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Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.
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Indonesian firms introduce AI platform for faster ESG reporting
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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MVGX and BDO Indonesia launch an AI-driven platform to halve time, cut costs, and boost accuracy in sustainability reporting for Indonesian firms.
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Raising capital? Here’s why some pitches fly and others flop
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.
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QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.
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CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.
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Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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A new report reveals Australia's cyber security sector thrived amid rising attack threats, generating AUD $6.13 billion in revenue and employing over 137,000 people.
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Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.
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Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.
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Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.
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Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.
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Star Union starts international insurance at GIFT City
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance has opened an IFSC Insurance Office at GIFT City, launching international insurance services for US dollar-denominated products.
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DaveAI secures funding to expand AI technology globally
Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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DaveAI has raised new funds in a pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures and SucSEED, aimed at enhancing its AI technology and global expansion.
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Money20/20 launches global fintech awards programme
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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Money20/20 has launched The Money Awards, a global initiative to honour exceptional leaders and innovators in the fintech sector, recognising five key categories.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils new AI models & infrastructure upgrades
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Alibaba Cloud has launched advanced AI models and tools aimed at international customers, enhancing its offerings in Singapore as part of a USD $53 billion investment.
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AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.
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Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.
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SigIQ.ai secures USD $9.5m to transform AI tutoring
Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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SigIQ.ai has launched from stealth mode, raising USD $9.5 million to enhance its AI tutoring tech, aiming to reshape education accessibility globally.
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Velixo secures funding to accelerate ERP reporting growth
Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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Velixo has secured Series A funding from Elephant to enhance its Excel-based ERP reporting solutions, aiming to drive innovation and growth in the sector.