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Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion
Marketing Technologies

Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion

Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

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IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI
Digital Transformation

IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI

IFS acquires EmpowerMX, enhancing AI-driven aviation MRO solutions for major airlines. This merger promises bolstered capabilities, innovation, and industry leadership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
ArisGlobal launches LifeSphere Regulatory platform with GenAI integration
Document Management

ArisGlobal launches LifeSphere Regulatory platform with GenAI integration

ArisGlobal has unveiled its LifeSphere Regulatory platform, touting over 50% efficiency gains with integrated regulatory solutions and advanced GenAI features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
AMD to acquire Silo AI for USD $665 million in AI expansion
DataCentre infrastructure

AMD to acquire Silo AI for USD $665 million in AI expansion

AMD plans to acquire Silo AI, Europe's largest private AI lab, for USD $665 million, bolstering its AI strategy and capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
Expansion

HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Workday & AWS expand partnership to enhance AI capabilities
Unified Communications

Workday & AWS expand partnership to enhance AI capabilities

Workday and AWS deepen their relationship to bolster generative AI solutions, aiming to transform customer experiences, enhance productivity, and streamline business processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
EduTech

Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition

Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
DingGo grows 166% with fleet management platform, eyes global
Fleet Management

DingGo grows 166% with fleet management platform, eyes global

Australian startup DingGo has transformed into a fleet accident management platform, partnering with SG Fleet and achieving a 166% revenue boost over the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
Valeo & Seeing Machines partner for enhanced driver monitoring
Artificial Intelligence

Valeo & Seeing Machines partner for enhanced driver monitoring

Valeo and Seeing Machines have teamed up to enhance driver monitoring systems by transferring Valeo's software expertise and acquiring tech start-up Asaphus.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

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UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
HSBC

UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up

UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Unified Communications

UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist

A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Atturra projects 35% revenue jump, acquires Exent for AUD $6m
ASX

Atturra projects 35% revenue jump, acquires Exent for AUD $6m

Atturra forecasts FY24 revenue to exceed AUD $240 million, up 35%, with EBITDA between AUD $25 million and AUD $26 million. Exent acquisition aims to boost consulting capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard
Digital footprint

Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard

Peter Birks has been named CEO of Velstar, with founder Dan Sheard transitioning to focus on growth and partnerships. Velstar projects a revenue of GBP £10 million for 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment
Artificial Intelligence

Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment

Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Hilary Oliver promoted to CCO to drive Tollring's strategy
Customer Experience

Hilary Oliver promoted to CCO to drive Tollring's strategy

Tollring has appointed Hilary Oliver as Chief Customer Officer to spearhead its customer success strategy, enhancing customer experience and retention.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Northern Data acquires NVIDIA H200 GPUs in Supermicro deal
High Performance Computing

Northern Data acquires NVIDIA H200 GPUs in Supermicro deal

Northern Data Group partners with Supermicro to acquire NVIDIA H200 GPUs, making its Taiga Cloud the first CSP in Europe to offer this cutting-edge hardware.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
MoEngage launches platform for Australian financial services
Fintech

MoEngage launches platform for Australian financial services

MoEngage launches a new platform in Australia, aimed at helping financial institutions tackle inefficiencies and deliver personalised customer experiences in real time.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024