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Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
Payment Technologies

Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern for Amazon expansion in Aus
eCommerce

EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern for Amazon expansion in Aus

EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern to launch Ray-Ban and Oakley on Amazon Australia, tackling reseller issues and enhancing brand visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education
EduTech

Consent Labs expands in Victoria amid growing demand for education

Consent Labs expands operations in Victoria to meet demand for consent education, supported by a Federal Government investment of AUD $117.6 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
CUB launches Brisbane clubhouse, eyes AUD $200 billion Olympics
Unified Communications

CUB launches Brisbane clubhouse, eyes AUD $200 billion Olympics

The Club of United Business (CUB) is opening a new clubhouse in Brisbane CBD to help Queensland businesses tap into the AUD $200 billion opportunity from the 2032 Olympic Games.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Expansion stories

Softsource vBridge marks 20th year with Nelson expansion
Hybrid Cloud

Softsource vBridge marks 20th year with Nelson expansion

Softsource vBridge marks its 20th anniversary with a significant expansion, opening new offices in Nelson and adding over a dozen local hires.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Aston Barclay partners with IDHL for digital expansion
Customer Experience

Aston Barclay partners with IDHL for digital expansion

Aston Barclay has engaged digital agency IDHL to enhance its marketing strategy, aiming to boost revenue and improve customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024
NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million
Software

NZ start-up Projectworks valued at NZD $100 million

New Zealand start-up Projectworks has achieved a valuation of NZD $100 million after securing USD $5 million in Series A funding to boost US expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Bridgehead expands internationally with Adelaide office
Software-as-a-Service

Bridgehead expands internationally with Adelaide office

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
NSW launches series to boost exports to ASEAN markets
Digital Transformation

NSW launches series to boost exports to ASEAN markets

The New South Wales Government has initiated a series of market update sessions to enhance exports to ASEAN, projected to be a top global economy by 2040.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024
Telehouse celebrates 35 years of global DC services & innovation
Smart Cities

Telehouse celebrates 35 years of global DC services & innovation

Telehouse celebrates 35 years in data centre services, expanding from its 1989 New York launch to over 45 centres worldwide, including new sites in Thailand and Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Aspire quintupled its compliance & IT security teams
Fintech

Aspire quintupled its compliance & IT security teams

Aspire's compliance and IT security teams have grown fivefold in 24 months, bolstered by strategic hires to fuel global expansion and enhance regulatory adherence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Expansion stories

Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture
Hyperscale

Bain Capital acquires 80% stake in AQ Compute venture

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

CybaVerse secures GBP £1.1m funding & new leadership

CybaVerse has secured over GBP £1.1 million in funding and expanded its leadership team, aiming to enhance cyber security for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Ooredoo secures significant financing deal for AI & data centre growth
Hyperscale

Ooredoo secures significant financing deal for AI & data centre growth

Ooredoo secures QAR 2 billion financing for data centre and AI expansion in MENA, marking the largest tech deal in Qatar's history, underscoring regional growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Princeton Digital to invest USD $5 billion in Asian expansion
Artificial Intelligence

Princeton Digital to invest USD $5 billion in Asian expansion

Princeton Digital Group plans a USD $5 billion expansion in Asia, adding 500 MW in India, Malaysia, and Indonesia to meet surging AI-driven data centre demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Princeton Digital Group expands India footprint with USD $1bn investment
Supply Chain

Princeton Digital Group expands India footprint with USD $1bn investment

Princeton Digital Group bolsters its India presence with a USD $1bn investment, expanding its data centre capacity in Mumbai and launching a new facility in Chennai.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Milestone Systems aims for NZD $15 million NZ market growth by 2025
Smart Cities

Milestone Systems aims for NZD $15 million NZ market growth by 2025

Milestone Systems targets NZD $15 million growth in New Zealand by 2025, emphasising the power of video technology beyond traditional security at its Wellington event.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024