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Investment stories - Page 18

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India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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ai
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edge ai
India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
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ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
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google
ALIAVIA Ventures nets AU$13.5m to back female-led technology firms in Australia and the US, closing a funding gap.
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NTT unveils new data centre in commitment to Malaysia
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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dc
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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'.
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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.
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SuperOps.ai raises $12M following 300% spike in customers
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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investment
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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%.
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Cylera strengthens cybersecurity partnership with NHS Trust
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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investment
Cylera partners with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust for three years, enhancing healthcare IoT cybersecurity.
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WiseTech Global acquires MatchBox for container optimisation
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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supply chain & logistics
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productivity
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investment
WiseTech Global acquires MatchBox Exchange to optimize reuse of shipping containers and boost efficiency in the logistics industry.
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Rising AI adoption sparks optimism in Australian businesses
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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genai
FIS reports reveal a quick rise in AI use in Australia; 71% of firms using Generative AI plan to increase their investment.
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The importance of conversational AI in contact centres
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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uc
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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.
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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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ecommerce
Almost half of digital experience professionals lack insight into customer preferences on their apps and websites.
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PerfectScale secures US$7.1 million for Kubernetes optimisation
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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paas
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iaas
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open source
The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to nearly US$10 million since its founding in March 2022.
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Cloud ERP platform Wiise launches in NZ, giving business a next step solution
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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it in manufacturing
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risk & compliance
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ecommerce
Cloud ERP platform Wiise launches in New Zealand, offering tailored solutions for financial services, manufacturing, and warehousing sectors.
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Workday segments APJ for more focus; appoints new APAC President
Mon, 2nd Oct 2023
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hcm
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partner programmes
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payroll systems
Splitting its APJ region into two units, Workday will have more APAC focus and appointed Simon Tate as APAC President.
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Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
Pexapark secures €20m in Series C funding led by Telstra Ventures to bolster its renewable energy risk management software and advisory services.
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SmartSat CRC invests in Canberra’s new space agenda
Mon, 25th Sep 2023
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uc
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spacetech
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contact centre
Australia’s space research centre, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), has increased its investment in ACT to over AUD $7 million.
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Oracle tops Digital Customer Engagement rankings, says Guidehouse Insights
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Oracle Energy and Water has been named the top provider in digital customer engagement and experience analytics by Guidehouse Insights.
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Denodo signs agreement with TPG Growth for $336M equity
Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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market
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investment
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denodo
TPG Growth has agreed to invest $336m in Denodo's Series B preferred equity, with the deal slated to close in October.
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ANZ contributing to $300 billion black hole in unused cloud
Mon, 11th Sep 2023
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software development
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it spending
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investment
Australian and New Zealand companies are contributing to a US$320 billion cloud black hole as they struggle to activate investment commitments.
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IT leaders optimistic about how AI will transform business
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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digital transformation
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ai models
Three-quarters of IT leaders are optimistic about the benefits of AI, but lack implementation roadmaps and hardware, according to a survey by AMD.
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Yahoo acquires Commonstock, builds out retail resources
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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yahoo
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branding
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investment
Yahoo acquires Commonstock, a social and community-based platform for retail investors, to enhance Yahoo Finance's offerings.