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CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence
Malware

CrowdStrike wins third AAA Award for ransomware defence

CrowdStrike's Falcon platform has triumphed in the 2024 SE Labs Ransomware Test, securing a third consecutive AAA Award for its exceptional security performance.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles
Software-as-a-Service

Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles

Ignition has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointments of Greg Strickland as CEO and Amy Foo as CFO, aiming for future growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
AI in 2025: Multi-modal, data access, & infrastructure
Storage

AI in 2025: Multi-modal, data access, & infrastructure

Haoyuan Li, CEO of Alluxio, predicts that by 2025, multi-modal training and innovative data strategies will reshape AI infrastructure and its deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards
EduTech

Kentico celebrates digital innovation with 2024 awards

The Kentico Site of the Year 2024 Awards have celebrated 30 exceptional digital projects, demonstrating the platform's growing impact across various industries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
Crypto

Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025
Power / Energy

Schneider Electric tops sustainability index for 2025

Schneider Electric has been named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025, becoming the first to achieve this prestigious title twice, according to Corporate Knights.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

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Elsight unveils HeatSight for enhanced UAV connectivity
Unified Communications

Elsight unveils HeatSight for enhanced UAV connectivity

Elsight has unveiled HeatSight, a pioneering tool to map cellular coverage for drone operations, enhancing flight safety and planning for UAVs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
Cribl surpasses $200m annual recurring revenue mark
Customers

Cribl surpasses $200m annual recurring revenue mark

Cribl has announced it surpassed $200 million in annual recurring revenue, recording over 70% growth, following a $319 million funding round in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
RespondHealth partners with Microsoft for AI healthcare push
Data Analytics

RespondHealth partners with Microsoft for AI healthcare push

RespondHealth has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI solutions in healthcare, utilising data from over 200 million patient records to enhance patient outcomes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems
Risk & Compliance

FloQast achieves ISO 42001 certification for AI systems

FloQast has achieved ISO 42001 certification, joining a select group of firms committed to ethical AI governance and robust management systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
XTI Aerospace to acquire 30% stake in ReadyMonitor
Drones

XTI Aerospace to acquire 30% stake in ReadyMonitor

XTI Aerospace has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a 30% stake in Drone-as-a-Service leader ReadyMonitor, enhancing VTOL tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Innominds featured in Microsoft's AI Coffee Table Book
Artificial Intelligence

Innominds featured in Microsoft's AI Coffee Table Book

Innominds has been recognised in Microsoft's AI Coffee Table Book, showcasing its AI-driven tool AMRx, developed to combat antimicrobial resistance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success
EduTech

Diversity boost could enhance NZ tech sector success

A report by Toi Mai highlights that employing more tāngata whaikaha could boost the success and diversity of New Zealand's thriving technology sector.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
ManyPets appoints Shane Larkin as Chief Marketing Officer
Sky

ManyPets appoints Shane Larkin as Chief Marketing Officer

ManyPets has appointed Shane Larkin as its new Chief Marketing Officer, focusing on enhancing its pet insurance offerings amid rising care costs.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Teranode appoints Giuliano Di Vitantonio as new CEO
Digital Transformation

Teranode appoints Giuliano Di Vitantonio as new CEO

The Teranode Group has officially launched with Giuliano Di Vitantonio appointed as CEO, aiming to provide cutting-edge blockchain solutions for enterprises.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Washington firms embrace outsourced finance solutions
Data Analytics

Washington firms embrace outsourced finance solutions

Businesses in Washington are turning to outsourced finance solutions to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and harness innovation, according to IBN Technologies' CEO.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential
Risk & Compliance

Bloomberg launches VolMax indices for equity potential

Bloomberg Indices has unveiled the VolMax Indices, designed to enhance equity potential while managing risks amid market turbulence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025