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KKR to invest $400m in telecom infrastructure firm OMS Group

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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KKR has announced it will commit $400 million to OMS Group in a bid to improve digital infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
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Six cybersecurity stocks worthy of consideration – report

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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From 2021 to 2022, a surge of 38% in global cyber attacks was observed, costing organisations an average of more than $4 million in intrusion costs.
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Alcatel-Lucent expands Rainbow Hub distribution amid remote work surge

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Alcatel-Lucent broadens the distribution of its cutting-edge Rainbow Hub platform to cater to increased remote working.
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Cranium raises $25m in series A funding to advance AI security solutions

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Cranium, an AI security and trust software firm, has secured $25m in series A funding to advance its AI security solutions.
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iboss in US first shifts to channel-only sales model

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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US cloud security provider iboss transitions to a channel-only sales model, the first American company to do so.
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OpenOcean reveals 13 new unicorns with 2023 Automation Market Map

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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New data shows private investment in enterprise automation firms has already exceeded 2022, as Europe continues to trail the US.
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NTT report: Hybrid working boosts bottom line for Aussie, Kiwi businesses

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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NTT Ltd's 2023 Global Employee Experience Trends Report shows 84% of ANZ businesses say hybrid working has boosted their bottom line.
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UK IT leaders view digital infrastructure as a business risk

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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edge computing
A Telehouse Europe study found 95% of UK IT leaders perceive their infrastructure as a potential business risk.
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11.6% increase in cybersecurity spending amid rising threats

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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cloud security
Global cybersecurity spending reaches $19 billion in Q2 2023, with Palo Alto Networks leading the market growth at 25.4%, says Canalys.
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ClickUp is doubling down its investment in the Asia-Pacific

Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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ClickUp is expanding its investment in APAC with localised data hosting in response to its regional growth and innovation.
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British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors

Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.
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TILTLABS expands into Geospatial Digital Twins for smart urban development

Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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TILTLABS set to reshape urban environments with Geospatial Digital Twins, offering sustainable, efficient, and data-driven urban spaces.
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Pioneering online Kiwi college establishes $1m global scholarship

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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e-learning
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education, learning & training
NZ's Crimson Global Academy announces a NZD$1m scholarship program, targeting diverse students globally for 2024.
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VoWLAN market forecast to exceed $76 Billion by 2033

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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The voice-over WLAN (VoWLAN) market is projected to surpass US$ 76.0 billion by 2033, according to a new report by Future Market Insights.
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India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade

Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
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Strategic positioning essential for pre-scaled tech companies seeking premium M&A valuations

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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dai magister
Tech M&A activity is shifting to a buyer's market in 2023, with low valuations and attractive growth assets available, according to DAI Magister.
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SuperOps.ai raises $12M following 300% spike in customers

Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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SuperOps.ai, the AI-powered IT management software platform, has raised $12.4m in Series B funding, with customer numbers increasing by 300%.
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43% of DX Pros lack insight on customer preferences

Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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e-commerce
Almost half of digital experience professionals lack insight into customer preferences on their apps and websites.
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PerfectScale secures US$7.1 million for Kubernetes optimisation

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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The latest investment brings the company's total funding to nearly US$10 million since its founding in March 2022.
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Cloud ERP platform Wiise launches in NZ, giving business a next step solution

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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manufacturing
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risk & compliance
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e-commerce
Cloud ERP platform Wiise launches in New Zealand, offering tailored solutions for financial services, manufacturing, and warehousing sectors.