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IT sector leading investment in employee share plans in Hong Kong
Health Technologies

IT sector leading investment in employee share plans in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's IT sector leads investment in employee share plans, pouring HKD $38.5 billion in 2022, to attract and retain top talent.

By Jennifer Sun • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Global Stories

Investment stories

UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets
Supply Chain

UK businesses call for more support to meet net zero targets

As World Environment Day nears, Australia's AU$399 million move to boost its Net Zero Economy Authority shines a spotlight on the UK's business struggle needing £ support.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
Unstructured data potential hindered by expertise & tool gaps
EduTech

Unstructured data potential hindered by expertise & tool gaps

Research finds enterprises struggle with unstructured data despite its vast potential. Lack of expertise and inadequate tools are key barriers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Turn/River Capital invests in Paessler to fuel global growth
Application Performance Monitoring

Turn/River Capital invests in Paessler to fuel global growth

Turn/River Capital invests in Paessler AG to fuel growth and global expansion of its IT and OT monitoring solutions, marking a significant milestone for the company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion
Digital Transformation

DeepL secures $300m investment, valuation reaches $2 billion

Language AI leader DeepL lands $300M investment, boosting valuation to $2B. New funding aims to fuel product innovation and global expansion, says CEO.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey
Customer Experience

Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey

A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
There's a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know
Email Security

There's a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know

AI-generated deepfakes are fuelling a new era of investment scams, featuring familiar faces to deceive us. Here's how to spot and avoid these high-tech traps.

By Stephen Kho • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Evnex to boost Australia operations with new investment
Cartech

Evnex to boost Australia operations with new investment

Evnex is set to expand its Australian operations after securing investment from Adamantem Capital's Environmental Opportunities Fund.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Exclusive: How Cado Security continues to innovate
Customer Experience

Exclusive: How Cado Security continues to innovate

In talks with CEO James Campbell, detrimental digital threats are tackled by cybersecurity firm, Cado Security, through innovative solutions and strategic growth.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub
Hyperscale

Switch Datacenters unveils AMS4, enhancing Amsterdam's digital hub

Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Jun 2024
Aussie businesses boost green asset investment amidst slowdown
Cartech

Aussie businesses boost green asset investment amidst slowdown

Australian businesses have boosted investment in assets by 22%, particularly in green technologies like electric vehicles, despite a slowing economy, reports the Commonwealth Bank.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024
Altium expands in Bangalore to boost India's electronics sector
EduTech

Altium expands in Bangalore to boost India's electronics sector

Altium is pouring resources into Bangalore, aligning with India's 'Make in India' drive to tap into its electronics market. This expansion includes a new office and educational initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again
Unified Communications

One New Zealand secures Best in Test mobile network title again

One New Zealand has clinched the Best in Test mobile network award for 2024, marking its third consecutive win, highlighting top performance in voice, data, and reliability categories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Over two thousand job losses proposed in Telstra restructure
Productivity

Over two thousand job losses proposed in Telstra restructure

Telstra's restructure could lead to up to 2,800 job losses as the company aims to streamline operations and support its long-term investment in technology and infrastructure.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment
Marketing Technologies

Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment

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.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
New Zealand must overhaul digital tech education system
EduTech

New Zealand must overhaul digital tech education system

New Zealand's digital tech sector, poised to become the top export industry, requires a major educational overhaul to meet future workforce demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
EduTech

UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024