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NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion
Power / Energy

NBN raises $1.2 billion to boost sustainable & digital inclusion

NBN Co has raised EUR 700m via its first Sustainability Bond to fund energy-efficient fibre and Fixed Wireless projects, enhancing digital inclusion in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform
Data Analytics

Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m to boost global sports platform

Liveheats secures AUD $1.3m seed funding to expand its digital scoring platform for action sports globally, aiming to boost events and athlete performance.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
EduTech

NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index

NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors
Semiconductors

Global X launches China Tech ETF on ASX for local investors

Global X launches the DRGN ETF on ASX, giving Australians targeted exposure to 20 leading Chinese tech companies, focusing on AI, automation, and semiconductors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

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Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre
Edge Computing

Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre

Vertiv has opened its new Sydney HQ with the first Customer Experience Centre in Australia, enhancing support for the nation's growing digital economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches
Investment

Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches

ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring
EduTech

AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring

Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
Firewalls

Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use

Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

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UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
Partner Programmes

UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy

UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
Risk & Compliance

UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand

UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space
Data Science

PiLogic secures $4 million to boost precision AI for space

PiLogic has raised $4 million to develop its precise AI technology aimed at enhancing object tracking and diagnostics in aerospace and defence sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds
Digital Transformation

Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds

Bain Capital launches hscale, a multi-billion EMEA hyperscale data centre platform, aiming rapid expansion across EMEA with sustainable infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore
Digital Transformation

BrioHR raises USD $6.5 million to boost AI HR in Singapore

BrioHR has raised USD $6.5 million to expand its AI-driven HR platform in Singapore, enhancing digital HR solutions for SMEs across Southeast Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth
Digital Transformation

Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth

Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
EduTech

Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform

Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty
Digital Transformation

UK tech leader confidence drops amid economic uncertainty

Confidence among UK tech leaders has dipped, with 61% viewing conditions as neutral or poor, though 84% plan investments in AI and innovation next year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
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