Investment stories - Page 12
Evnex to boost Australia operations with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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cartech
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power / energy
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cleantech
Evnex is set to expand its Australian operations after securing investment from Adamantem Capital's Environmental Opportunities Fund.
Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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advertising
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investment
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ooh!media
Scaleup Mediafund, Australia's only media-for-equity fund, commits AUD $15 million in ads to boost Hawkes Brewing and Bare Funeral Group in a new funding round.
New Zealand must overhaul digital tech education system
Tue, 21st May 2024
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edutech
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it training
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investment
New Zealand’s digital tech sector, poised to become the top export industry, requires a major educational overhaul to meet future workforce demands.
Exclusive: How Cado Security continues to innovate
Tue, 21st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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In talks with CEO James Campbell, detrimental digital threats are tackled by cybersecurity firm, Cado Security, through innovative solutions and strategic growth.
UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
Tue, 21st May 2024
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uc
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telco
The UK Government has unveiled plans to create an independent UK Semiconductor Institute, backed by a GBP £1 billion commitment, to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.
Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights
Mon, 20th May 2024
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smart cities
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data privacy
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ai
Data Army has launched the Australia Post Movers Statistics dataset on Snowflake, aiding real estate firms in strategic planning and decision-making with enriched data insights.
AI in manufacturing; A clear opportunity For Australia, but not without challenges
Fri, 17th May 2024
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genai
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collaboration
AI brings transformative potential to Australia’s manufacturing sector, but challenges remain in tech capabilities and data management that must be addressed.
AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget
Thu, 16th May 2024
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.
Australian budget overlooks cybersecurity amidst AI threats
Wed, 15th May 2024
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it training
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power / energy
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ai
Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.
Telcom Group chosen for phase two of Cardiff fibre network
Tue, 14th May 2024
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uc
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telco
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digital divide
Cardiff Council has selected Telcom Group to deploy the next phase of its full fibre internet network, aiming for 100% coverage by 2025.
Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate's sustainable farming tech
Tue, 14th May 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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agritech
Sprout Agritech invests $1m in Metrovate, a startup marrying computational methods and agri-science to produce precision biostimulants.
Why obsessing over crypto headlines is a dangerous investment habit
Mon, 13th May 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Janine Grainger discusses the dangers of an excessive focus on sensational crypto headlines, stressing the importance of understanding broad market dynamics for astute investment.
Executives plan to boost generative AI investments, Accenture survey shows
Thu, 9th May 2024
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it training
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fintech
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financial systems
Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.
IT modernisation spending to rise by 30% due to AI investment
Thu, 9th May 2024
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genai
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cloud services
UK businesses are set to ramp up IT modernisation spending by nearly 30% in 2024, with a hefty focus placed on investing in artificial intelligence.
Cognizant's Bluebolt programme boosts client savings by $150m in a year
Wed, 8th May 2024
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cognizant
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investment
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bluedot innovation
Cognizant's Bluebolt programme is reportedly reshaping tech investment, driving an estimated $150m in annualised client savings and fostering over 130,000 solutions within its first year.
Under the knife: Healthcare sector grappling with rising ransomware threat
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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siem
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digital transformation
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encryption
Australia's healthcare sector faces an increase in potentially fatal ransomware attacks, highlighting the importance of prioritised cybersecurity amidst digital transformation.
Seeing Machines announces major automotive program extension
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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investment
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expansion
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computer vision
Canberra's Seeing Machines is set to invest $26m in the expansion of its partnership with a North American OEM, widening its initial programme to include 19 vehicle models marketed globally.
Alphinity & CSIRO launch Responsible AI framework for investing
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ai
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investment
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csiro
Alphinity Investment Management and Australia's CSIRO develop Responsible AI framework to bridge gap between AI sector investments and traditional ESG principles.
Xero invests USD $25m in Deputy for seamless business management solution
Wed, 1st May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
In a strategic partnership, small business platform Xero invests USD $25 million in shift work platform Deputy to offer comprehensive business solutions, integrating the companies' accounting, payroll, and workforce management systems.
STACK Infrastructure plans 220MW tech campus in Dallas
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
STACK Infrastructure reveals plans for a 220MW technology campus in Dallas, underlining its dedication to fulfilling rising tech infrastructure demand globally.