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ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator
Clean technologies

ATech launches second round of its tech startup incubator

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

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Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions
Customer Experience

Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion
DevOps

Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion

Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials
Artificial Intelligence

Straker & IGUAZU launch AI tool for Japan's financials

Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Banks to boost risk tech investment amid macro challenges
Digital Transformation

Banks to boost risk tech investment amid macro challenges

Seventy-five per cent of banks are set to increase investment in risk technology, as a global report highlights rising priorities amid macroeconomic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets
Storage

OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets

OneUp Sales has successfully raised GBP £1.5 million to bolster its expansion into international markets, primarily targeting the United States.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups
Cybersecurity

Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups

Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Digital Transformation

XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts

Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Asia Pacific to need USD $116.2 billion for data centres
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific to need USD $116.2 billion for data centres

The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Amplitude reports Q4 revenue rise & customer growth
Software-as-a-Service

Amplitude reports Q4 revenue rise & customer growth

Amplitude has reported a fourth-quarter revenue of USD $78.1 million, reflecting a 9% rise, while expanding its customer base to 591 clients above USD $100,000 in ARR.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand
Clean technologies

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is set to expand into New Zealand with a NZD $75 million investment, opening three showrooms across the country.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals

The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV
Physical Security

Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV

Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

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IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day 2025
Investment

IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day 2025

On International Women's Day 2025, female leaders in tech call for urgent action towards gender equality, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for systemic change.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Malaysia emerges as regional leader in AI & cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Malaysia emerges as regional leader in AI & cybersecurity

Malaysia aims to become a high-tech hub, targeting a 25.5% digital economy contribution to GDP by 2025, bolstered by AI and cybersecurity investments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
EXA Infrastructure boosts London services with fibre upgrade
Unified Communications

EXA Infrastructure boosts London services with fibre upgrade

EXA Infrastructure is significantly enhancing its fibre connectivity services in London with a GBP £100 million investment at Telehouse South, boosting capacity and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Reliance to invest over INR ₹50,000 crore in Assam's growth
Agricultural Technology

Reliance to invest over INR ₹50,000 crore in Assam's growth

Reliance Industries will invest over INR ₹50,000 crore in Assam over five years, boosting tech, green energy, retail, hospitality, and consumer goods sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025