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Why are your grandma and little brother buying Bitcoin?
Crypto

Why are your grandma and little brother buying Bitcoin?

Bitcoin's cross-generational allure skyrockets as both Boomers and Gen Alpha seek control and financial independence amid rising distrust in traditional investments.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Investment stories

Exclusive: Rimini Street's CEO on navigating IT challenges
Investment

Exclusive: Rimini Street's CEO on navigating IT challenges

Rimini Street CEO Seth Ravin has discussed the company's rise and strategies to help clients optimise IT budgets amidst economic pressures.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
CVC acquires significant stake in global software firm Epicor
Software-as-a-Service

CVC acquires significant stake in global software firm Epicor

CD&R and CVC will co-own Epicor, a leader in enterprise SaaS, under a new agreement enhancing SaaS migration and global expansion; financial terms undisclosed.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
How GenAIxOps revolutionises modern IT operations management and drives business success
EduTech

How GenAIxOps revolutionises modern IT operations management and drives business success

GenAIxOps unites generative AI, AIOps, and cross-domain observability, revolutionising IT operations for businesses, boosting efficiency, security, and cost savings.

By Karthik Sj • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024
Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million for North America expansion
Risk & Compliance

Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million for North America expansion

Rich Data Co secures USD $9 million boost from Acorn Capital, elevating total Series B funding to USD $37 million. Funds to drive North America expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team
Cloud Access Security Broker

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first
Digital Transformation

Taking the lead: Why digital transformation should be finance first

As mid-size businesses gear up for digital transformation, prioritising the finance function may offer the most strategic opportunities for immediate gains.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
From cybersecurity, to personalisation and AI: How are retailers investing in new FY?
Data Protection

From cybersecurity, to personalisation and AI: How are retailers investing in new FY?

Retailers are gearing up for the new financial year with increased investments in cyber security, personalisation, and artificial intelligence to boost growth.

By Vasko Ckorovski • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

HSBC & Singlife top customer experience in Singapore study
Customer Experience

HSBC & Singlife top customer experience in Singapore study

HSBC and Singlife lead in customer experience in banking, investments, and insurance, says Forrester's 2024 Singapore CX Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
LG invests USD $10 million in SBVA's Alpha Intelligence Fund
Artificial Intelligence

LG invests USD $10 million in SBVA's Alpha Intelligence Fund

LG Electronics pledges USD $10 million to SBVA's Alpha Intelligence Fund, targeting AI and deep-tech startup growth and future business innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Princeton Digital acquires Yahoo's Singapore data centre SG3
Yahoo

Princeton Digital acquires Yahoo's Singapore data centre SG3

Princeton Digital Group has acquired Yahoo's SG3 data centre in Singapore, strengthening its infrastructure and expanding its footprint in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?
Leadership

How will Labour address UK's innovation challenges?

Experts are weighing in on how the UK Labour government might address the nation's innovation challenges, and what it means for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Optimising your start-to-scale business's tech stack For financial operations
Human Capital Management

Optimising your start-to-scale business's tech stack For financial operations

Optimising your business's financial tech stack is crucial as you transition from startup to scale-up, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and compliance.

By Aaron Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre
EduTech

Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre

Milestone Systems has launched its most interactive Experience Centre in Melbourne's Mulgrave, boosting its APAC presence with cutting-edge video tech solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding
Investment

UK AI startups outside London secure higher average funding

New data from the University of Oxford and OpenOcean challenges London's dominance in AI startup funding, revealing higher average funds per startup in South West England.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year
Supply Chain

Australian businesses set to boost AI investment by 67% this year

Australian businesses are poised to increase AI investment by 67% this year, making it the second highest market globally for AI capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Thailand set to gain from supply chain shift, says JLL expert
Cartech

Thailand set to gain from supply chain shift, says JLL expert

Thailand is set to capitalise on shifting supply chains over the next decade, with JLL highlighting the country's growth in manufacturing investment opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024