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Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector
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Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.
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Boxphish eyes further growth after GBP £400 million BGF support
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Boxphish, backed by BGF's GBP £400 million funding, plans further growth after 70% ARR rise and acquiring dark web intelligence firm Trillion.
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Macron, tech leaders to debate Europe's AI future at VivaTech
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French President Emmanuel Macron will join NVIDIA and Mistral AI leaders at VivaTech in Paris to debate Europe’s AI future, focusing on competitiveness and sovereignty.
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Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
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Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.
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Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
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Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.
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Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
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New Zealanders’ US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.
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Apptio launches tools to clarify AI & hybrid IT investment
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Apptio unveils AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to boost transparency and control over AI and hybrid IT investment costs.
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Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding
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Airwallex appoints a new board for its SVF unit as it nears an ADI licence in Australia, following a USD $300 million funding round valuing the company at USD $6.2 billion.
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Glance launches AI shopping hub on Samsung phones in US
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Glance has launched a USD $200 million AI shopping hub on Samsung phones, letting 50 million US users visualise and buy outfits from their lock screen.
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CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
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CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
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Blueberry Life seeks backing for AI-driven longevity insurance
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Blueberry Life launches crowdfunding to back AI-driven longevity insurance, aiming to aid those with chronic illnesses in the UK and beyond live healthier, longer lives.
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million to advance AI for warehouses
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LuminX raises USD $5.5 million seed funding to boost AI vision language models improving efficiency in warehouse and supply chain operations.
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Australian investors drive record US options trading surge
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Australian investors surge into US options trading with a 62.7% rise despite market volatility, trading USD $116.5 million in contracts in H1 2025.
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Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.
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NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
Fri, 30th May 2025
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NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.
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Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
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Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.
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UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
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UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.
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UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
Wed, 28th May 2025
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UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.
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PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space
Wed, 28th May 2025
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PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.
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Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform
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Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m seed funding to expand its digital scoring platform for action sports globally, aiming to boost events and athlete performance.