Investment stories - Page 15

New Zealand unveils AI blueprint aiming for global leadership by 2030
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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New Zealand's AI Forum unveils a detailed AI Blueprint for Aotearoa, aiming to make the country a leading hub for responsible AI innovation by 2030.

CrowdStrike's major IT outage prompts call for infrastructure investment
Sat, 27th Jul 2024
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ai security
An IT outage caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike halted 8.5 million Windows PCs, disrupting airlines and the NHS; a fix and reboot are now advised.

Generative AI deployment surges as firms drive innovation
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Organisations are significantly boosting their generative AI investments, with nearly a quarter now integrating the technology, up from 6% in 2023.

DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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llms
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microsoft
DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.

Konica Minolta report reveals 2024 Australian IT trends
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Konica Minolta Australia's 2024 IT trends report has revealed that 68% of C-suite execs focus on operational efficiency.

Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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software development
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.

King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.

BGF invests GBP £5 million in Cardiff-based PureCyber
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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BGF has invested GBP £5 million into Cardiff's PureCyber, a fast-growing cybersecurity firm, appointing Ben Marnham as Non-Executive Chair to spearhead further growth.

Cybersecurity budgets surge but confidence gaps persist
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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A report by Ivanti reveals a rise in cybersecurity budgets for 2024 as 71% of security experts navigate widening confidence gaps with non-IT leaders.

Nasuni secures USD $1.2 billion investment led by Vista Equity
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Nasuni secures majority investment led by Vista Equity Partners, valued at approximately USD $1.2 billion, to boost growth and innovation in the hybrid cloud market.

Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
A report by Shopify reveals that 68% of Southeast Asian retailers are increasing social commerce spending as economic pressures reshape consumer behaviour.

Why 'trust us, we’re an exchange!' simply isn’t good enough
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Trust is paramount in the crypto world. Exchanges must earn it through robust security, user education, and transparency to ensure a safe investment environment.

Fortinet recognised as Challenger in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Fortinet has been named a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Single-Vendor SASE, highlighting its efforts in simplifying operations and enhancing security.

Enterprise IoT market hits USD $269 billion amid growth shifts
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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software
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telco
The enterprise IoT market hit USD $269 billion in 2023, with 15% growth. Expected deceleration in 2024 due to economic concerns could shift investment focus to software.

Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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deliveroo
Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO Ed McManus as Senior Operating Partner, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in Australia and New Zealand.

Fugu raises Seed funding for CO2 capture with Investible lead
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
Australian startup Fugu secures seed funding led by Investible to develop solid direct air capture technology aimed at large-scale CO2 removal.

Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Adobe's latest report reveals the Asia Pacific and Japan region leads in generative AI adoption, outpacing the US and Europe with a 65% implementation rate.

Canon celebrates major success at drupa 2024 in Düsseldorf
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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Canon triumphs at drupa 2024, surpassing sales targets despite fewer visitors. The Core exhibit captivates 6,000+ guests with immersive printing innovations.

Kōura Wealth invests USD $5m of KiwiSaver funds into Bitcoin
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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bitcoin
Kōura's Wealth's bold USD $5 million Bitcoin investment in KiwiSaver has surged to a whopping USD $7.5 million.

Beroe invests in AI firm Forestreet to enhance procurement tools
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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procurement
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investment
Beroe has announced a strategic investment in AI firm Forestreet to enhance its procurement tools, aiming to provide greater market insights for CPOs.