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Data storage gets profitable as Exaba targets US expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Data storage gets profitable as Exaba targets US expansion

Exaba's local cloud storage pitch could give US managed services providers higher margins as it challenges AWS and Azure in a crowded market.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Yesterday
Earnix launches AI orchestration system for insurers
Customer Relationship Management

Earnix launches AI orchestration system for insurers

Insurers testing AI in narrow pilots may now need traceable, governed tools as Earnix pushes its new orchestration layer into daily workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AroFlo launches partner network for trade advisers
Software-as-a-Service

AroFlo launches partner network for trade advisers

Trade advisers in Australia and New Zealand will get referral fees, training and support as AroFlo expands its route to market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
AroFlo launches partner network for trade businesses
Software-as-a-Service

AroFlo launches partner network for trade businesses

Trade firms could get quicker setup and less disruption as the new network links AroFlo software with advisers, developers and accountants.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Merchantee raises EUR €1.8 million to expand in Europe
Software-as-a-Service

Merchantee raises EUR €1.8 million to expand in Europe

The cash will fund product development and launches in Poland and Germany as the Prague startup targets more online sellers across Europe.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security
Software-as-a-Service

RoboShadow joins Pax8 Marketplace for MSP security

MSPs could cut manual vulnerability work as RoboShadow's automation tools reach Pax8's 47,000-strong partner base through the cloud marketplace.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Rivvun AI raises USD $7.55m seed round led by Sitara
Customer Relationship Management

Rivvun AI raises USD $7.55m seed round led by Sitara

The funding will help the Seattle-based startup tackle revenue and spend leakage that can cost large companies billions across complex supply chains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Pax8 says AI could remake SMB service provider model
Digital Transformation

Pax8 says AI could remake SMB service provider model

Small businesses risk falling behind unless outside advisers help them govern AI, as Pax8 says adoption is outpacing security and workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push
Digital Transformation

Pax8 brings Beyond conference to Sydney in APAC push

More than 800 managed service providers are expected in Sydney as Pax8 seeks to deepen its Asia-Pacific presence with a regional conference.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
inDrive names Abhey Lamba as Chief Financial Officer
Cisco

inDrive names Abhey Lamba as Chief Financial Officer

As inDrive expands beyond ride-hailing, the new Chief Financial Officer will steer finance after gross bookings rose 30% to USD $6.4 billion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Perk secures USD $300m credit facility from lenders
Software-as-a-Service

Perk secures USD $300m credit facility from lenders

The travel and spend group gains room to invest in AI and product after replacing its 2024 borrowing deal on improved terms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
CrowdStrike lifts guidance & announces four-for-one split
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike lifts guidance & announces four-for-one split

Investors got stronger sales, record free cash flow and higher full-year forecasts as the cybersecurity group also unveiled a four-for-one stock split.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
ADIA takes minority stake in Sapiens as AI push grows
Digital Transformation

ADIA takes minority stake in Sapiens as AI push grows

Its London move puts Sapiens closer to insurers and talent as ADIA becomes a significant minority shareholder in the software group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Financial results stories

How smart technology investments drive profitability and compliance for organisations
Data Protection

How smart technology investments drive profitability and compliance for organisations

Fragmented document systems are raising costs and compliance risk for Australian organisations, as hybrid work swells information volumes.

By John Harding • 4 min read • This month
Microsoft UK veteran joins Tramlines Ventures as MD
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft UK veteran joins Tramlines Ventures as MD

Fresh funding is enabling the London firm to hire senior figures and target 30 AI-native services companies over the next three years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Law firms with real-time data reap bigger AI returns
Digital Transformation

Law firms with real-time data reap bigger AI returns

Firms with connected finance systems are more likely to turn AI spending into measurable gains, as poor data visibility still drains billable hours.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature
Digital Transformation

TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature

Small businesses in Uzbekistan can now pay staff instantly at weekends and holidays, as TBC Business adds a digital payroll tool.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Laurel & Dayshape join forces to cut revenue leakage
Enterprise Resource Planning

Laurel & Dayshape join forces to cut revenue leakage

Professional services firms may recover unbilled work as two software providers link planning data with automated tracking to curb margin loss.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month