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$40 million raised for Australian tech companies and ecosystem
Cloud Services

$40 million raised for Australian tech companies and ecosystem

Over half of the fund was raised through a heavily strategised fundraising and launch effort that was aimed at a select group of investors in late 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
HungryHungry appoints Narelle Yacoub to newly created Managing Director role
Software-as-a-Service

HungryHungry appoints Narelle Yacoub to newly created Managing Director role

HungryHungry, an Australian hospitality tech platform, appoints Narelle Yacoub as Managing Director amid a 3500% revenue growth since 2019.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Strata Identity closes $26 million Series B funding round
Identity and Access Management

Strata Identity closes $26 million Series B funding round

Strata Identity secures $26m funding for Maverics platform, allowing organisations to adopt cloud identity systems without app rewrites.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023
Western Australia govt launches new innovation strategy
Government

Western Australia govt launches new innovation strategy

The McGowan Government has outlined its vision for the state to become a renowned global hub of invention, investment, innovation and impact.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
University of Technology Sydney appoints AI professor
Data Privacy

University of Technology Sydney appoints AI professor

Renowned AI expert Professor Sally Cripps appointed as Director, Technology at recently launched Human Technology Institute at UTS.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022

Global Stories

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IWD 2023: It shouldn't take innovation to make gender equality happen
AvePoint

IWD 2023: It shouldn't take innovation to make gender equality happen

While the information management (IM) and data privacy sectors are well represented by women, the more senior the role, the bigger the gender disparity becomes.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?
Leadership

IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?

A key factor in growing the number of women founders is attracting and retaining more women in the sector in the first place.

By Amelia Hamer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital for innovation and growth. Leaders must address biases and hire for diversity. #DEI #businessdevelopment.

By Jill Macmurchy • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: There's opportunity for women in cyber if you're bold enough to seize it
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: There's opportunity for women in cyber if you're bold enough to seize it

Having pivoted into cybersecurity over the past one and a half years, I can say with certainty that this growing industry holds so many prospects for women.

By Megha Koli • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Investible appoints Charlie Ill as Chief Investment Officer, takes unique model global
Job moves

Investible appoints Charlie Ill as Chief Investment Officer, takes unique model global

Asia Pacific VC firm Investible appoints Charlie Ill as CIO to create single investment team, deploy Early Stage Fund 2 and Climate Tech Fund.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023
Publicis Sapient acquires Tquila ANZ, expands Salesforce capabilities
Data Analytics

Publicis Sapient acquires Tquila ANZ, expands Salesforce capabilities

The acquisition will ramp up Publicis Sapient's local Salesforce capabilities, while continuing to strengthen the company's global distributed delivery model.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023
A dedicated APAC server, Albion East, for Albion Online now
DataCentre infrastructure

A dedicated APAC server, Albion East, for Albion Online now

The new server will make Albion Online, the fantasy sandbox MMORPG developed by Sandbox Interactive, more accessible to millions of players across the region.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
Livewire adds four new appointments to its leadership team
Gaming

Livewire adds four new appointments to its leadership team

Gametech company Livewire hires four new members, including a Chief Innovation Officer, to accelerate brands into gaming through advertising.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023
Cinchy appoints Grant Brigden as Marketing Vice President
Risk & Compliance

Cinchy appoints Grant Brigden as Marketing Vice President

Grant Brigden appointed as VP of Marketing for Cinchy to help drive its growth and oversee addition of tech solutions for real-time data collaboration.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Exclusive: SecurityHQ shares why MSSPs are crucial for success
Firewalls

Exclusive: SecurityHQ shares why MSSPs are crucial for success

As new cyber threats continue to create more problems for organisations across the globe, a good MSSP is vital for ensuring continued safety and success.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Founders stories

Smart Recruit Online completes internal CEO transition
Recruitment

Smart Recruit Online completes internal CEO transition

Greg Dorban has moved from Marketing VP to CEO, taking over from Founder Mark Stephens at Smart Recruit Online. #jobmove.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023