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GenAI in action: Transforming APAC business functions to deliver superior customer experiences
Digital Transformation

GenAI in action: Transforming APAC business functions to deliver superior customer experiences

In APAC, the rise of generative AI is reshaping customer experience, with 30% of Indian firms planning major investments in the technology over the next 18 months.

By Harsha Solanki • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Databricks raises USD $10 billion, valued at USD $62 billion now
Data Analytics

Databricks raises USD $10 billion, valued at USD $62 billion now

Databricks secures USD $10 billion in Series J funding, valuing the data and AI firm at USD $62 billion, as it plans major global expansions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
The future of CFOs: Five predictions for 2025 and beyond
Digital Transformation

The future of CFOs: Five predictions for 2025 and beyond

As 2025 approaches, the role of the CFO in Australia is transforming, with investors favouring financial expertise over CEO leadership amid rising economic challenges.

By Thomas Palmer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024
Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion
Customer service

Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion

Voice AI platform Vapi secures USD $20 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its voice agent deployment across diverse industries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Netacea secures GBP £4 million to combat bot attacks
Supply Chain

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
Bitcoin reaches USD $100,000, joins top global assets list
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
Global data centres optimistic on AI growth despite power concerns
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
Cohesity becomes largest data protection provider globally
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
Alteryx appoints Andy MacMillan as new CEO amid AI push
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
Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs
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
Indosat empowers Indonesian startups on trip to Sydney
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
Fresho raises AUD $17 million to enhance AI & expand
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
Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions
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

Stories from Other Regions

OfficeMax invests NZD $750,000 in wearable tech upgrade
Network Infrastructure

OfficeMax invests NZD $750,000 in wearable tech upgrade

OfficeMax has invested NZD $750,000 in wearable glove scanning technology to enhance productivity by 20% at its Auckland Distribution Centre.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
Crypto

Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus

A Maori-led fintech initiative in New Zealand aims to raise over $100 million in investment with the launch of the Quay Cove Ethereum Growth Fund.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
DTE appoints Auður Árnadóttir as new Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

DTE appoints Auður Árnadóttir as new Chief Financial Officer

DTE welcomes Auður Árnadóttir as its new Chief Financial Officer, aiming to strengthen its financial strategies amid rapid expansion in the aluminium sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Happydemics raises €13m to expand UK market presence
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