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8seats secures AUD $2m funding for global expansion plans
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Messaging platform 8seats has raised AUD $2 million in seed funding to enhance workplace communication ahead of its 2025 public launch.
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The future of CFOs: Five predictions for 2025 and beyond
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digital transformation
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As 2025 approaches, the role of the CFO in Australia is transforming, with investors favouring financial expertise over CEO leadership amid rising economic challenges.
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Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid optimism for Trump's administration
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Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently been experiencing significant turbulence, showcasing both drastic declines and remarkable surges in value.
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Crypto’s tech doesn’t like people
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cryptocurrency
Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.
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Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech
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productivity
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data management
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patents
Iris.ai has raised EUR €7.64 million to enhance its RSpace platform, aimed at unlocking valuable insights from historical research data for R&D teams.
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SALESmanago acquires Leadoo to expand European presence
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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cx
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martech
SALESmanago has acquired Leadoo to enhance its Customer Engagement Platform, aiming to solidify its presence in Europe's marketing technology sector.
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Swiss AI start-up Calvin Risk secures USD $4m seed funding
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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ai ethics
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telco
Swiss AI governance startup Calvin Risk has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to enhance enterprise AI compliance and accountability.
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Dow Jones launches AI-powered Korean language service
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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ai
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investors
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languages
Dow Jones has launched its first AI-driven Korean Language Service, enhancing access to real-time financial news for South Korea's business community.
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PointFive secures USD $20 million to boost cloud efficiency
Sat, 16th Nov 2024
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finops
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microsoft
PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.
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OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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biometrics
OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.
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AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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schools
Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.
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Persana AI secures USD $2.3 million for sales platform
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Persana AI has raised USD $2.3 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered sales platform, aiming to streamline workflows for sales teams.
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Taoshi unveils Glitch, aiming to democratise AI trading
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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paas
Taoshi has launched Glitch, an innovative SaaS platform designed to offer advanced AI-driven trading strategies to retail investors worldwide.
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Australian CFOs face rising demands amid evolving roles
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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cfo
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data management
A new study reveals that 88% of investors believe CFOs will play a larger role by 2035, emphasising their need for strategic and technical skills.
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AI seen as potential fix for corporate reporting concerns
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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data analytics
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dei
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A recent survey reveals 96% of finance leaders worry about non-financial reporting data reliability, with many considering AI as a potential remedy.
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Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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application security
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genai
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Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.
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Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.
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NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances
Fri, 4th Oct 2024
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cleantech
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sustainability
NBN Co raises USD $1 billion in US bonds, oversubscribed by USD $4.3 billion, aiming to refinance debt and expand green project investments.
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Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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healthtech
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b2b
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funding
Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.
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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding round
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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SleekFlow secures USD $7 million in Series A+ funding led by Atinum Investment, pushing its total to USD $15 million to fuel global expansion and AI advancements.