Market stories

iplicit, a cloud accounting platform for the UK mid-market, has secured GBP £25 million in funding from One Peak to fuel its growth and product development.

Sectigo has acquired Entrust's public certificate business, doubling its operations and enhancing its market presence in the rapidly evolving digital security landscape.

The Cloud Security Alliance has released a report addressing SaaS complexities for mid-market organisations, revealing that many struggle with security amid limited resources.

LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.

A recent IDC report reveals the growing significance of automation and AI in firewall policy management, predicting a $15.3 billion market by 2028.

Businesses in Washington are turning to outsourced finance solutions to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and harness innovation, according to IBN Technologies' CEO.

Bloomberg Indices has unveiled the VolMax Indices, designed to enhance equity potential while managing risks amid market turbulence.

Giesecke+Devrient has unveiled its new ultra-thin Smart Label, turning any package into an IoT device for enhanced tracking and security.

Access People in Leicestershire has been recognised as a Core Leader in the Fosway 9-GridTM for Cloud HR, reflecting its prominent role in the HR solutions market.

DocuWare has unveiled its new AI-driven Intelligent Document Processing solution, optimising data extraction and management for complex documents.

A new CEWE report reveals that 73% of UK adults have faced disappointment with gifts, highlighting the best and worst presents for Christmas.

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.

The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare sector, enhancing patient care and outcomes while driving substantial market growth.

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

Dynamic Standards International has announced its expansion into global markets with the SMB1001 standard to enhance cybersecurity for SMBs, starting 2025.

Bain Capital has acquired an 80% stake in AQ Compute, aiming to bolster its sustainable data centre operations across Europe amid rising data demands.

Bridgehead has launched a new office in Adelaide, aimed at enhancing its global expansion strategy and supporting businesses in entering key markets.

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

Philips enters the Australian robot vacuum market with the HomeRun 9000 Series, priced at AUD$2499, as demand for smart home tech surges.

A report by the Social Market Foundation reveals the UK ranks last for 5G connectivity among 15 global markets, with coverage only 10% of the time.