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The funding will help the Sydney start-up reach more lenders as it targets overdue debts that are too small or costly to chase manually.
Filigran warns boards on ageing tech cyber controls
Continuous validation is being pushed as boards and insurers seek proof that ageing-system cyber controls still work as threat windows shrink.
Loyalty programmes reshape Australian travel choices
Loyalty schemes are winning a bigger share of Australian travel spending as airlines, hotels and car hire firms push more personalised offers.
Anthropic expands Australia science push with AUD $10m
Researchers and startups will gain Claude API credits as the new funding backs cancer, heart disease and rare-disease work across Australia.
David Raynor launches Funding Atlas for global funding
Startups and small businesses could save hours of searching, with a new database covering 27,000 funding options in 196 countries.
Novated Lease Australia inks BYD finance partnership
The tie-up could make salary-packaged EVs easier to buy, as BYD and DENZA buyers gain showroom access to novated leasing support.
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot
Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.
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Rising cyber budgets are failing to curb APAC losses, as Asahi's outage showed the real cost is business disruption, not breach headlines.
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HelmGuard raises USD $7.3 million for US expansion
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Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue
Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.
Conferma ends fax card delivery in 100 more markets
Digital delivery will now handle virtual card details in more than 100 countries as hotels move off fax, lifting completion rates.
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Australia IT spending set to hit AUD $192.2bn in 2027
Spending on AI-ready infrastructure and software will drive Australia's IT market past AUD $192.2 billion in 2027, Gartner says.
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