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DNA looks to flexible financing to drive digital transformation deals
Cloud Services

DNA looks to flexible financing to drive digital transformation deals

DNA Connect's new financing offer – designed to help channel partners accelerate customer DX strategies – has helped finance $6m in three months.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
New funding model set to revolutionise Australia's SaaS market
Software-as-a-Service

New funding model set to revolutionise Australia's SaaS market

Multipli pioneers subscription prepayment, promising to propel Australia's SaaS startups by resolving cash flow woes.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Pivotal ends latest funding round with $253 million, looks to expand
Software Development

Pivotal ends latest funding round with $253 million, looks to expand

Pivotal's Series C funding round is set to end with $253m, led by new investor Ford Motor Company, Microsoft and previous investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2016
Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business
Unified Communications

Vocus eyes aggressive channel expansion for Commander business

Vocus Communications' Commander business is launching a new assault on the channel, with plans to double its partner base this year.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
NextDC garners expanded contract; $50m secured debt facility
Hyperscale

NextDC garners expanded contract; $50m secured debt facility

NextDC has won a new five-year contract with an existing client, and secured $50 million senior secured debt facility from NAB.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015

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Financing stories

Top three ways to improve financial compliance for your business
Risk & Compliance

Top three ways to improve financial compliance for your business

Financial compliance remains a weak point for businesses, with internal control weaknesses and employees being the main culprits, according to SAP Concur.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Digital Realty reports slight revenue drop in Q1 2017
Financing

Digital Realty reports slight revenue drop in Q1 2017

Digital Realty's first-quarter yearly revenue dropped 5% to $551 million this year, but the company says it's in good shape.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Harnessing a AWS hybrid cloud architecture in the digital payments ecosystem
Hyperscale

Harnessing a AWS hybrid cloud architecture in the digital payments ecosystem

some organisations are hesitant to put 100% of their applications in the cloud, either for security reasons or because few digital payments applicatio.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Accelerate your digital transformation journey with Cisco Capital Easy Pay
Digital Transformation

Accelerate your digital transformation journey with Cisco Capital Easy Pay

Cisco Capital unveils Easy Pay, a game-changer for firms seeking digital overhaul with 0% financing and flexible end-of-term options.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Apr 2017
Transforming the financial management processes for better cash flow
Digital Transformation

Transforming the financial management processes for better cash flow

Businesses can achieve stronger cash flow by gaining visibility into expenditure and automating spend management, says Concur.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
'Automate your invoicing to ease financial burden, says Concur
Fintech

'Automate your invoicing to ease financial burden, says Concur

Automating invoicing could ease financial burdens, according to Concur, which claims many organisations waste time and expenses on invoice management.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
Scanners: The unexpected financial management saviour
Document Management

Scanners: The unexpected financial management saviour

The Fuji Xerox DocuMate 3220 is an all encompassing scanning solution that makes organising your financial paperwork easier than ever before.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
Wearables developers hit $29m funding milestone
Wearables

Wearables developers hit $29m funding milestone

APX Labs has raised $29m to date in a new funding round, enabling the company to connect the world's industrial workforce.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Nov 2015
Dell debuts sweeping new channel programs and investments
Storage

Dell debuts sweeping new channel programs and investments

Dell is continuing to ramp up its channel business, with 'sweeping new programs and investments' to accelerate the channel business in 2016.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Oct 2015
More investors turning to ed tech startups
EduTech

More investors turning to ed tech startups

Education technology companies are receiving more backing than ever before, with venture-capital funding reaching $765 million in Q2 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2015

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Financing stories

The role of the CFO is changing. How can technology help?
Financing

The role of the CFO is changing. How can technology help?

Advancements in technology are shaping the role of CFOs, providing greater insight and more efficient financial management.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
CERA bullish on Chch CBD anchor projects, though keeping mum on business cases
Financing

CERA bullish on Chch CBD anchor projects, though keeping mum on business cases

The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, which was tasked with overseeing the rebuild of the country's second-biggest city, is upbeat about the p.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015