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AirTrunk sets sights on APAC expansion, backed by fresh investment
Hyperscale

AirTrunk sets sights on APAC expansion, backed by fresh investment

Macquarie has acquired an 88% stake in AirTrunk, valuing the hyperscale data center provider at over A$3bn ($2.2bn).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Revealed: Global trends in technology investment
Investment

Revealed: Global trends in technology investment

The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
Data center construction looks towards liquid cooling power
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center construction looks towards liquid cooling power

The global data centre construction industry is shifting towards liquid cooling to support AI and big data, aiming for efficiency and reduced emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020
Hyperscale

Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020

Google will invest more than $10 billion in its United States offices and data centers in 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai declared last week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million
Icehouse

NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million

LawVu plans to set up offices in Australia and the US, as well as leverage business opportunities in other overseas markets.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Snowflake valuation skyrockets to $12.4 billion following strategic partnership with Salesforce
Data Analytics

Snowflake valuation skyrockets to $12.4 billion following strategic partnership with Salesforce

Snowflake's valuation has surged to USD $12.4 billion after new funding and a strategic partnership with Salesforce, poised to solidify its market dominance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K
Sports

Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K

Adelaide's Lumin Sports Technology seeks AUD $750K to finalise its sports tech platform for European and US markets, aiming to expand globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Philippines becoming key location for ICT investment
Investment

Philippines becoming key location for ICT investment

The Philippines is emerging as a hotspot for ICT investment, with approved foreign investments hitting USD $4.7 billion, marking a 613% surge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Trust essential to business-driven SD-WAN deployment
Network Infrastructure

Trust essential to business-driven SD-WAN deployment

CIOs confront SD-WAN maze, with Silver Peak's VP spotlighting trust and tech integration in strategic choices.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
Big data, security are key investment areas for pharma industry
Data Analytics

Big data, security are key investment areas for pharma industry

The pharmaceutical industry is looking towards big data, blockchain, cloud computing and cybersecurity as its four major investment areas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

CBD demolition and re-development delayed
Local Government

CBD demolition and re-development delayed

Lockdown has forced Invercargill Central to push back its planned opening, complicating talks with Farmers and bank financing for the project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business
Partner Programmes

New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business

New partnership between Neu Capital and Grant Thornton set to unlock USD $6 billion in funding for New Zealand's medium and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Singapore security firm Right-Hand scores $1.4m seed funding
Cybersecurity

Singapore security firm Right-Hand scores $1.4m seed funding

Singapore's Right-Hand has secured SGD$1.4 million in seed funding to enhance its SaaS cybersecurity platform, focusing on mitigating human-error risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020
The economic impact of COVID-19
Digital Transformation

The economic impact of COVID-19

Economic worries are deepening as COVID-19 threatens recession, job losses and delayed launches across New Zealand's fintech sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020
Crypto

New Zealand tech companies to rapidly expand in 2020

Sector growth is set to lift jobs and exports as smaller Kiwi tech firms tap climate, finance and 4IR demand over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020
Kiwis adopting great savings habits but overestimating returns
Investment

Kiwis adopting great savings habits but overestimating returns

Four out of five New Zealanders save beyond KiwiSaver, but most overestimate their interest returns, research from Sharesies reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector
EduTech

NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector

NetDragon secures USD $150 million from Ascendent Capital Partners to bolster its education subsidiary, enhancing China's burgeoning education sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019