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Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion
EduTech

Harrison.ai secures AUD $179m for global expansion

Harrison.ai has raised AUD $179 million in Series C funding, bolstering its AI-driven diagnostics expansion across global healthcare markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m
Data Protection

Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m

Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus
Artificial Intelligence

CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Segi Fresh to invest in Mandalay's agritech for Malaysia
Agricultural Technology

Segi Fresh to invest in Mandalay's agritech for Malaysia

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured its first strategic investor as Malaysia's Segi Fresh joins its agritech portfolio to enhance fresh food supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Ikonz Studios secures funding for global AI expansion
EduTech

Ikonz Studios secures funding for global AI expansion

Ikonz Studios has secured strategic Pre-Series A funding from prominent investors, bolstering its innovative AI-driven digital experiences and global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO
Chief Financial Officer

Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO

Symphony Commerce has strengthened its leadership by appointing Matt Smith as CEO, supported by new CFO Ella Lim and promoted Client Service Director Hannah Spencer.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
EduTech

CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal

A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans
Data Privacy

MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans

MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
TP-Link unveils new UK distribution hub in Newbury
Customer Experience

TP-Link unveils new UK distribution hub in Newbury

TP-Link has inaugurated its largest National Distribution Centre in Newbury, boosting storage capacity by 50% to enhance service for UK and Ireland clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud
Supply Chain

SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud

SAP has launched its Business Data Cloud alongside Databricks, aiming to unify enterprise data to enhance decision-making and accelerate AI initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Prenetics unveils DNA-based identity with blockchain tie-up
Crypto

Prenetics unveils DNA-based identity with blockchain tie-up

Prenetics has teamed up with Humanity Protocol to launch a blockchain-based identity verification service via its CircleDNA platform, enhancing secure digital interactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Western Digital plans Flash unit spin-off by early 2025
Physical Security

Western Digital plans Flash unit spin-off by early 2025

Western Digital is set to separate its Flash business by February 2025, as it focuses on enhancing its HDD technology amid rising data storage demands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
60% of firms revamping supply chains amid trade turmoil
Supply Chain

60% of firms revamping supply chains amid trade turmoil

A new report reveals 60% of firms are revamping supply chains to tackle tariff uncertainty and market volatility, driving investments in automation and diversification.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Tusk unveils operations platform with $2m seed boost
Supply Chain

Tusk unveils operations platform with $2m seed boost

Tusk Logistics has unveiled its innovative Tusk Operations Platform, backed by $2 million in funding, aiming to revolutionise shipping management for users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Hexaware raises INR ₹8,750 crores in historic IT IPO
IT services

Hexaware raises INR ₹8,750 crores in historic IT IPO

Hexaware Technologies has achieved a remarkable feat by completing India's largest IT services IPO, raising INR ₹8,750 crores and marking its return to public markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
New metric introduced to measure value of cybersecurity
Financial Systems

New metric introduced to measure value of cybersecurity

A report by HackerOne reveals security leaders' doubts over traditional ROI metrics, introducing Return on Mitigation to better assess cybersecurity investments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue

Markko has reported record growth, achieving annual recurring revenue of GBP £500,000 and supporting 15 live marketplaces amid rising demand for its platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025