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Harness & Traceable merge to lead in AI-driven DevSecOps
Digital Transformation

Harness & Traceable merge to lead in AI-driven DevSecOps

Harness and Traceable have announced a merger to create a leading AI-driven DevSecOps platform, aiming to enhance software security and delivery efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Baya Systems adds industry leaders to board after funding
Board of Directors

Baya Systems adds industry leaders to board after funding

Baya Systems has appointed semiconductor experts Manish Muthal and Siva Yerramilli to its Board of Directors following successful Series B funding.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection
Unified Communications

SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection

Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
The future of CFOs: Five predictions for 2025 and beyond
Digital Transformation

The future of CFOs: Five predictions for 2025 and beyond

As 2025 approaches, the role of the CFO in Australia is transforming, with investors favouring financial expertise over CEO leadership amid rising economic challenges.

By Thomas Palmer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
Crypto

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration

Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Swiss AI start-up Calvin Risk secures USD $4m seed funding
Unified Communications

Swiss AI start-up Calvin Risk secures USD $4m seed funding

Swiss AI governance startup Calvin Risk has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to enhance enterprise AI compliance and accountability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency

PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Nov 2024
OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership
Firewalls

OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership

OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

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Iplicit secures GBP £25M for cloud accounting expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Iplicit secures GBP £25M for cloud accounting expansion

Accounting software provider iplicit has secured a GBP £25 million investment from One Peak, aiming to enhance its cloud-based solutions for UK businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential
Risk & Compliance

Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential

Bloomberg Indices has unveiled the VolMax Indices, designed to enhance equity potential while managing risks amid market turbulence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Maincubes' Frankfurt data centre aligns with EU Taxonomy
Hyperscale

Maincubes' Frankfurt data centre aligns with EU Taxonomy

Maincubes has announced its FRA02 data centre in Frankfurt now complies with the EU Taxonomy standard, marking a significant leap in sustainability efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans
Data Privacy

8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans

Messaging platform 8seats has raised AUD $2 million in seed funding to enhance workplace communication ahead of its 2025 public launch.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech
EduTech

Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech

Iris.ai has raised EUR €7.64 million to enhance its RSpace platform, aimed at unlocking valuable insights from historical research data for R&D teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
SALESmanago acquires Leadoo to expand European presence
Software-as-a-Service

SALESmanago acquires Leadoo to expand European presence

SALESmanago has acquired Leadoo to enhance its Customer Engagement Platform, aiming to solidify its presence in Europe's marketing technology sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Dow Jones launches AI-powered Korean language service
Artificial Intelligence

Dow Jones launches AI-powered Korean language service

Dow Jones has launched its first AI-driven Korean Language Service, enhancing access to real-time financial news for South Korea's business community.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
Supply Chain

AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market

Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024