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Kiwi Stories

Investment stories

Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Crypto

Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin

Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Investment stories

Generative AI deployment surges as firms drive innovation
Customer Experience

Generative AI deployment surges as firms drive innovation

Organisations are significantly boosting their generative AI investments, with nearly a quarter now integrating the technology, up from 6% in 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Data Privacy

DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations

DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
EduTech

BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber

BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Cybersecurity budgets surge but confidence gaps persist
Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity budgets surge but confidence gaps persist

A report by Ivanti reveals a rise in cybersecurity budgets for 2024 as 71% of security experts navigate widening confidence gaps with non-IT leaders.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Nasuni secures USD $1.2 billion investment led by Vista Equity
Customer Experience

Nasuni secures USD $1.2 billion investment led by Vista Equity

Nasuni secures majority investment led by Vista Equity Partners, valued at approximately USD $1.2 billion, to boost growth and innovation in the hybrid cloud market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Firewalls

Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Fortinet has been named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, highlighting its efforts in simplifying operations and enhancing security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Enterprise IoT market hits USD $269 billion amid growth shifts
Unified Communications

Enterprise IoT market hits USD $269 billion amid growth shifts

The enterprise IoT market hit USD $269 billion in 2023, with 15% growth. Expected deceleration in 2024 due to economic concerns could shift investment focus to software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner
Meridian Energy

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO Ed McManus as Senior Operating Partner, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe
Marketing Technologies

Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe

Adobe's latest report reveals the Asia Pacific and Japan region leads in generative AI adoption, outpacing the US and Europe with a 65% implementation rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Virtualisation

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Supply Chain

King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions

The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges
Data Analytics

Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges

A report by Shopify reveals that 68% of Southeast Asian retailers are increasing social commerce spending as economic pressures reshape consumer behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Supply Chain

Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead

Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Canon celebrates major success at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf
Customer Experience

Canon celebrates major success at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf

Canon triumphs at drupa 2024, surpassing sales targets despite fewer visitors. The Core exhibit captivates 6,000+ guests with immersive printing innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Beroe invests in AI firm Forestreet to enhance procurement tools
Supply Chain

Beroe invests in AI firm Forestreet to enhance procurement tools

Beroe has announced a strategic investment in AI firm Forestreet to enhance its procurement tools, aiming to provide greater market insights for CPOs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Australian retailers struggling to deliver best of breed eCommerce
Customer Relationship Management

Australian retailers struggling to deliver best of breed eCommerce

Australian retailers lag in eCommerce maturity, with 16.8% of sales online. While COVID and cost-of-living affects investment, Gen Y and Gen Z may push online sales to 33% by 2033.

By Teresa Sperti • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024