Investment stories - Page 25
Employment, expansion, tech investment focus for business
Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
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fintech
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financial systems
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supply chain systems
A significant majority of mid-market businesses plan to make changes to their operations in 2022, a new report reveals.
Five pointers for choosing a Threat Intelligence Platform
Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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software development
Companies are investing in Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) to enhance cybersecurity and manage the deluge of data from disparate sources.
APAC businesses lead the world in customer experience investment
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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crm
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cx
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martech
Due to a pandemic-induced surge in new digital consumers and behaviours, Asia Pacific businesses are set to outstrip other regions in CX investment in 2022.
Data centre operator PDG closes US$350 million equity deal
Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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dc
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hyperscale
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investment
Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has closed an equity investment from Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) as a lead investor for US$350 million.
Main invests in verification specialist as demand grows
Fri, 18th Feb 2022
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investment
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m&a
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nfc
Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in InnoValor, the creator of ReadID - a global, mobile identity verification software provider using NFC.
Privacy considered a 'business imperative' - report
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Privacy is mission-critical, with 91% of businesses in Asia Pacific considering privacy a business imperative.
AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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ai
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healthtech
An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.
Australian businesses are boosting their cyber security budgets
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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accenture
Australian businesses are increasing their cyber security budgets, but still struggle to stay ahead of attackers, according to a new report by Accenture.
Beijing investment bank backs Keppel Data Centre investment fund
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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dc
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hyperscale
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investment
Investment fund behind Keppel Data Centers secures $1.1bn from investors, including Beijing-based investment bank.
Cryptocurrency trading in NZ below world average, but signs show increased awareness
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
New Zealand's cryptocurrency usage rate is below the global average, with only 9% of Kiwi adults owning cryptocurrency, finds a new study by Finder.
Personetics raises $85M, expands operations in Australia
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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financial institutions
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funding
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investment
Personetics raises $85m from Thoma Bravo, doubling its valuation to over $160m and expanding operations in Australia.
GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment technologies
Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.
Airline CIOs look to technology to aid in COVID-19 recovery
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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airlines
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investment
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airport
Airport and airline CIOs are increasing IT budgets to support recovery from COVID-19, with digitalization and sustainability as key priorities.
Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.
CrowdStrike launches $100 million investment vehicle Falcon Fund II for tech innovators
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
CrowdStrike launches Falcon Fund II, a $100 million investment vehicle in partnership with Accel, focused on cybersecurity and adjacent markets.
NCS makes majority investment in Eighty20, scales presence in Australia
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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investment
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modernisation
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ncs technologies
NCS will acquire a majority stake in Australian cloud transformation specialist Eighty20 Solutions to expand its market presence in Australia.
Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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dc
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hyperscale
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investment
Private equity and sovereign wealth investors are playing a major role in the expansion of hyperscale data centers, says DCP research.
Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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bots
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funding
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investment
The company states it plan to use the Series C funding to further accelerate its sales and grow its development, support and marketing departments.
Juniper Networks announces improved partner program for 2022
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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investment
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juniper networks
Juniper Networks introduces new enhancements to its Partner Advantage Program, including a top-tier level and a collaborative sales platform.
New diagnostic intelligence solution launched to maximize the ROI of business-critical mobility investments
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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investment
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soti
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automation
A new diagnostic intelligence solution - SOTI XSight - has been launched which rapidly resolves app and mobile device issues.