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Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth
Investment

Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth

New Zealand's tech sector is poised for significant growth, according to local investor Blackbird, potentially transforming it into a major export earner.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Employment, expansion, tech investment focus for business
Fintech

Employment, expansion, tech investment focus for business

A significant majority of mid-market businesses plan to make changes to their operations in 2022, a new report reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022

Global Stories

Investment stories

NICE appoints Ben Eldridge & Russell Jones as Head of Channel
Unified Communications

NICE appoints Ben Eldridge & Russell Jones as Head of Channel

Nice expands ANZ channel team, appoints Ben Eldridge to enhance support for partners; Russell Jones to be Head of Channel for ANZ.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022
Aussie fintech Emmi launches new solution for investors
Data Analytics

Aussie fintech Emmi launches new solution for investors

An industry lead solution from Australian fintech and carbon risk solution company Emmi allows investors to decipher carbon transition risk and opportunity.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2022
Deel increases investment in Australia, expands into NZ
Human Capital Management

Deel increases investment in Australia, expands into NZ

Onboarding and payroll firm Deel has continued its expansion across Australia and New Zealand, with new customers, alliance partners, and local employee hires.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2022
TeamViewer solutions now readily available for Microsoft customers
Public Cloud

TeamViewer solutions now readily available for Microsoft customers

TeamViewer brings its connectivity suite and enterprise AR platform to Microsoft customers through Azure Marketplace and AppSource.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
Insurable or not insurable? The new questions surrounding cyber risk insurance
Cybersecurity insurance

Insurable or not insurable? The new questions surrounding cyber risk insurance

The increasing question organisations face with cyber risk insurance is no longer 'should we purchase', but 'can we get it?'.

By Jennifer Tiang • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
Smarter tech investments can streamline collaboration for insurers
Customer Experience

Smarter tech investments can streamline collaboration for insurers

Smarter technology investments can streamline collaboration for insurers, increasing efficiency, lowering costs and providing a better customer experience. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Millennium Corp adds value to sales culture with data
Data Analytics

Millennium Corp adds value to sales culture with data

Investment firm Millennium Corp uses AI-driven cloud platform Sisense to leverage data and improve business performance.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022
Australian Budget 2022 bolsters cyber security sector
Digital Transformation

Australian Budget 2022 bolsters cyber security sector

The Australian Government has announced an investment of $9.9 billion to increase the country's intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer
DevOps

Queensland Government appoints Chris McLaren as Chief Customer & Digital Officer

The Queensland government has appointed a new Chief Customer and Digital Officer to drive the state's digital economy and improve citizen-centric services.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth
Cloud Services

Macquarie Government appoints Mike Foster as Director of Strategic Growth

Macquarie Government has appointed former CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, Mike Foster, as Director of Strategic Growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Raiz Invest partners with Pokitpal for investment commerce opportunities
Investment

Raiz Invest partners with Pokitpal for investment commerce opportunities

Raiz Invest partners with Pokitpal to offer MasterCard, Visa, and Eftpos Card services, expanding opportunities for customers to save and invest.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy
Fintech

Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy

Financial crime platform Silent Eight has raised $40m in Series B round funding, which will be used to cater to the needs of its expanding customer base.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

Hugosave granted Major Payment Institution license
Financial Systems

Hugosave granted Major Payment Institution license

Hugosave has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
Neo4j appoints Reza Pahlevi as Country Managing Director
Cloud Services

Neo4j appoints Reza Pahlevi as Country Managing Director

Neo4j appoints Reza Pahlevi as the new Country Managing Director for Indonesia, in hopes to drive the company's momentum and cater to its customers.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers – what to look out for
Firewalls

CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers – what to look out for

Surge in crypto scams and investment frauds in Australia, particularly dating scams, raises concerns as ASIC reports doubling of financial scams in 2021.

By Aaron Bugal • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022