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ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups
Digital Entertainment

ALIAVIA Ventures raises $13.5M fund for female-led startups

ALIAVIA Ventures nets AU$13.5m to back female-led technology firms in Australia and the US, closing a funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
NTT unveils new data centre in commitment to Malaysia
Hyperscale

NTT unveils new data centre in commitment to Malaysia

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'.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Strategic positioning essential for pre-scaled tech companies seeking premium M&A valuations
Investment

Strategic positioning essential for pre-scaled tech companies seeking premium M&A valuations

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
SuperOps.ai raises $12M following 300% spike in customers
Cybersecurity

SuperOps.ai raises $12M following 300% spike in customers

SuperOps.ai, the AI-powered IT management software platform, has raised $12.4m in Series B funding, with customer numbers increasing by 300%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Cylera strengthens cybersecurity partnership with NHS Trust
Network Infrastructure

Cylera strengthens cybersecurity partnership with NHS Trust

Cylera partners with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust for three years, enhancing healthcare IoT cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
The importance of conversational AI in contact centres
Unified Communications

The importance of conversational AI in contact centres

8x8 publishes report highlighting the growing adoption and value of conversational AI in the contact centre industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
43% of DX Pros lack insight on customer preferences
Customer Experience

43% of DX Pros lack insight on customer preferences

Almost half of digital experience professionals lack insight into customer preferences on their apps and websites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023
PerfectScale secures US$7.1 million for Kubernetes optimisation
Virtualisation

PerfectScale secures US$7.1 million for Kubernetes optimisation

The latest investment brings the company's total funding to nearly US$10 million since its founding in March 2022.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2023
Workday segments APJ for more focus; appoints new APAC President
Human Capital Management

Workday segments APJ for more focus; appoints new APAC President

Splitting its APJ region into two units, Workday will have more APAC focus and appointed Simon Tate as APAC President.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2023
Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion
Power / Energy

Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion

Pexapark secures €20m in Series C funding led by Telstra Ventures to bolster its renewable energy risk management software and advisory services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
SmartSat CRC invests in Canberra's new space agenda
Unified Communications

SmartSat CRC invests in Canberra's new space agenda

Australia's space research centre, SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC), has increased its investment in ACT to over AUD $7 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2023
Oracle tops Digital Customer Engagement rankings, says Guidehouse Insights
Customer Experience

Oracle tops Digital Customer Engagement rankings, says Guidehouse Insights

Oracle Energy and Water has been named the top provider in digital customer engagement and experience analytics by Guidehouse Insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023
Denodo signs agreement with TPG Growth for $336M equity
Market

Denodo signs agreement with TPG Growth for $336M equity

TPG Growth has agreed to invest $336m in Denodo's Series B preferred equity, with the deal slated to close in October.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2023
ANZ contributing to $300 billion black hole in unused cloud
Software Development

ANZ contributing to $300 billion black hole in unused cloud

Australian and New Zealand companies are contributing to a US$320 billion cloud black hole as they struggle to activate investment commitments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2023
IT leaders optimistic about how AI will transform business
Digital Transformation

IT leaders optimistic about how AI will transform business

Three-quarters of IT leaders are optimistic about the benefits of AI, but lack implementation roadmaps and hardware, according to a survey by AMD.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2023
Yahoo acquires Commonstock, builds out retail resources
Yahoo

Yahoo acquires Commonstock, builds out retail resources

Yahoo acquires Commonstock, a social and community-based platform for retail investors, to enhance Yahoo Finance's offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023

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Rising AI adoption sparks optimism in Australian businesses
Digital Transformation

Rising AI adoption sparks optimism in Australian businesses

FIS reports reveal a quick rise in AI use in Australia; 71% of firms using Generative AI plan to increase their investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023