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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

Digital Transformation

AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces

An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022

Global Stories

Investment stories

Risk & Compliance

Five pointers for choosing a Threat Intelligence Platform

Companies are investing in Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) to enhance cybersecurity and manage the deluge of data from disparate sources.

By Anthony Stitt • 6 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022

Customer Relationship Management

APAC businesses lead the world in customer experience investment

Due to a pandemic-induced surge in new digital consumers and behaviours, Asia Pacific businesses are set to outstrip other regions in CX investment in 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022

Hyperscale

Data centre operator PDG closes US$350 million equity deal

Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has closed an equity investment from Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) as a lead investor for US$350 million.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022

Semiconductors

Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows

Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in InnoValor, the creator of ReadID - a global, mobile identity verification software provider using NFC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022

Data Analytics

Privacy considered a 'business imperative' - report

Privacy is mission-critical, with 91% of businesses in Asia Pacific considering privacy a business imperative.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022

EduTech

Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness

New Zealand's cryptocurrency usage rate is below the global average, with only 9% of Kiwi adults owning cryptocurrency, finds a new study by Finder.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022

Marketing Technologies

GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair

Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022

Airlines

Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery

Airport and airline CIOs are increasing IT budgets to support recovery from COVID-19, with digitalization and sustainability as key priorities.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022

Gaming

Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report

Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022

Endpoint Protection

CrowdStrike launches $100 million investment vehicle Falcon Fund II for tech innovators

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Fund II, a $100 million investment vehicle in partnership with Accel, focused on cybersecurity and adjacent markets.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

Hyperscale

Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds

Private equity and sovereign wealth investors are playing a major role in the expansion of hyperscale data centers, says DCP research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021

Investment

Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security

The company states it plan to use the Series C funding to further accelerate its sales and grow its development, support and marketing departments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021

Partner Programmes

Juniper Networks announces improved partner program for 2022

Juniper Networks introduces new enhancements to its Partner Advantage Program, including a top-tier level and a collaborative sales platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021

Investment

New diagnostic intelligence solution launched to maximize the ROI of business-critical mobility investments

A new diagnostic intelligence solution - SOTI XSight - has been launched which rapidly resolves app and mobile device issues.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Risk & Compliance

Australian businesses are boosting their cyber security budgets

Australian businesses are increasing their cyber security budgets, but still struggle to stay ahead of attackers, according to a new report by Accenture.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Feb 2022