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Scaleup Mediafund invests in Naked Life & Settle Easy
Partner Programmes

Scaleup Mediafund invests in Naked Life & Settle Easy

Scaleup Mediafund has finalised investments in Naked Life and Settle Easy during its AUD $15 million funding round, focusing on media-for-equity support.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

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Australian executives question hiring despite HR spend
Human Capital Management

Australian executives question hiring despite HR spend

A survey by SmartRecruiters reveals that nearly a third of Australian executives doubt their hiring quality, despite vast recruitment investments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Logpoint appoints Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer
Firewalls

Logpoint appoints Frank Koelmel as Chief Revenue Officer

Logpoint has named Frank Koelmel as its new Chief Revenue Officer, further solidifying its foothold in the European cybersecurity market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders
Entrepreneurship

Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit
EduTech

D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit

D2L has launched Creator+, featuring H5P integration, offering tools for personalised learning and advanced analytics for educators.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
ABB's Stuart Thompson wins Future of Field Service award
Unified Communications

ABB's Stuart Thompson wins Future of Field Service award

Stuart Thompson of ABB Electrification Service has won a Future of Field Service 2024 Stand Out 50 Award for transforming the business into a USD $1.1 billion success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth
Payment Technologies

Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth

Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million
Software

NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million

New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Dropbox introduces AI tool Dash for Business in Australia
Storage

Dropbox introduces AI tool Dash for Business in Australia

Dropbox has launched Dash for Business in Australia, an AI-driven search tool designed to enhance workflow and streamline access to scattered company files.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024
Dropbox launches AI tool to centralise workplace searches
Data Privacy

Dropbox launches AI tool to centralise workplace searches

Dropbox has introduced Dash for Business, an AI-powered search tool designed to centralise information access and boost workplace efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

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Quor appoints Bruce Boytim as new Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Quor appoints Bruce Boytim as new Chief Executive Officer

Quor has appointed Bruce Boytim as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of expertise in financial services and technology to lead the company.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
Asian super apps growth slows but remain dominant
WeChat

Asian super apps growth slows but remain dominant

New research indicates that while Asian super apps dominate the market, user growth has slowed markedly, with 499 million projected for 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
ScaleWise acquires Pug & Bear to boost UK startup growth
Mergers and Acquisitions

ScaleWise acquires Pug & Bear to boost UK startup growth

ScaleWise has acquired Pug & Bear to combat declining UK startup graduation rates from Seed to Series A funding, which dropped from 12.5% to 4.5%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Canva unveils AI-powered Dream Lab amidst major growth
Marketing Technologies

Canva unveils AI-powered Dream Lab amidst major growth

Canva has unveiled innovative products, including the AI-powered Dream Lab tool, as it reaches 200 million users and $2.5 billion in annual revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Reltio unveils AI enhancements for customer 360 platform
Multi-factor authentication

Reltio unveils AI enhancements for customer 360 platform

Reltio has launched AI enhancements for its customer 360 platform, featuring advanced security and dynamic segmentation to improve customer experiences.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Gap between Gen AI's promise & reality in UK firms
Generative AI

Gap between Gen AI's promise & reality in UK firms

A Capgemini report reveals a stark gap between the potential and actual use of Generative AI in UK management, with only 34.9% actively utilising its tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Inevidesk expands partner programme with Totality, Logicle IT
Public Cloud

Inevidesk expands partner programme with Totality, Logicle IT

Inevidesk has broadened its channel partner programme by adding Totality, Logicle IT, and WIT, fostering wider access to virtual desktop infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024