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Legora opens Singapore & Tokyo offices in Asia-Pacific
Digital Transformation

Legora opens Singapore & Tokyo offices in Asia-Pacific

The move gives the legal AI group a base in three major regional markets as demand rises from firms handling cross-border work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
TechnologyOne posts record profit as AI boosts growth
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne posts record profit as AI boosts growth

Strong adoption of AI tools and SaaS+ lifted TechnologyOne to its 17th straight record first-half profit and revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Weebit Nano posts record H1 revenue on ReRAM deals
Semiconductors

Weebit Nano posts record H1 revenue on ReRAM deals

Weebit Nano posts record half-year revenue of AUD $5.6 million, boosted by major ReRAM licensing deals and reaffirmed FY26 outlook.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive
eCommerce

Pulse Advertising names Paola Nannelli as Chief Executive

Pulse Advertising has named Paola Nannelli Chief Executive as it steps up UK and US growth plans in the fast-shifting social commerce market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift
Crypto

Locate Technologies debuts on NZX with Bitcoin-led treasury shift

Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity
Financial Systems

How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity

CFOs are taking a lead in cybersecurity, viewing it as a vital business risk and investment, to shield organisations from growing digital threats and financial fallout.

By Jonathan Beeby • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data
Hyperscale

Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data

Rumble aims to acquire Northern Data in an all-stock deal backed by Tether, with Northern Data shareholders set to own a third of the combined company.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
EduTech

CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal

A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Printful & Printify announce merger for sustainable growth
eCommerce

Printful & Printify announce merger for sustainable growth

Printful and Printify have merged to enhance eCommerce offerings, aiming to expand production-on-demand capabilities and reduce environmental impact.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
LinkedIn

Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand

Nearly one-third of the world's largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

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AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
Data Analytics

AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent

AoFrio posts record NZD $83.2 million revenue as EBITDA jumps 40%, but tariff headwinds leave sales short of guidance for the year.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red
Supply Chain

Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red

JB Hi-Fi New Zealand lifts FY2025 revenue above NZD $396 million and slashes losses, yet remains short of a long-awaited return to profit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
WiseTech Global names Zubin Appoo as new Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

WiseTech Global names Zubin Appoo as new Chief Executive

WiseTech Global appoints long-time insider Zubin Appoo as Chief Executive Officer, ending its interim leadership phase and advancing succession plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Swoop buys 16.99% of Vonex, proposes higher acquisition price
Westpac

Swoop buys 16.99% of Vonex, proposes higher acquisition price

Swoop acquires a 16.99% stake in Vonex at AUD $0.04 per share, positioning itself as a superior contender against Maxo Telecommunications' offer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation
Cybersecurity

SQR acquired by SQRx to drive digital identity innovation

SQR has been acquired by UK-based SQRx, aiming to boost digital identity growth. Entrepreneur Grahame Chilton, SQRx's largest shareholder, sees it as a 'groundbreaking' move.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Swoop challenges MaxoTel with $0.040 per Vonex share offer
Unified Communications

Swoop challenges MaxoTel with $0.040 per Vonex share offer

Swoop has made a non-binding offer to acquire Vonex, outbidding MaxoTel's June scheme with a $0.040 per share proposal, aiming to create a national telecom giant.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Toshiba Australia reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024
Supply Chain

Toshiba Australia reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024

Toshiba reports modest growth for the year ending March 2024, with steady revenue increases balancing rising operational costs and strategic investments.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024