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Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
Atlassian

Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Kyndryl & Nova Intelligence partner to boost SAP Cloud ERP moves
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl & Nova Intelligence partner to boost SAP Cloud ERP moves

Kyndryl partners with Nova Intelligence to speed up SAP Cloud ERP migrations using AI, easing custom code transformation and modernising legacy SAP systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Silicon Valley stories

ANYbotics appoints new leaders to drive industrial robotics scale
Qualcomm

ANYbotics appoints new leaders to drive industrial robotics scale

ANYbotics appoints Marc Villard as VP Operations and Alessandro Norscia as Chief Product Officer to boost growth in industrial robotics.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Australian AI startup Heatseeker wins top L'Oréal beauty tech prize
Marketing Technologies

Australian AI startup Heatseeker wins top L'Oréal beauty tech prize

Australian startup Heatseeker won top prize in L'Oréal's Big Bang Beauty Tech competition, advancing AI beauty tech across the South Asia Pacific region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan to lead High Tech & Platforms
Partner Programmes

Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan to lead High Tech & Platforms

Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan as President and Global Head to steer growth in High Tech, Products, and Platforms sectors globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Hitachi Energy, NVIDIA unveil 800 VDC power system for AI data centres
Digital Transformation

Hitachi Energy, NVIDIA unveil 800 VDC power system for AI data centres

Hitachi Energy and NVIDIA have launched an 800 VDC power system to boost efficiency and sustainability in AI data centre operations worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups
Robotics

Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups

Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth
Digital Transformation

Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth

Neo4j commits USD $100 million to advance agentic and generative AI, launching new products and a global startup programme to boost AI innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech
Data Privacy

UK companies face critical risks from heavy reliance on US tech

A study finds 88% of UK public companies rely on US tech providers, raising concerns over national digital sovereignty and economic risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Databricks secures USD $1 billion to boost AI & hits USD $100 billion value
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $1 billion to boost AI & hits USD $100 billion value

Databricks has raised USD $1 billion, valuing the AI firm at over USD $100 billion amid rapid growth and a USD $4 billion revenue run-rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ
Digital Transformation

Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ

Stefan Leitl returns to Melbourne as Cisco's new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, bringing extensive global experience in IoT and digital transformation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up
Physical Security

Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up

Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role
Digital Transformation

Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role

Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Silicon Valley stories

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada
Fintech

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada

Mark Lane has launched Canada's first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager
Marketing Technologies

Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager

US AI firm Topsort enters UK via Phuzion Media acquisition, appointing Stefano Biondi as General Manager to boost local retail media presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
ThinkGo launches to guide New Zealand SaaS startups to scale
ICT sector

ThinkGo launches to guide New Zealand SaaS startups to scale

Auckland-based ThinkGo launches to help New Zealand SaaS startups navigate early growth challenges with practical tools and proven strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Titan of Tech - Sudhir Bhojwani of ORO Labs
Digital Transformation

Titan of Tech - Sudhir Bhojwani of ORO Labs

ORO Labs is revolutionising enterprise procurement with agentic AI, delivering smarter, user-friendly automation that boosts compliance and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Jul 2025