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Excite raises AUD $2.8 million to expand cyber security training
EduTech

Excite raises AUD $2.8 million to expand cyber security training

Excite Technology Services raises AUD $2.8 million to boost cyber security growth, funding its advanced digital forensics training centre and offensive security services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Global X launches first AI infrastructure ETF in Australia
Power / Energy

Global X launches first AI infrastructure ETF in Australia

Global X launches Australia's first AI infrastructure ETF, AINF, targeting firms in data centres, energy, and raw materials amid rising AI demand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks
Data Protection

Australia's cyber sector grows amid increasing attack risks

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.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Digital Transformation

Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus

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.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Investment stories

NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Firewalls

NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking

NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments
EduTech

Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments

New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion
Steam

Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

Primer expands in APAC with Singapore launch, new tools
Fintech

Primer expands in APAC with Singapore launch, new tools

Primer has incorporated in Singapore, boosting its Asia-Pacific presence with a 239% rise in payment volume and new initiatives for startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Vividobots raises INR 1.47 Crores to boost high-rise automation
Robotics

Vividobots raises INR 1.47 Crores to boost high-rise automation

Chennai-based startup Vividobots has raised INR ₹1.47 Crores to develop AI-powered robots for safer, more efficient high-rise building maintenance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
WorkBuzz secures GBP £4 million to boost AI & global expansion
Artificial Intelligence

WorkBuzz secures GBP £4 million to boost AI & global expansion

YFM Equity Partners boosts investment in WorkBuzz to GBP £8.8m as the platform's revenue nears GBP £5m, backing AI-driven employee engagement growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth
Partner Programmes

Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth

Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India's fast-growing market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama
Artificial Intelligence

Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama

Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Indonesian firms introduce AI platform for faster ESG reporting
Risk & Compliance

Indonesian firms introduce AI platform for faster ESG reporting

MVGX and BDO Indonesia launch an AI-driven platform to halve time, cut costs, and boost accuracy in sustainability reporting for Indonesian firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop
Investment

Raising capital? Here's why some pitches fly and others flop

Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.

By James and Hana Schofield • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Smart Cities

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025
CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing
Data Analytics

CData unveils cloud service after $350 million backing

CData Software's new cloud-based service expands data connectivity for software firms, following $350m investment and Gartner Magic Quadrant recognition.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025