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Flowingly raises $4.5m for automation, workflow efficiency
Digital Transformation

Flowingly raises $4.5m for automation, workflow efficiency

NZ-based software company Flowingly has raised $4.5 million in Pre-Series A funding, which the company says it will use to continue its global expansion.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022
Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth
Investment

Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth

New Zealand's tech sector is poised for significant growth, according to local investor Blackbird, potentially transforming it into a major export earner.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Thu, 10th 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

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Australian Budget 2022 bolsters cyber security sector
Digital Transformation

Australian Budget 2022 bolsters cyber security sector

The Australian Government has announced an investment of $9.9 billion to increase the country's intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system
Cybersecurity

Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system

New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.

By Matthew Lark • 12 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2022
Axonius closes $200 million Series E at $2.6 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Axonius closes $200 million Series E at $2.6 billion valuation

Axonius, a cybersecurity and SaaS management company, has announced it closed $200 million in Series E funding.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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
Half of ANZ SMEs unable to secure adequate funding - report
Financing

Half of ANZ SMEs unable to secure adequate funding - report

Half of small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia and New Zealand struggle to secure funding, according to a report from Mambu.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Juniper research funding to advance artificial intelligence and network innovation
EduTech

Juniper research funding to advance artificial intelligence and network innovation

The research is to focus on AI, ML, routing and quantum networking for advanced communication, Juniper Networks says.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2022
Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition

Employment Hero, the employment as a service provider, has raised $181m in funding, following its recent acquisition of KeyPay.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
Uniphore's latest funding round reaches $400 million
Artificial Intelligence

Uniphore's latest funding round reaches $400 million

Uniphore, a conversational automation company, has announced its Series E funding round of $400 million, raising the company's valuation to $2.5 billion.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
Enboarder raises US$32m in funding, plans for expansion
Digital Transformation

Enboarder raises US$32m in funding, plans for expansion

People activation platform Enboarder raised US$32m in Series B funding, bringing its total investment to US$50m.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022
Allure Security raises $6.8 million seed round in fight against digital fraud
Cybersecurity

Allure Security raises $6.8 million seed round in fight against digital fraud

Allure Security has raised a $6.8 million seed round as the company progresses in a $76 billion battle against digital fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022

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Organisations changing the way they fund technology
Marketing Technologies

Organisations changing the way they fund technology

Having the right technology has become mission-critical for organisations of all sizes in the digital economy.

By Ross Simon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Quantum Computing

ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs

Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
SUNeVision wins tender to develop second Hong Kong station
Network Infrastructure

SUNeVision wins tender to develop second Hong Kong station

SUNeVision wins tender for second landing station in Hong Kong, reinforcing its position as a leading data center provider.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022
Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round
Fintech

Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round

Off the back of the raise, additional products and features will be expedited with Slyp announcing payment linked loyalty is on the roadmap for 2022.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Feb 2022