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OceanBase opens Kuala Lumpur support centre for Asia
Hyperscale

OceanBase opens Kuala Lumpur support centre for Asia

The Kuala Lumpur hub will give Southeast Asian customers round-the-clock technical support as OceanBase pushes to win more regulated finance clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Global expansion stories

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion
Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

The London startup will use the cash to expand in the US as its AI matching tool gains traction with engineers and employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Gamma targets Philippines BPO market with local licence
Unified Communications

Gamma targets Philippines BPO market with local licence

Partners can now tap Philippines BPO demand through Gamma’s local licence, after the company set up in-country infrastructure to meet regulatory rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
PocketSmith launches Open Banking hub for Australians
Software-as-a-Service

PocketSmith launches Open Banking hub for Australians

Australian consumers unsure about sharing bank data now have a plain-language guide as PocketSmith expands its use of consented open banking feeds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Jade Software revenue rises as profit falls after MADCAP
Software-as-a-Service

Jade Software revenue rises as profit falls after MADCAP

Acquisition costs and heavier investment pushed profit lower, even as Jade grew revenue and strengthened its cash position in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Glean expands in Australia as ANZ demand for AI grows
Software-as-a-Service

Glean expands in Australia as ANZ demand for AI grows

Australian businesses are pushing AI beyond pilots, prompting Glean to nearly double local headcount as ANZ customers rise more than 60 per cent.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Upwind Expands to Sydney: Real Time Cloud Security for APJ
Hyperscale

Upwind Expands to Sydney: Real Time Cloud Security for APJ

The Sydney move follows a USD $250 million funding round as the cloud security firm bets on real-time protection for fast-growing AI workloads.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • This month
Legora raises USD $50 million more in Series D extension
Digital Transformation

Legora raises USD $50 million more in Series D extension

The fresh capital lifts Legora to USD $600 million in Series D funding as demand for legal AI tools accelerates across firms and in-house teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Liquid Instruments raises USD $50m in Series C round
EduTech

Liquid Instruments raises USD $50m in Series C round

The deal adds a major incumbent backer as software-defined test gear gains ground across semiconductor, defence and research labs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Ecommpay expands BridgerPay partnership across Asia
Crypto

Ecommpay expands BridgerPay partnership across Asia

Merchants in the UK, EU and South East Asia will gain broader local payment options as the six-year tie-up adds Ecommpay services via BridgerPay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
Wearables

Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices

The Zurich startup will target makers of wearables and phones seeking real-time visual processing without bigger batteries or hotter chips.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cata raises USD $5.3 million to expand branded apps
Software-as-a-Service

Cata raises USD $5.3 million to expand branded apps

Restaurants and retailers are seeking more control over customer data as the Singapore startup readies its first overseas push into Germany.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform
Hybrid & Remote Work

Rivermate unifies EOR brands into single global platform

Clients will keep existing contracts as the group folds Eos Global Expansion, Serviap Global and Hightekers EOR operations into Rivermate.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Dreame unveils 20-plus smart home products in San Francisco
Internet of Things

Dreame unveils 20-plus smart home products in San Francisco

The launch signals Dreame’s push beyond robot vacuums, with new appliances designed to share its bionic robotic arm system across the home.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Global expansion stories

Udora raises GBP £7.5m to expand UK gifting platform
Customer Experience

Udora raises GBP £7.5m to expand UK gifting platform

Britain is set for more local gift options as the rebranded marketplace uses fresh funding to widen its catalogue and reach smaller towns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
Data Analytics

Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer

The move signals Radaro’s push to win more enterprise logistics clients as demand grows for faster, more visible last mile delivery.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again
Document Management

Doxis named Gartner leader for document management again

Gartner's latest ranking boosts Doxis' appeal to enterprises seeking AI-ready document tools, as rivals race to automate information handling.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • This month