Investment stories - Page 5
Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.
Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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clean technologies
Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.
Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.
Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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healthtech
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clean technologies
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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public sector
Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.
Money20/20 launches global fintech awards programme
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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mastercard
Money20/20 has launched The Money Awards, a global initiative to honour exceptional leaders and innovators in the fintech sector, recognising five key categories.
AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.
SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.
Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking
Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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social networking
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Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.
Velixo secures funds to boost ERP reporting & automation
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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data analytics
Velixo has secured significant investment from Elephant in a Series A funding round, aimed at bolstering its ERP-connected reporting capabilities within Excel.
Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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data analytics
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sap
Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.
Gresham appoints Matthew Greninger as General Manager
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cloud services
Gresham has appointed Matthew Greninger as General Manager of Data Automation Solutions, aiming to strengthen its market presence in financial technology.
Nétive VMS secures investment & appoints new CEO
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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saas
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digital entertainment
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ai
Nétive VMS has secured an investment from Fortino Capital and appointed Mikael Lindmark as CEO, aiming to expand its presence in international markets.
Lineaje appoints key leaders as part of expansion strategy
Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
Lineaje has appointed Intekhab Nazeer as CFO and Mikala Vidal as Head of Growth, aiming to enhance its expansion plans following last year's USD $138 million Series A funding.
Wildstone acquires Total Outdoor Media's billboards in VIC
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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digitisation
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investment
Wildstone has expanded its Australian presence by acquiring Total Outdoor Media's 52 billboard sites in Victoria, marking its first major investment in the region.
Iceberg Quantum secures $2m & partners with PsiQuantum
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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edutech
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quantum computing
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leadership
Iceberg Quantum has raised USD $2 million in pre-seed funding and partnered with PsiQuantum to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures.
Lemongrass launches new services to support SAP BTP users
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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migration
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digital transformation
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genai
Lemongrass has launched new services to streamline businesses' transitions to the SAP Business Technology Platform, enhancing digital infrastructure and investment returns.
Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.