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Growth stories - Page 50

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Orca Security raises $550m, extends platform and global footprint
Mon, 11th Oct 2021
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cso / ciso
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funding
Orca Security raises $550m in funding round led by Temasek, boosting its valuation to $1.8bn as demand for its cloud security platform grows.
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UiPath predicts billion dollar growth for RPA in lead up to 2025
Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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rpa
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analyst report
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uipath
UiPath RPA software expected to contribute $55bn to the global economy and create 73 million new jobs by 2025, according to IDC report.
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Automation the secret to hyper growth
Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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automation
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activecampaign
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growth
ActiveCampaign's growth is driven by helping companies create personalized experiences at scale using automation.
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How open ecosystem, card-linked loyalty programs are changing Australian retail
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
As we transition away from cookie-based advertising, confusion around last-click attribution will dissolve in favour of card-linked platforms.
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The majority of ANZ businesses believe observability is essential, only a handful use it
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
While 92% of ANZ respondents believe observability is essential and strategic to their business, only 25% have fully developed observability practices.
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Asia Pacific data center market outpacing UK for growth
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
The four fastest-growing data center marketing in Asia Pacific will grow 90% over three years, with Australia growing 97%.
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Six60 backed Sidehustle app launches - the social marketplace app for entrepreneurs
Tue, 14th Sep 2021
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ecommerce
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apps
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entrepreneur
Sidehustle Ecommerce launches Sidehustle, a social marketplace app where brands and individuals can buy, sell and rent items, and find and list jobs.
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IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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uc
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
IronNet, a cybersecurity defense company, has completed its business combination with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp, changing its name to IronNet.
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Databricks officially valued at $38 billion following latest funding round
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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ai
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data lake
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funding
Databricks secures $1.6bn funding to accelerate innovation and adoption of the data lakehouse, reaching a $38bn valuation.
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ConnectWise expands APAC-focused team, extends partner support
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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partner programmes
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leadership
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solar power
The roles will also provide locally-based support for partners, expanding the footprint of ConnectWise significantly across Australia and New Zealand.
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WorkForce Software increases revenue by 300% in APAC region
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
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hcm
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workforce technology
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ex
WorkForce Software sees 20% YoY revenue growth and gains 232 new or expanded customer relationships in 1H of 2021, with strong growth in Asia Pacific.
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Dovetail raises $5m, continues to innovate in customer research space
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Dovetail raises AU$5m to expand its customer research platform. It has gained over 1,000 customers, including IBM and Harvard University.
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MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz
Thu, 8th Jul 2021
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz to enhance its direct sales and service channel for mid-market customers.
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Interview: commercetools explores the realities of the 'commerce possibilities chasm'
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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martech
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commerce systems
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commercetools
commercetools' Modern Commerce Day brought together major brands to discuss how technology drives innovation and growth in commerce.
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Wiise shakes up leadership team in preparation for new phase of growth
Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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wiise
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growth
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job moves
Wiise has appointed an ex-Dropbox exec as its new CEO and brought on a new head of sales and channel, with both focused on accelerating growth for the company.
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Wellington startup secures $1.25m, looks to develop team and tech
Thu, 1st Jul 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Wellington-based startup Marama Labs secures $1.25m in funding to expand its chemical analysis tools for industrial customers.
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Kaspersky's VR simulation game allows executives to work as IT security specialists
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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cybersecurity
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ar, vr & metaverse
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kaspersky
Kaspersky has created a VR game where executives can work as information security specialists, giving them a better understanding of cybersecurity. .
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Research finds software delivery maturity strongly affects revenue gains
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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devops
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apm
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software development
Forrester research shows organisations with a high level of software delivery maturity are three times more likely to grow at 15% or more annually.
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Aus SAP company celebrates decade of growth, looks to future
Wed, 9th Jun 2021
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healthtech
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sap
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acclimation
Acclimation, the Australian SAP solution and consulting services company, is celebrating 13 years of growth and expansion across the country.
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Qualtrics announces ambitious plans for APJ region
Thu, 3rd Jun 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics plans to hire 1,200 new employees in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, as part of its expansion and investment in the area.