Market Growth stories

In 2026, construction firms must prioritise edge technology and AI integration to boost productivity, safety, and sustainability on the jobsite front.

Revolut Business launches Flexible Cash Funds in Singapore, offering firms up to 4.48% APY on USD balances with daily returns and easy access.

Most UK large eCommerce merchants faced payment outages, losing up to GBP £10 million, which has also stalled their business expansion, new research finds.

Alayic has launched an AI voice agent service in the UK for GBP £39.99/month, helping small businesses automate customer calls around the clock.

Eleanor Lightbody, CEO of Luminance, wins Tech Businesswoman of the Year for leading global growth and raising USD $115m in funding.

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

The BPA market is set to soar to USD $52.2 billion by 2035, with SMEs leading adoption and on-premises solutions dominating demand.

Jason Disborough will become Chief Commercial Officer for Aon Pacific in 2026, leading commercial strategy and client engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

Confluent appoints Kamal Brar as SVP Global Partners and Greg Taylor as SVP APAC GM to expand its data streaming platform globally and in Asia-Pacific.

Despite only 30% of Australian firms satisfied with software purchases, 81% plan to boost spending by up to 15% next year to drive business growth.

Carlo Nebuloni has been named General Manager UK at Fincons Group to lead growth and strengthen the firm's presence in the UK market since 2016.

UK small businesses lose GBP £217 billion yearly, with 58% of growth potential unfulfilled due to operational challenges and limited AI adoption.

Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.

CelcomDigi's MY5G SME Digital Workshop in Kuching helped Sarawak SMEs boost digital skills, funding access and growth opportunities with tech and finance partners.

Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.

Customer Science achieved 53% revenue growth to AUD $12.15 million, earning a spot on The Australian Financial Review Fast 100 for the second consecutive year.

Canadian SMBs lose over a workday weekly using nine tools, missing CAD $178,000 in growth yearly; AI adoption boosted savings and strategic focus.

New research reveals digital accessibility boosts growth, revenue and innovation, with 75% of firms reporting increased revenue from accessibility programmes.

Squadron Energy won the ERP Fast Growth award for swiftly deploying SAP's Public Cloud ERP, boosting operations and cutting reconciliation time by 70%.

StackAdapt strengthens its Australian presence with senior hires Chris Scudder and Sam Schneider to drive further growth in NSW and Victoria markets.