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Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Robotics

Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over

Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Today
IQ-EQ names Anil Ponnampalam to lead APAC platform
Mergers and Acquisitions

IQ-EQ names Anil Ponnampalam to lead APAC platform

The appointment deepens IQ-EQ's integration of its former Gordian Capital business, as Anil Ponnampalam takes charge across APAC and the Middle East.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Manufacturing

Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security

Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Keyfactor tops USD $200 million in annual recurring revenue

Demand for machine identity security and digital trust tools lifted annual recurring revenue more than 35 per cent year on year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Integrity360 rebrands Advantus360 in Canada after buyout
Manufacturing

Integrity360 rebrands Advantus360 in Canada after buyout

Canadian customers gain access to a larger cyber security and identity services team as Calgary becomes Integrity360's North American base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Aeon buys Aware Health assets in EUR expansion push
Data Protection

Aeon buys Aware Health assets in EUR expansion push

The deal gives Aeon a faster route into Germany and lifts its seed funding to more than USD $14 million as it scales in Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AI fuels M&A deals across Australia & Southeast Asia
Digital Transformation

AI fuels M&A deals across Australia & Southeast Asia

AI is fuelling dealmaking across Australia and Southeast Asia, with buyers chasing proprietary tech, scalable models and data centre capacity.

By Ben Constance • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Silicon Quantum Computing appoints John Hollister as CFO
Quantum Computing

Silicon Quantum Computing appoints John Hollister as CFO

The Australian quantum computing firm is bolstering its US-facing leadership as it prepares for expansion, manufacturing growth and wider commercialisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal
Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal

The move could help customers link field operations to design and manufacturing workflows as Autodesk broadens artificial intelligence across its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping
Data Analytics

Amilo buys SG Link to expand cross-border shipping

The deal gives smaller Southeast Asian merchants a simpler route to overseas buyers, with customs, duties and tracking folded into one service.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
MANTL in-branch account opening tops 1 million applications
Digital Transformation

MANTL in-branch account opening tops 1 million applications

US banks are using digital tools in physical branches to cut paperwork and widen account-opening reach as branch investment rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
SMT names Phil Battle Managing Director for Great Britain
Sustainability

SMT names Phil Battle Managing Director for Great Britain

The construction equipment distributor is reshaping its British leadership as Phil Battle prepares to take over in October after Nick Allen stepped down.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Securecom appoints Head of Cyber Security & promotes Kolver
Network Security

Securecom appoints Head of Cyber Security & promotes Kolver

Sharp New Zealand's backing is accelerating Securecom's growth as it adds senior cyber expertise and broadens product and commercial leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Alceon Private Equity Access Fund invests in Engage Squared
Digital Transformation

Alceon Private Equity Access Fund invests in Engage Squared

Fresh capital will fund expansion across Asia Pacific as demand rises for Microsoft-based AI services and selective acquisitions are planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Grab to buy 60% of Atome Financial for USD $1.49bn
Fintech

Grab to buy 60% of Atome Financial for USD $1.49bn

Consumer lending across Southeast Asia will expand for Grab, which is funding a controlling stake in Atome Financial entirely from existing cash.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Sapiens launches AI-native insurance platform for insurers
Software-as-a-Service

Sapiens launches AI-native insurance platform for insurers

Insurers could cut costly system overhaul delays as the new software embeds AI in core policy, claims and billing workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Pierag merges with SNB to expand India risk advisory
Data Analytics

Pierag merges with SNB to expand India risk advisory

The combined practice moves into India's top 10, as listed companies spend more on audit, controls and governance across sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AccountsIQ partners Deloitte Ireland on mid-market push
Software-as-a-Service

AccountsIQ partners Deloitte Ireland on mid-market push

Investors and buyers are pushing Irish mid-market firms off spreadsheets as Deloitte Ireland Corporate Finance refers clients to AccountsIQ's platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week