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Melbourne-based martech firm Mutiny has confirmed investment from former Clemenger BBDO executive Nick Garrett and advisory guru Andrew ‘Billy’ Baxter.

New research from Gartner reveals that 82% of finance leaders plan to increase investment in their company’s digital capabilities this year.

The cloud has evolved into a technology behemoth and is now in its prime time, according to Accenture ANZ cloud first lead Matt Coates.

ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.

Investment in technology is a crucial factor in a company's survival post-COVID, says a report from Accenture.

Budget 2021 allocates $44m over 2 years to support New Zealand's Digital Boost program for small and medium businesses.

COVID-19 and staff shortages are hindering the evolution of healthcare in the Asia Pacific region, according to a survey of global healthcare leaders.

Octopus Deploy secures $172.5m investment from Insight Partners, its first outside funding after eight years of organic growth and profitability.

New Zealand startup investment has grown and matured despite the challenges of COVID-19, according to a report from PwC and the Angel Association.

The majority of enterprise leaders are concerned about ROI from digital transformation initiatives, according to a new report.

Cybersecurity firm ThreatQuotient has raised $22.5m in new financing from investors including Cisco Investments and NEA.

Dragos has expanded its market presence in Australia and New Zealand to serve growth with industrial cybersecurity customers.

Snyk closes Series E funding round, raising $300m & expanding leadership team to provide advanced security globally.

Over half of IT security decision-makers plan to increase security budgets, but 37% of proposals for cybersecurity investment are turned down.

New Zealand businesses that embraced digital transformation during the pandemic will continue to invest in it post-COVID, according to research.

Australian-based company 6clicks secures A$5 million in capital raise for rapid global expansion, bringing total investment to A$7.7 million.

According to Sitecore CEO Steve Tzikakis, the investment marks an ‘unprecedented’ milestone for the martech industry.

The global software consultancy received funds from GIC, Siemens AG, Fidelity Management, Research LLC and Mubadala Investment Company.

The acceleration highlights wide recognition that the world cannot afford the human and economic cost of another pandemic.

Investment in digital literacy training for seniors has led to more than 250 people participating so far, helping them stay connected, the Government says.