australia and the US, closing a funding gap.
NTT unveils new data centre in commitment to Malaysia
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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colocation
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cios
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kaspersky
NTT has unveiled its new data centre in Malaysia, representing a RM 234 million investment and part of Malaysia's vision to become an 'Asian Digital Tiger'.
Strategic positioning essential for pre-scaled tech companies seeking premium M&A valuations
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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investment
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m&a
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dai magister
Tech M&A activity is shifting to a buyer's market in 2023, with low valuations and attractive growth assets available, according to DAI Magister.
SuperOps.ai raises $12M following 300% spike in customers
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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workflow
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capital raising
SuperOps.ai, the AI-powered IT management software platform, has raised $12.4m in Series B funding, with customer numbers increasing by 300%.
Cylera strengthens cybersecurity partnership with NHS Trust
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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it in healthcare
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cost
Cylera partners with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust for three years, enhancing healthcare IoT cybersecurity.
WiseTech Global acquires MatchBox for container optimisation
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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investment
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m&a
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productivity
WiseTech Global acquires MatchBox Exchange to optimize reuse of shipping containers and boost efficiency in the logistics industry.
Rising AI adoption sparks optimism in Australian businesses
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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compliance
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ai
FIS reports reveal a quick rise in AI use in Australia; 71% of firms using Generative AI plan to increase their investment.
The importance of conversational AI in contact centres
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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contact centre
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digital transformation
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cx
8x8 publishes report highlighting the growing adoption and value of conversational AI in the contact centre industry.
43% of DX Pros lack insight on customer preferences
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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investment
Almost half of digital experience professionals lack insight into customer preferences on their apps and websites.
PerfectScale secures US$7.1 million for Kubernetes optimisation
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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paas
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cloud services
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iaas
The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to nearly US$10 million since its founding in March 2022.