Investment stories - Page 26
Investment in innovation: trends and opportunities
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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ai
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healthtech
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security technology alliance
Investing in healthcare, technology, aged care, and the environment are the four major opportunities in the market as we move into 2022.
Digital Edge expands portfolio with five data centers across Japan
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Digital Edge has completed its largest acquisition to date by adding five more data centers to its portfolio across Japan.
Maximising your investments through security automation
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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investment
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threatquotient
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cloud services
Organizations have accelerated their plans for security automation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with 80% now having partial automation, a new report finds.
Digital transformation initiatives on the rise as organisations focus on strategic priorities
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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digital transformation
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investment
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idc
Global spending on digital transformation is set to reach $2.8 trillion in 2025, doubling the amount allocated in 2020, according to IDC.
NZ's startup ecosystem on a winning streak as investment levels climb - report
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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pwc
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investment
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angel association new zealand
New Zealand’s startup industry received almost $60 million worth of investment from 66 deals in the first half of 2021.
vFunction makes 'critical breakthrough' in modernisation with latest release
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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migration
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cloud services
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investment
vFunction launches Application Transformation Engine to enable automatic modernisation and migration process. Raises $26m in funding.
Equinix strikes $769m deal to develop xScale data centers in Australia
Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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dc
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hyperscale
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multi-cloud
The limited liability partnership between Equinix and PGIM Real Estate will bring about the launch of the SY9x and SY10x data centers.
NZ cyber security education company closes $2.3m seed round
Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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software development
SafeStack Academy raises NZD$2.3m in seed round led by Jelix Ventures to further develop and grow its online software security training platform.
TBM Council establishes APAC chapter to promote smarter tech spend
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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it spending
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investment
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advisor
TBM Council forms APAC chapter, appoints Regional Advisory Board from financial and technology executives in Australia and Singapore.
Snyk hits new milestone with $530m investment round
Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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software development
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application security
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investment
Development security platform Snyk has raised $530m in its Series F funding round, bringing its valuation to $8.5bn.
New artificial intelligence application attracts 100 investors in first week of launch
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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investment
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communication
New AI tool GetMee aims to tackle declining communication skills caused by the pandemic. Over 100 investors back the launch.
Apptio extends ServiceNow integration, empowers smarter IT decision making
Thu, 26th Aug 2021
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digital transformation
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investment
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servicenow
Apptio unveils certified solution in ServiceNow Store to enhance IT decision making, providing real-time view of tech costs.
Acoustic announces latest developments for high growth Aus market
Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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partner programmes
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investment
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digital marketing
Acoustic expands Australian offices and launches cloud-based data center as part of growth strategy, says CEO.
DX & SaaS could offer $224b 'digital dividend' for Australian economy - report
Tue, 3rd Aug 2021
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digital transformation
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saas
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supply chain systems
Australia has a $224 billion opportunity with software as a service, says TechnologyOne report, urging faster digital transformation and investment.
Virsec hits $137 million investment milestone after latest round
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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investment
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information protection
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virsec
Virsec raises $100m in Series C funding from industry players and company builders, bringing total funding to $137m.
NZ business at risk of innovation decline without proper investment
Fri, 16th Jul 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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investment
Planned technology investments will focus on security and risk management and building out data and analytics capabilities.
Digitisation drives optimism for APAC's construction sector
Thu, 15th Jul 2021
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digital transformation
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construction
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investment
Digital transformation is driving optimism and opportunities for APAC construction sector, according to new research by InEight.
Martech firm Mutiny attracts $12m pre-money valuation from investors
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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martech
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investment
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mutiny
Melbourne-based martech firm Mutiny has confirmed investment from former Clemenger BBDO executive Nick Garrett and advisory guru Andrew ‘Billy’ Baxter.
Over 80% of CFOs plan on expanding investment into digitalisation
Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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gartner
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cfo
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digitisation
New research from Gartner reveals that 82% of finance leaders plan to increase investment in their company’s digital capabilities this year.
Accenture examines the future of business in the cloud
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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investment
The cloud has evolved into a technology behemoth and is now in its prime time, according to Accenture ANZ cloud first lead Matt Coates.