Asia expansion stories
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Kudosity names Victoria Whitby as new managing director
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Kudosity appoints seasoned tech executive Victoria Whitby as new managing director to drive growth starting July 2024, marking a key milestone for expansion.
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Databricks accelerates APJ expansion following $250 million funding round
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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Databricks, now valued at USD $2.75 billion, opens offices in Sydney, Tokyo, and Bangalore after securing USD $250 million to drive AI adoption in APJ.
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Exclusive: Okta’s APAC GM on its expansion strategy
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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As APAC organisations recognise the need for identity and access management solutions, Okta finds itself attracting attention from both partners and customers.
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Taking the right cybersecurity precautions in China - Cylance
Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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China is already Australia’s largest import and export trading partner, and President Xi Jinping recently implied that it’s unlikely to slow down.
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Tech Data appointed as Autodesk’s ASEAN distributor
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Tech Data appointed as Autodesk's Value Added Distributor in ASEAN markets, offering full solution portfolio to partners.
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Aussie retailers using WeChat as a channel to Chinese consumers
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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DaigouSales.com allows Australian brands to sell directly into China via locally based Chinese WeChat users who buy on behalf of their friends.
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Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.
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Kiwi fintech startups need to focus more on Asian markets
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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New Zealand fintech startups should prioritise booming Asian markets over the US and Europe, urges expert Darshan Shetty, citing rapid innovation.
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Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Sydney's Cozitrip collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to revolutionise booking for Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster Aussie hotel market share.
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Exclusive interview: Workday’s aggressive APAC expansion and dipping into PaaS waters
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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TechDay caught up with Workday APAC president David Hope to talk about what the cloud-based HCM provider is up to.
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Kiwi businesses need to engage more with Asia opportunities - NZTech chair
Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Kiwi firms are keen to establish business ties with Vietnam and other Asian countries, according to Mitchell Pham, chairman of NZTech and FinTechNZ.
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UPDATE: Ebos, heading for record annual earnings, sees Asia opportunities in medium term
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Ebos, which is heading for a record profit this year, sees opportunities to expand into Asia in the medium term, possibly in partnership with its bigg.