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Netacea secures GBP £4 million to combat bot attacks

Netacea has secured an additional GBP £4 million investment from Mercia Asset Management to enhance its fight against sophisticated bot attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Crypto

Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list

Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 39.9% surge in crypto market capitalisation to USD $3.47 trillion, driven by investor optimism and Bitcoin hitting USD $100,000.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Global data centres optimistic on AI growth despite power concerns

A DLA Piper survey reveals 70% of global data centre investors forecast increased funding over two years, driven by AI demand despite energy concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Data Protection

Cohesity becomes largest data protection provider globally

Cohesity has completed its merger with Veritas' data protection division, becoming the largest global provider in the sector and valued at over USD $7 billion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Marketing Technologies

Alteryx appoints Andy MacMillan as new CEO amid AI push

Alteryx has appointed Andy MacMillan as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of tech industry experience to enhance its AI-driven analytics platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs

Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Investment

Indosat empowers Indonesian startups on trip to Sydney

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has hosted a SheHacks trip to Sydney, aiding five Indonesian women-led startups in connecting with global investors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand

Fresho has completed a Series B funding round, securing AUD $17 million to strengthen its AI capabilities and expand across multiple international markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions

Boxphish has acquired Trillion, a dark web threat intelligence service, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings for organisations facing human-related cyber risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

GTCR invests $1.33bn in Tricentis, valuing at $4.5bn

Tricentis has secured a $1.33 billion investment from GTCR, valuing the firm at $4.5 billion as it aims for $425 million in 2024 revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Generative AI

Fivecast wins National Exporter Award for technology

Fivecast has clinched the National Australian Exporter Award for Advanced Technologies, marking a notable second win at the 62nd Australian Export Awards.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

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Marketing Technologies

Happydemics raises €13m to expand UK market presence

Happydemics has raised €13 million (£10.8 million) in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven advertising measurement solutions and UK expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures appoints top advisors to boost resilience

Salus Ventures has launched a Strategic Advisor Program, enlisting prominent figures in intelligence, diplomacy, and defence to enhance national security.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

UK financial firms struggle with AI & GenAI integration

A survey reveals UK financial firms face challenges integrating AI technologies, with 95% still in early phases and only 32% on track with efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Pathway secures $10 million for live AI development

Pathway has raised $10 million in seed funding led by TQ Ventures to enhance its real-time AI systems, attracting notable investors including Lukasz Kaiser.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

SEP invests in Springtime Technologies to drive growth

Scottish Equity Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Vienna's Springtime Technologies, enhancing accounts payable automation for global enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Cartech

Moomoo Australia partners with GraniteShares for exclusive ETFs

Moomoo Australia has partnered exclusively with GraniteShares to improve access to specialist ETFs, enhancing investment opportunities for Australian investors.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Data Protection

Trilateral Research secures GBP £2.5m for ethical AI

Trilateral Research has secured a GBP £2.5 million investment from Growth Lending to enhance its development of ethical AI solutions aimed at social issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024