Investment stories - Page 10
Revealed: Global trends in technology investment
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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investment
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emerging technology
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tech nation
The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.
Data center construction looks towards liquid cooling power
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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hyperscale
The global data centre construction industry is shifting towards liquid cooling to support AI and big data, aiming for efficiency and reduced emissions.
Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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google
Google will invest more than $10 billion in its United States offices and data centers in 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai declared last week.
Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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sports
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investment
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startups
Adelaide's Lumin Sports Technology seeks AUD $750K to finalise its sports tech platform for European and US markets, aiming to expand globally.
Trust essential to business-driven SD-WAN deployment
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
CIOs confront SD-WAN maze, with Silver Peak's VP spotlighting trust and tech integration in strategic choices.
Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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fintech
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investment
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accenture
Investors have signalled a shift away from fintech ventures as fundraising and deal activity in China showed a significant slowdown in the first half of 2019.
NZ-based Brave New Coin launches crypto management platform
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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data analytics
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crypto
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blockchain
The cryptocurrency management platform designed to help investors make more informed decisions when purchasing digital assets.
Equinix puts US$77m into expanding data centres in Hong Kong
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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hyperscale
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fintech
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dc
Equinix invests $77m in expanding Hong Kong data centers as demand for reliable facilities and robust network infrastructure increases.
Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ
Tue, 21st May 2019
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commerce commission
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investment
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m&a
Infratil seeks approval from the Commerce Commission to acquire up to 50% of Vodafone New Zealand, with Brookfield Asset Management to own the rest.
Interxion rolling out the big bucks to keep up with demand
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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colocation
The company has increased its 2018 CAPEX guide range to €425m-€450m to cater for several data centre expansions.
Expert says data centres are investments with almost guaranteed profits
Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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payment technologies
Data centres offer long-term contracts and recurring revenues like conventional property, but they come with the added bonus of rapid growth prospects.
Sunshine Coast connecting to Asia and the US with new submarine cable
Fri, 7th Sep 2018
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network infrastructure
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investment
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undersea cables
A $35m contract has been signed for a submarine cable connecting Australia's Sunshine Coast to Asia and the United States.
Australian SaaS players draw in US investors
Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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saas
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investment
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study
US interest in Australian tech firms surged, driving a 33% jump in M-A deals this quarter. Key players like Atlassian are catching investors' eyes.
Western Digital invests in Excelero to drive data center innovation
Fri, 17th Aug 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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western digital
This investment represents the fourth strategic investment Excelero has received since its inception, bringing the total funds invested to US$35m.
HPE to invest US$4bil in Intelligent Edge over next four years
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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edge computing
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investment
HPE will invest in research and development to advance and innovate new products, services and consumption models across a number of technologies.
Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million
Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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social media
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dimension data
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investment
Dawson will be joining the Gather Online's board of directors as chairman, working at the company's Sydney-based headquarters.
$7 million investment boost for Kiwi SaaS company
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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saas
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supply chain
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cloud services
Globally, we estimate there are over 5 million wholesaler-distributors and manufacturers that Unleashed could be the 'system of record' for.
Kiwi startup developing prospective musicians through gamification
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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investment
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capital raising
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melodics
New Zealand tech startup Melodics has raised US$1.2m in seed capital to take its instrument learning software to more aspiring musicians.
Agri-tech innovator TracMap carves path to 'business transformation' with GPE investment
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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agricultural technology
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Dunedin-based agri-tech company TracMap has scored investment from Genesis Private Equity, which will help boost GPS tech development.
Whispir raises $11.75m to accelerate growth into Asia and beyond
Thu, 22nd Sep 2016
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saas
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whispir
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investment
The originally Australian CAaaS company is now stretching its wings as it continues a rapid expansion in Asia and the United States.