Investment stories - Page 2
Tiger Global invests $20 million into LiquidStack's Series B
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LiquidStack secures $20 million from Tiger Global, boosting Series B funding to $35 million. Funds to enhance manufacturing, R&D, and expand cooling solutions for AI-driven data centres.
‘How much crypto users buy’ is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
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Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.
UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies
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UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.
Australian councils urged to invest in tech for trust boost
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datacom
New Datacom research reveals that 70% of Australians would increase their confidence in local councils through tech investments, yet only 37% see councils as tech-savvy.
Australian CEOs prioritise AI investment despite uncertainties
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Australian and global CEOs prioritise Generative AI investments despite economic concerns, with most expecting returns in three to five years.
Salesforce to offer free AI training to close skills gap
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cdp
Salesforce will offer its premium AI courses for free on Trailhead until end-2025, investing over USD $50 million to bridge the AI skills gap.
Echelon secures grid link for EUR €3.5 billion data centre
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power / energy
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jobs
Echelon Data Centres has secured a grid connection for its DUB20 campus in County Wicklow, paving the way for a EUR €3.5 billion investment and 1,300 jobs.
HBS highlights DBS's pioneering AI strategy in banking
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Harvard Business School has released its first AI-focused case study on an Asian bank, detailing DBS’s AI strategy and its projected SGD $1 billion impact by 2025.
Former Culture Amp executive Rod Hamilton joins Rampersand
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Rod Hamilton, ex-Culture Amp co-founder, joins Rampersand as Venture Partner, bringing product expertise to the venture capital firm's portfolio of startups.
BAM Mutual launches in Australia to insure key infrastructure bonds
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financing
BAM Mutual debuts bond insurance in Australia, targeting energy transition and social infrastructure, aiming to expedite and economise key projects in the region.
Intel & AWS expand partnership with USD $7.8 billion investment
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Intel and AWS boost partnership with multi-year, multi-billion-dollar investment in custom AI chips, aiming to enhance U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and innovation.
Quantum tech revenue to surge from $2.7bn to $9.4bn
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quantum computing
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A Juniper Research study indicates commercial revenue from quantum technology will surge from $2.7 billion in 2024 to $9.4 billion by 2030, despite only 300 quantum computers being deployed.
How MDR will transform cybersecurity in the mid-market
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Mid-sized businesses under cyber-attack pressure look to Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to bridge security and staffing gaps, navigating an evolving threat landscape.
GPTStrategic, BidWrite partner to launch bidwritegpt
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ai agents
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productivity
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autonomy
GPTStrategic and BidWrite have launched bidwritegpt, an AI-driven platform poised to revolutionise tender writing, promising increased efficiency and productivity.
UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.
Oracle unveils new cloud services to boost customer success
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hybrid cloud
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cloud services
Oracle has unveiled Oracle Cloud Success Protection and Assurance Services, enhancing cloud investments with proactive support, guided learning, and 24/7 technical assistance.
SAP Concur highlights complexities in return on investment in AI
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Businesses must navigate complexities to unlock the ROI in AI and automation, focusing on data management, security, and strategic implementation.
AI reduces software development time by up to 50%, survey finds
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A survey by OutSystems and KPMG reveals that AI adoption has cut development time by up to 50% for 75% of software executives, reshaping their roles.
HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
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workplace
HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.
Forrester's 2025 predictions reveal mixed trends in AI & tech
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digital transformation
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ai
Forrester's 2025 Predictions reports forecast AI and tech trends, highlighting AI investment pitfalls and increased AIOps adoption to manage tech debt.