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Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

EduTech

D2L launches Creator+ with H5P for educators' toolkit

D2L has launched Creator+, featuring H5P integration, offering tools for personalised learning and advanced analytics for educators.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

ABB's Stuart Thompson wins Future of Field Service award

Stuart Thompson of ABB Electrification Service has won a Future of Field Service 2024 Stand Out 50 Award for transforming the business into a USD $1.1 billion success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Payment Technologies

Sean Preston joins PG Investments as Head of Wealth

Sean Preston has been appointed Head of Wealth Partnerships at PG Investments, following his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Immersve.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

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

Storage

Dropbox introduces AI tool Dash for Business in Australia

Dropbox has launched Dash for Business in Australia, an AI-driven search tool designed to enhance workflow and streamline access to scattered company files.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Data Privacy

Dropbox launches AI tool to centralise workplace searches

Dropbox has introduced Dash for Business, an AI-powered search tool designed to centralise information access and boost workplace efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Fintech

GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion

Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Cequence Security reports impressive 117% revenue growth

Cequence Security has posted a remarkable 117% year-on-year growth in annual recurring revenue, driven by significant client acquisitions and industry recognition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Malware

CISOs prioritise visibility into data-in-motion security

A survey reveals that Global CISOs are prioritising visibility into data-in-motion amidst rising cyber threats and a projected USD $215 billion spend in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

WeChat

Asian super apps growth slows but remain dominant

New research indicates that while Asian super apps dominate the market, user growth has slowed markedly, with 499 million projected for 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions

ScaleWise acquires Pug & Bear to boost UK startup growth

ScaleWise has acquired Pug & Bear to combat declining UK startup graduation rates from Seed to Series A funding, which dropped from 12.5% to 4.5%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Partner Programmes

Scaleup Mediafund invests in Naked Life & Settle Easy

Scaleup Mediafund has finalised investments in Naked Life and Settle Easy during its AUD $15 million funding round, focusing on media-for-equity support.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Marketing Technologies

Canva unveils AI-powered Dream Lab amidst major growth

Canva has unveiled innovative products, including the AI-powered Dream Lab tool, as it reaches 200 million users and $2.5 billion in annual revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Multi-factor authentication

Reltio unveils AI enhancements for customer 360 platform

Reltio has launched AI enhancements for its customer 360 platform, featuring advanced security and dynamic segmentation to improve customer experiences.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Generative AI

Gap between Gen AI's promise & reality in UK firms

A Capgemini report reveals a stark gap between the potential and actual use of Generative AI in UK management, with only 34.9% actively utilising its tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Public Cloud

Inevidesk expands partner programme with Totality, Logicle IT

Inevidesk has broadened its channel partner programme by adding Totality, Logicle IT, and WIT, fostering wider access to virtual desktop infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024