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Good as gold: Why Is gold such a prized commodity?
Fintech

Good as gold: Why Is gold such a prized commodity?

Gold remains a prized commodity due to its role as a store of value, a hedge against inflation, and its appeal during economic uncertainty and market volatility.

By Greg Boland • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Investment stories

Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024
IoT Security

Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024

Forrester's 2024 emerging tech report highlights genAI for visual content and language, TuringBots, and IoT security as top investments with a 2-year benefit horizon.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
The Martech Weekly & Alium partner to disrupt market research
EduTech

The Martech Weekly & Alium partner to disrupt market research

Melbourne's The Martech Weekly (TMW) and New York-based Alium partner to disrupt market research, promising enhanced, transparent market intelligence for Martech investments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
SAS named leader in 2024 Gartner Quadrant for 9th year
Data Science

SAS named leader in 2024 Gartner Quadrant for 9th year

For the ninth consecutive year, SAS has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for its SAS Viya product, cementing its role in DSML platforms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach
Artificial Intelligence

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Cybersecurity, AI, IoT top enterprise tech priorities for 2024-2025
Customer Relationship Management

Cybersecurity, AI, IoT top enterprise tech priorities for 2024-2025

New IoT Analytics research identifies top tech priorities for 2024-2025, spotlighting cybersecurity, process automation, and IT software, with AI rising to fourth place.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure
Hyperscale

Equinix invests $240 million to expand AI infrastructure

Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
AccountsIQ secures Series C investment of EURO €60 million
Investment

AccountsIQ secures Series C investment of EURO €60 million

AccountsIQ has secured a Series C investment of EURO €60 million from Axiom Equity to develop AI-powered products, expand its team, and enhance AI capabilities for its users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: Kobo Libra Colour
Wireless Networks

Hands-on Review: Kobo Libra Colour

Kobo's Libra Colour eReader, priced at NZD $399, brings vibrant colours to life for children's books, magazines, and graphic novels.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Investment in data centres surges, ABS gaining traction
Artificial Intelligence

Investment in data centres surges, ABS gaining traction

Global investment in data centres hits USD $22 billion in five months, with asset-backed securitisations driving financial strategies, Linklaters reports.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling
Clean technologies

Samsara Eco secures AUD $100M to expand plastic recycling

Samsara Eco, an Australian enviro-tech firm, has raised AUD $100M in Series A+ funding, led by Temasek and Main Sequence, to scale its plastic recycling capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
How AI-powered automation is enabling the future of Australia's patient care
Generative AI

How AI-powered automation is enabling the future of Australia's patient care

AI-powered automation is revolutionising Australia's patient care, easing admin burdens, advancing research, and enabling efficient, personalised treatment.

By Lee Hawksley • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds
Data Protection

99% of UK businesses fined for data breaches, study finds

Over 99% of UK businesses were fined for data breaches in the past year, with the average fine hitting GBP £257,982, reveals ISMS.online research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
KKR & Singtel lead SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC
Hyperscale

KKR & Singtel lead SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, KKR, and Singtel announce a landmark SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC, marking 2024's largest Southeast Asia digital infrastructure deal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech
Social Media

Milieu Insight & FemTech Asia reveal insights into SEA femtech

Milieu Insight and FemTech Association Asia's latest report reveals femtech adoption by 60% of consumers in Southeast Asia, spotlighting strong growth and interest.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Unit4 launches Success4U to optimise ERP system deployments
DevOps

Unit4 launches Success4U to optimise ERP system deployments

Unit4 launches Success4U to optimise ERPx deployment, promising reduced costs and improved user experience through its 'Land, Adopt, Expand' strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Kramer acquires Ashton Bentley to enhance UCC offerings
Acquire

Kramer acquires Ashton Bentley to enhance UCC offerings

Kramer has acquired Ashton Bentley, a move poised to boost its offerings in the Unified Communication and Collaboration sector with integrated hybrid conferencing solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024