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Employment, expansion, tech investment focus for business
Fintech

Employment, expansion, tech investment focus for business

A significant majority of mid-market businesses plan to make changes to their operations in 2022, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces
Digital Transformation

AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces

An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Investment stories

Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy
Fintech

Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy

Financial crime platform Silent Eight has raised $40m in Series B round funding, which will be used to cater to the needs of its expanding customer base.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
Five pointers for choosing a Threat Intelligence Platform
Risk & Compliance

Five pointers for choosing a Threat Intelligence Platform

Companies are investing in Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) to enhance cybersecurity and manage the deluge of data from disparate sources.

By Anthony Stitt • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
APAC businesses lead the world in customer experience investment
Customer Relationship Management

APAC businesses lead the world in customer experience investment

Due to a pandemic-induced surge in new digital consumers and behaviours, Asia Pacific businesses are set to outstrip other regions in CX investment in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022
Data centre operator PDG closes US$350 million equity deal
Hyperscale

Data centre operator PDG closes US$350 million equity deal

Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has closed an equity investment from Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) as a lead investor for US$350 million.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows
Semiconductors

Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows

Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in InnoValor, the creator of ReadID - a global, mobile identity verification software provider using NFC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022
Privacy considered a 'business imperative' - report
Data Analytics

Privacy considered a 'business imperative' - report

Privacy is mission-critical, with 91% of businesses in Asia Pacific considering privacy a business imperative.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness
EduTech

Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness

New Zealand's cryptocurrency usage rate is below the global average, with only 9% of Kiwi adults owning cryptocurrency, finds a new study by Finder.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Marketing Technologies

GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair

Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery
Airlines

Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery

Airport and airline CIOs are increasing IT budgets to support recovery from COVID-19, with digitalization and sustainability as key priorities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Gaming

Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report

Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
CrowdStrike launches $100 million investment vehicle Falcon Fund II for tech innovators
Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches $100 million investment vehicle Falcon Fund II for tech innovators

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Fund II, a $100 million investment vehicle in partnership with Accel, focused on cybersecurity and adjacent markets.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds
Hyperscale

Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds

Private equity and sovereign wealth investors are playing a major role in the expansion of hyperscale data centers, says DCP research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

Beijing investment bank backs Keppel Data Centre investment fund
Hyperscale

Beijing investment bank backs Keppel Data Centre investment fund

Investment fund behind Keppel Data Centers secures $1.1bn from investors, including Beijing-based investment bank.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia
Investment

Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia

Personetics raises $85m from Thoma Bravo, doubling its valuation to over $160m and expanding operations in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
NCS makes majority investment in Eighty20, scales presence in Australia
Health Technologies

NCS makes majority investment in Eighty20, scales presence in Australia

NCS will acquire a majority stake in Australian cloud transformation specialist Eighty20 Solutions to expand its market presence in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022