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Funding stories - Page 14

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UQ collaborates on multi-million-dollar sustainable energy project
Wed, 20th Apr 2022
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University of Queensland leads multi-million-dollar project to build Australia's critical mineral supply chain and create 1300 jobs.
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Organisations changing the way they fund technology
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Having the right technology has become mission-critical for organisations of all sizes in the digital economy.
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Survey reveals NZ businesses dipping into personal savings to stay afloat
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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According to new research from Prospa, 40% of Kiwi small businesses use personal savings to support operations.
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Uniphore and Probe CX partner to deliver enhanced CX solutions
Mon, 4th Apr 2022
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Uniphore and Probe CX partner to deliver advanced customer experience solutions with conversational AI and automation.
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Australian Budget 2022 bolsters cyber security sector
Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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cybersecurity
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government
The Australian Government has announced an investment of $9.9 billion to increase the country’s intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities.
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Budget boost promises better cybersecurity for our health system
Mon, 28th Mar 2022
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New Zealand's Ministry of Health has pledged $75.7 million to upgrade cybersecurity throughout the health system.
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ACS encourages federal leaders to think bigger around tech jobs
Fri, 25th Mar 2022
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Australian tech industry targets aren't ambitious enough, says ACS, calling for greater visionary thinking from leaders.
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SUNeVision wins tender to develop second Hong Kong station
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
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dc
SUNeVision wins tender for second landing station in Hong Kong, reinforcing its position as a leading data center provider.
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Flowingly raises $4.5m for automation, workflow efficiency
Mon, 14th Mar 2022
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NZ-based software company Flowingly has raised $4.5 million in Pre-Series A funding, which the company says it will use to continue its global expansion.
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Axonius closes $200 million Series E at $2.6 billion valuation
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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network infrastructure
Axonius, a cybersecurity and SaaS management company, has announced it closed $200 million in Series E funding.
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Silent Eight raises $40m in Series B round to aid development strategy
Fri, 11th Mar 2022
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cloud services
Financial crime platform Silent Eight has raised $40m in Series B round funding, which will be used to cater to the needs of its expanding customer base.
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Half of ANZ SMEs unable to secure adequate funding - report
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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Half of small and medium-sized enterprises in Australia and New Zealand struggle to secure funding, according to a report from Mambu.
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Blackbird says NZ tech sector set for massive growth
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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New Zealand's tech sector is poised for significant growth, according to local investor Blackbird, potentially transforming it into a major export earner.
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Juniper research funding to advance artificial intelligence and network innovation
Wed, 9th Mar 2022
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research
The research is to focus on AI, ML, routing and quantum networking for advanced communication, Juniper Networks says.
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Employment Hero completes funding following KeyPay acquisition
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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Employment Hero, the employment as a service provider, has raised $181m in funding, following its recent acquisition of KeyPay.
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Uniphore's latest funding round reaches $400 million
Thu, 17th Feb 2022
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Uniphore, a conversational automation company, has announced its Series E funding round of $400 million, raising the company's valuation to $2.5 billion.
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AI company raises $105m to create people for 'digital' workforces
Wed, 16th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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healthtech
An Auckland based artificial intelligence company Soul Machines has raised $US70 million ($NZ105m) to meet growing demand for 'digital people'.
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Enboarder raises US$32m in funding, plans for expansion
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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digital transformation
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People activation platform Enboarder raised US$32m in Series B funding, bringing its total investment to US$50m.
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Allure Security raises $6.8 million seed round in fight against digital fraud
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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funding
Allure Security has raised a $6.8 million seed round as the company progresses in a $76 billion battle against digital fraud.
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Aussie fintech Slyp raises $25M in latest funding round
Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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fintech
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funding
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nab
Off the back of the raise, additional products and features will be expedited with Slyp announcing payment linked loyalty is on the roadmap for 2022.