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UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.
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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ransomware
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
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Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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e-commerce
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A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.
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Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.
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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.
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IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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manufacturing
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ifs
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financial results
IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.
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Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.
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SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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devops
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risk & compliance
SAS has been named a category leader in Chartis Research's Model Risk Management Solutions 2024 report for the 11th consecutive year, showcasing its dominance in model governance.
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Mirantis unveils Rockoon to simplify OpenStack on Kubernetes

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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virtualisation
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it automation
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casb
Mirantis has unveiled Rockoon, an open-source toolset aimed at simplifying OpenStack management on Kubernetes amidst rising interest following Broadcom's VMware acquisition.
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BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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business continuity
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BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform and reported record profits in 2024, marking a historic financial success for the firm.
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DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.
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Exabeam appoints new regional sales manager for ANZ

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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casb
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cybersecurity
Exabeam has appointed Andrew Balestrieri as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bringing 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience.
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LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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supply chain
LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.
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Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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opinion
New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.
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Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.
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Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.
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Clay secures USD $40 million, valued at USD $1.25 billion

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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martech
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agentic ai
Clay has raised USD $40 million in Series B funding, boosting its valuation to USD $1.25 billion following impressive revenue growth and strategic acquisitions.
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Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear

Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software engineering
SmartBear has appointed Vineeta Puranik as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rapid AI advancements.
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Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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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.
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HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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workforce technology
The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.