Funding stories - Page 6
Plerion becomes only Australian software firm with AWS Security Competency status
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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cloud security
Australian cybersecurity firm Plerion secures exclusive AWS Security Competency status, affirming its cloud security prowess.
Michael Harrison to steer UK Sales for Accelerated Payments
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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hsbc
Michael Harrison, having vast experience in global banks and tech firms, joins Accelerated Payments as UK Sales Director.
Australian startup Leonardo.Ai raises AU$47m to revolutionise art ecosystems
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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public cloud
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ai models
Australian tech startup Leonardo.Ai raises AUD $47m to transform the art industry, after attracting seven million global users.
French startup ProvenRun secures £15m for cybersecurity expansion
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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operating systems
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funding
French startup ProvenRun secures £15m in Series A round to expand its cybersecurity capabilities, led by Tikehau Capital.
Rad secures major funding to revolutionise video streaming with blockchain
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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blockchain
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martech
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digital entertainment
Rad, a key player in Web 3 video streaming, receives significant funding led by Ayre Ventures, and plans to integrate blockchain into its platform.
RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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it training
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devops
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apm
In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.
Amelia named as leading AI provider in Everest Group AI Top 50
Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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healthtech
Amelia, a leading AI software company, has been recognised as a top AI provider in the inaugural Everest Group AI Top 50.
Amazon pledges to provide free AI training to two million people by 2025
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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edutech
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it training
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hyperscale
Amazon pledges to offer free AI training to two million people globally by 2025 as part of its 'AI Ready' commitment.
Adyen introduces 'Capital' for timely funding of Australian SMBs
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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capital
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transparency
Adyen launches 'Capital' in Australia, addressing financial hurdles faced by small and medium-sized businesses.
Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.
AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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ai
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inflation
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telstra ventures
Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.
AI-powered assistant creator Tabnine raises $25m in Series B funding round
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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genai
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data privacy
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AI-assistant developer Tabnine raises $25m in a Series B round, taking total funding to $42.5m, led by Telstra Ventures.
Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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cleantech
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sustainability
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grants
Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.
Payapps secures GBP £10.5 million CIBC IB investment for UK & Ireland expansion
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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funding
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capital raising
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payapps
Australia-based construction software firm, Payapps, has secured a £10.5m venture growth investment from CIBC Innovation Banking.
Prospa launches New Zealand's first SME lending app boosting business growth
Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
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smartphones
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fintech
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prospa
Prospa, the Australian lender, launches New Zealand's first SME lending app to aid efficient cash flow management.
Zero Trust security goes mainstream, reveals Okta's 2023 report
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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zero trust security
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Zero Trust security has now become mainstream, with 61% of organizations adopting the contemporary framework, according to the latest report by Okta.
Software firm xtype secures $10.8m funding amidst rising ServiceNow demand
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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healthtech
xtype secures $10.8m in funding as demand for its agile software solutions in the ServiceNow market continues to surge.
WatchGuard unveils new AI-powered cybersecurity service to aid MSPs
Wed, 25th Oct 2023
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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features
WatchGuard Technologies presents WatchGuard MDR, an AI-driven, 24/7 Managed Detection and Response cybersecurity service designed for MSPs.
NetSuite selected by Cohere to gear up for rapid AI-fueled growth
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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erp
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ai
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customers
Cohere, an AI platform, has chosen to use NetSuite's cloud business suite to enhance productivity and support growth.
Accelerated Payments boasts fintech Success with £1.5B in advanced invoices
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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fintech
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workforce management
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funding
Dublin-based fintech, Accelerated Payments, has advanced £1.5bn in invoices, expanding its market share rapidly.