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Advent International to acquire majority stake in SYSPRO

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Advent International to acquire majority stake in software provider SYSPRO, aiming to boost innovation and growth across key markets in the US and UK.
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Binance Australia report highlights high crypto market volatility

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 6.1% rise in crypto market capitalisation in July followed by a 20% dip in August, highlighting market volatility.
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WatchGuard adds key executives to bolster global leadership

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies has grown its leadership with three new senior hires, enhancing sales and marketing capabilities with industry veterans.
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Workday accepted into Australian Government DTA software marketplace

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Workday joins the Australian Federal Government's Digital Transformation Agency Software Marketplace, offering ERP solutions to modernise outdated systems across the Commonwealth.
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Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Huma has raised USD $80 million in Series D funding to launch its AI-driven Huma Cloud Platform, aiming to transform digital health solutions.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.
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Zero Circle & Wasabi launch real-time carbon calculator for ESG

Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Zero Circle and Wasabi have launched a real-time carbon calculator to help businesses measure and manage the environmental impact of their cloud storage usage.
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Industry 4.0 market to surge from USD $93.6bn to USD $512.2bn

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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The global Industry 4.0 market is poised to expand from USD $93.6 billion in 2024 to USD $512.2 billion by 2034, driven by digital innovation across sectors.
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Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.
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Australian firms seek flexibility & tech for productivity boost

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Flexible work methods and global hires are key to Australian business growth, yet implementation remains limited, finds Rippling. Firms eye UK and US markets.
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Australians favour digital apps for overseas remittances

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Visa's new report reveals that 67% of Australians prefer digital apps for overseas remittances, driven by occasions, unexpected needs, and humanitarian aid.
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UK employees eager for AI but concerned about lack of policies

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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UK employees seek AI for efficiency but face hurdles, says Coveo. 42% find AI beneficial, yet concerns over tools and policies persist, impacting trust and effectiveness.
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UK urgently needs tech skills upgrade to compete globally

Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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The UK plummeted to 45th globally for technology and business skills, trailing behind Germany, France, and Spain, despite a GBP £3.5 billion governmental push.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation of legal AI

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Nearly half of UK lawyers favour self-regulation for AI in the legal industry, with 48% of firm lawyers and 50% of in-house lawyers advocating against government intervention, per Thomson Reuters.
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Australian executives predict AI-driven business growth in 2024

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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A new survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals that 92.5% of Australian executives in MSPs and MSSPs foresee significant business growth driven by AI investments in the next year.
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Nimbus patents solution to eliminate wage theft in Australia

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Nimbus has become the first Australian tech firm to patent a solution against wage theft, crucial for the AUD $2.5 billion contact centre industry.
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FinOps gains traction as cloud costs rise, says esynergy

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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As cloud expenses soar, a new esynergy report underscores the rising role of FinOps, with 74% of organisations striving to optimise costs.
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Quantexa reports 40% growth in ARR, aims for GBP £80m in 2024

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Quantexa reports a 40% surge in Decision Intelligence ARR, projecting GBP £80 million by 2024, driven by expanding markets and strategic partnerships.