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Gamma launches APAC push with Australia & NZ focus
Unified Communications

Gamma launches APAC push with Australia & NZ focus

Partners in Australia and New Zealand may benefit as Gamma targets higher margins and simpler onboarding in a crowded cloud communications market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Damisa teams up with dLocal to expand APAC settlement
Digital Transformation

Damisa teams up with dLocal to expand APAC settlement

Merchants using Damisa can now settle into local APAC bank accounts in hours rather than days through a single dLocal integration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires
Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires

Rising demand for AI research tools has pushed AlphaSense to add multilingual search and deepen local content for clients across both regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Wise secures full Thai licences for cross-border wallets
Crypto

Wise secures full Thai licences for cross-border wallets

Wise wins full Thai licences to launch cross-border wallets and cards, challenging banks in a USD $9.46 billion remittance market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026
Crypto

Independent Reserve plans APAC crypto push from 2026

Independent Reserve to launch new regulated crypto services for corporates and institutions across Singapore, Australia and UAE from 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
Legora names New Zealand lead to drive legal AI use
Data Protection

Legora names New Zealand lead to drive legal AI use

Legora appoints Jessica Turner to spearhead New Zealand push as demand grows for secure AI tools in everyday legal workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Forward Networks targets Japan with AI-led expansion
Firewalls

Forward Networks targets Japan with AI-led expansion

Forward Networks enters Japan with its digital twin and AI tools as enterprises seek stronger network assurance, security and compliance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Concentric AI, Sektor sign ANZ data security tie-up
Data Protection

Concentric AI, Sektor sign ANZ data security tie-up

Concentric AI taps Sektor as ANZ distributor in new data security pact, targeting rising demand for AI governance and protection tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head
Software-as-a-Service

Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head

Umbraco opens Melbourne hub and names Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC to drive expansion across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach
Software-as-a-Service

JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach

JAVLN acquires Australian document manager organiseit after AUD $6 million raise, deepening its APAC insurtech footprint and cloud offering.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion
Digital Transformation

Elemental Concept names Chris Mitchell to lead APAC expansion

Elemental Concept has appointed Chris Mitchell as Managing Director APAC to drive its expansion and digital transformation services across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia
Human Capital Management

Rippling's rapid growth driven by tailored HR tech for Australia

Rippling's HR tech boom in Australia, with 80+ staff, tailored tools, and USD $450m raised, supports local firms growing globally amid rising compliance needs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team
Cloud Access Security Broker

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team

ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
AlphaSense doubles ARR to $200m & appoints new CMO
Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense doubles ARR to $200m & appoints new CMO

AI search platform AlphaSense doubles its annual recurring revenue to $200m within two years, appoints experienced IPO strategist Heather Zynczak as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2024
Aiven appoints Olivier van Grembergen as Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Aiven appoints Olivier van Grembergen as Regional Vice President of Asia Pacific

Cloud provider Aiven has appointed Olivier van Grembergen as the VP for the Asia Pacific region, tasked with driving growth and sales expansion.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022

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Worldpay expands domestic acquiring services to Thai market
Crypto

Worldpay expands domestic acquiring services to Thai market

Worldpay has expanded its domestic acquiring services to Thailand, enabling local businesses to process payments with Thai banks and popular digital wallets more efficiently.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion
Marketing Technologies

Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion

Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024