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Investment stories - Page 4

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Level Access set to acquire digital accessibility innovator UserWay
Mon, 1st Jan 2024
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accessibility
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Digital accessibility giant, Level Access, announces deal to acquire AI tech firm UserWay, expanding accessibility solutions reach for organisations of varying sizes.
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AtomBeam hits $3 million target in StartEngine fundraiser
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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bandwidth
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sales
AtomBeam hits $3 million startup funding, showing strong investor faith in its game-changing data-shrinking tech.
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EY report highlights risks to renewable energy transition
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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challenge
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renewable energy
EY report warns energy transition towards renewables may be derailed by challenges and risks.
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James Martin Institute guides NSW in AI development leadership
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ai
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report
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investment
James Martin Institute has issued a guide for New South Wales to lead in AI regulation, fostering inclusive economic growth.
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5G MVNO market projected to reach $132 billion by 2029
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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bandwidth
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digitisation
5G MVNO market forecasted to reach $132.03bn by 2029, harnessing 5G technology without the need for physical infrastructure.
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Egress experts predict wave of AI weaponisation in cyber threats for 2024
Wed, 27th Dec 2023
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contact centre
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cx
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phishing
Egress forecasts AI-powered cyber threats to soar in 2024, with cybercriminals exploiting artificial intelligence.
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Vodafone invests $20 million in technology-focused retail revamp
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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apple
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technology gifts
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customers
Vodafone unveils $20 million tech-led retail revamp for enhanced customer experience and increased demand.
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NTT & TEPCO join forces to advance Tokyo's data centre industry
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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investment
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japan
NTT Global Data Centers Japan and TEPCO Power Grid to create a joint venture, developing data centres in Tokyo's proficient Inzai-Shiroi region.
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Businesses challenged by supply chain cybersecurity threats
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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ai
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cybersecurity
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relationships
97% of UK firms face ongoing supply chain cyber threats, enduring negative impacts in the past year, reveals BlueVoyant.
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Salvador Technologies secures $6m funding for cyber-attack recovery expansion
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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ai
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expansion
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cybercrime
Salvador Technologies secures $6 million investment to expand its pioneering cyber-attack recovery solutions globally.
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Rapid7 partners with Duo for strategic distribution in New Zealand
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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devops
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cloud security
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application security
New Zealand's cybersecurity expenditure could boost as Rapid7 appoints Duo, a branch of Sektor, for strategic distribution.
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Cyber security budget cuts linked to mental health issues, survey reveals
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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ransomware
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
IT professionals' mental health impacted by reduced cyber security budgets, Integrity360 survey shows.
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AI and sustainability amongst key fintech trends for 2024
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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cx
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Lanistar Chief Executive Officer, Jeremy Baber, spotlights AI, Gen Z adoption, and sustainability as 2024's major fintech trends.
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NTT forecasts key tech developments for the year ahead
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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iot
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paas
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iaas
NTT Ltd forecasts a rise in Generative AI adoption, automated Network Operations Centres, sustainable tech solutions, and industry-specific clouds by 2024.
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UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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broadband
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collaboration
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digital divide
UK Government announces over £530m investment to enhance rural broadband, targeting connectivity for 330,000+ businesses and homes.
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Antifragility touted as key for ANZ businesses amidst economic turbulence
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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compliance
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investment
Amid economic instability, ANZ businesses are encouraged to embrace 'antifragility', turning challenges into growth chance.
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Tollring to launch AI-powered cloud call recording solution, Record AI
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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big data
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voip
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bi
Tollring unveils cloud-based AI call recording service, Record AI, targeting all organisation users from January 2024.
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Zahl Limbuwala appointed Executive Chairman of maincubes Advisory Board
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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colocation
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investment
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dc
Data centre firm maincubes appoints industry veteran Zahl Limbuwala as Executive Chairman of its Advisory Board.
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Scottish fintech firm Know-it expands to Australia amidst sector growth
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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australian government
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investment
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business continuity
Renowned Scottish fintech firm, Know-it, announces expansion to Australia to join its thriving fintech sector.
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Vast Data's substantial funding to disrupt AI data stack industry
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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storage
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cloud services
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ai
Vast Data secures triple-digit million-dollar funding, boosting its valuation and potential to shake up the AI data stack industry.
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Pattern secures Online Sales Breakthrough Award at Google summit
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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collaboration
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online shopping
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google
Pattern clinches the Online Sales Breakthrough Award at the Google ANZ Partner Summit for 55% online revenue growth.
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AI propels European businesses towards increasing smart video adoption
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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edutech
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bi
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cloud services
AI is increasingly driving businesses across Europe to adopt smart video use, with numerous sectors recognising AI's potential impact.
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Cisco launches new networking and security products for Asian SMBs
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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printing
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saas
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firewall
Cisco presents cutting-edge network and security products for Asia-Pacific small and medium businesses, promising simplified management and speedy digitisation.
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IT leaders concerned over AI implementation & process optimisation
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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ai
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investment
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productivity
A new study from Celonis reveals 72% of IT leaders fear process deficiencies could disrupt successful artificial intelligence implementation.