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Google backs Emergent to help non‑coders build software
Digital Transformation

Google backs Emergent to help non‑coders build software

Google has invested in Emergent, giving the AI start-up early access to Gemini 3 to help millions of non-coders build production software.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
iManage growth driven by AI governance & cloud DMS
Software-as-a-Service

iManage growth driven by AI governance & cloud DMS

iManage reports 28% recurring revenue growth as firms rush to govern AI with cloud-based document management and tighter data controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Tracebit unveils free community canary security platform
Virtualisation

Tracebit unveils free community canary security platform

Tracebit launches a free community canary platform, bringing high-signal breach detection to developers, security hobbyists and small teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Track Titan raises USD $5m to power AI racing coaching
Gaming

Track Titan raises USD $5m to power AI racing coaching

London start-up Track Titan raises USD $5m seed round to scale its AI-powered racing coach for gamers and amateur track drivers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal
Data Protection

Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
CrowdStrike posts record revenue driven by AI cybersecurity demand
Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike posts record revenue driven by AI cybersecurity demand

CrowdStrike posted record Q3 revenue of USD $1.23bn, driven by surging demand for AI-powered cybersecurity and its Falcon Flex subscription model.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Blackpearl Group lists on ASX to fuel global expansion plans
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl Group lists on ASX to fuel global expansion plans

Blackpearl Group has begun trading on the ASX to boost its global expansion, driven by 87% revenue growth and AI-focused products for SMBs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
project44 hits cash flow breakeven as AI-powered growth surges
Supply Chain

project44 hits cash flow breakeven as AI-powered growth surges

project44 grows new annual recurring revenue by over 40% and reaches operational cash flow breakeven amid rapid AI-driven expansion in supply chain solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO amid global expansion
Risk & Compliance

Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO amid global expansion

Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO to lead finance amid global expansion, following rapid growth and surpassing USD $100 million in revenue.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption
Robotics

IFS revenue up 22% as global industry accelerates AI adoption

IFS reports 22% growth in annual recurring revenue as global industries rapidly adopt its Industrial AI software in mission-critical operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit

Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Jamf's partner programme drives over 50% surge in channel deals
Mobile Device Management

Jamf's partner programme drives over 50% surge in channel deals

Jamf's Global Partner Program has driven a 50% rise in partner-led deal registrations and doubled partner participation in just one year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion
Partner Programmes

Blackpearl revenue hits NZD $17.5m with US AI firm acquistion

Blackpearl has acquired US AI firm B2B Rocket, boosting its annual recurring revenue to NZD $17.5m as it targets the US small and medium business sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Showpad co-founder Louis Jonckheere to lead Aikido US push
Software-as-a-Service

Showpad co-founder Louis Jonckheere to lead Aikido US push

Louis Jonckheere, Showpad co-founder, joins Aikido Security to lead its ambitious US expansion as General Manager for North America.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
SALESmanago appoints Phil Draper as CEO to drive global AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

SALESmanago appoints Phil Draper as CEO to drive global AI growth

SALESmanago appoints Phil Draper as CEO to lead global expansion and enhance AI-driven customer engagement on its platform used by 3,600 firms worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Academia reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover
Partner Programmes

Academia reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover

Academia Technology Group reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover, driven by a 42% rise in Managed Services and strategic acquisition of Smartdesc.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025