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BluePi Consulting (BluePi) appoints CEO as Gaurav Sharma
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BluePi Consulting (BluePi) appoints CEO as Gaurav Sharma

IT services company BluePi expands to Sydney, appoints Gaurav Sharma as CEO for Australia & New Zealand to drive growth in diverse industries.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Accelerated UK expansion for ANZ tech companies
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Accelerated UK expansion for ANZ tech companies

The UK Government is working with Australian and New Zealand national and state governments to take a delegation of tech scaleups for London Tech Week.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia
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Microsoft launches Startups Founders Hub Platform in Asia

Microsoft has launched its Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub in Asia, providing free access to technology and resources for startups in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky
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Dicker Data cancels distribution agreement with Kaspersky

One of the largest distributors in Australia and New Zealand has cancelled its distribution contract with Russian based cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
Snowflake to acquire data application framework Streamlit
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Snowflake to acquire data application framework Streamlit

Snowflake has announced its intent to acquire Streamlit, enabling global developers and data scientists to mobilise data.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2022
Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life
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Hospitality sector uses cloud-based analytics as it roars back to life

Cloud-based system, hospoIQ, offers business intelligence for the hospitality sector in New Zealand and Australia.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Data centre operator PDG closes US$350 million equity deal
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Data centre operator PDG closes US$350 million equity deal

Singapore-based Princeton Digital Group (PDG) has closed an equity investment from Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) as a lead investor for US$350 million.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition
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Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition

Employment Hero, the employment as a service provider, has raised $181m in funding, following its recent acquisition of KeyPay.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Feb 2022
ExtraHop CEO retires, IT veteran Patrick Dennis steps in
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ExtraHop CEO retires, IT veteran Patrick Dennis steps in

Dennis will work alongside the ExtraHop executive leadership team to increase the company's current momentum and accelerate operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Feb 2022
eCommerce financing platform Wayflyer hits 'unicorn' status after $150m funding round
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eCommerce financing platform Wayflyer hits 'unicorn' status after $150m funding round

An Ireland-based financing platform is gearing up for expansion into markets including Asia, the United States, and Europe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
SuperOps.ai raises US$14 million, plans to shake up MSP market
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SuperOps.ai raises US$14 million, plans to shake up MSP market

SuperOps.ai has announced it has raised US$14m in new funding, allowing the company to break into the Managed Service Providers (MSP) market.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups
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The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups

The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Globalization Partners raises $200m to extend reach into 'virtually untapped' remote HR market
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Globalization Partners raises $200m to extend reach into 'virtually untapped' remote HR market

HR tech firm Globalization Partners has raised $200 million in a capital raise led by Vista Credit Partners, boosting its market value to $4.2 billion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2022
Ireland fintech firm Wayflyer eyes up Aussie eCommerce market boom
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Ireland fintech firm Wayflyer eyes up Aussie eCommerce market boom

The company points to research from GlobalData, which pegs Australia's eCommerce market to be worth US$70 billion (AU$100 billion) by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion
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Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion

Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce
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Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce

Australian firm Veyor raises over $4m in equity capital, attracting interest from construction industry heavyweights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth
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Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth

New Zealand's tech sector is poised for significant growth, according to local investor Blackbird, potentially transforming it into a major export earner.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up
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Electronic signatures are the future of business – we just need regulation to catch up

Australian businesses face uncertainty over the validity of electronic signatures, as relief measures are set to expire.

By Sam Chandler • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022