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Australia's property rules may push global capital to NZ

Australia's ban on foreign residential property sales may divert billions in global investment to New Zealand, which risks missing out due to unclear buyer rules.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Firewalls

Cisco pushes forward on AI with new partnerships & tech advances

Cisco advances in AI with new partnerships, tech breakthroughs, and strong Q3 results, including joining the Stargate UAE consortium and launching a Quantum Network Chip.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Cisco joins Stargate UAE in major Abu Dhabi AI data centre push

Cisco joins Stargate UAE consortium to develop a 1 GW AI data centre in Abu Dhabi, partnering with G42, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and SoftBank Group.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Fintech

Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Investment

Atif Malik to lead ISS Freeports as Teesside hub launches

ISS Holdings appoints Atif Malik as Global Head of ISS Freeports while launching its second Airview hub at Teesside Airport, boosting UK trade links.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Data Protection

Proofpoint unveils AI-powered governance tools for compliance

Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Smart Cities

Intelligent transport market to reach USD $124.8bn by 2035

The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Generative AI

Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions

Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

Software-as-a-Service

InDebted welcomes Nic Chin as the new Chief Financial Officer

InDebted has appointed Nic Chin as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Lachlan Heussler, to steer the company's ambitious growth plans.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Fintech

ClearGrid unveils USD $10m funding to reshape MENA debt

ClearGrid has secured USD $10 million to launch an AI-driven debt collection platform in MENA, aiming to transform inefficient practices in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Crypto

Binance secures USD $2 billion institutional backing by MGX

Binance has secured its first institutional investment, a groundbreaking USD $2 billion from Abu Dhabi's MGX, marking a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Malware

UAE cyberattack exposes new Sosano malware by Proofpoint

Researchers from Proofpoint have revealed a sophisticated email-based cyberattack targeting key organisations in the UAE, employing stealthy malware called Sosano.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Cybersecurity

Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups

Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Clean technologies

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to open three showrooms in New Zealand

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is set to expand into New Zealand with a NZD $75 million investment, opening three showrooms across the country.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

Malware

Acronis report reveals 197% rise in email cyberattacks

Acronis has revealed a staggering 197% rise in email cyberattacks in H2 2024, highlighting serious vulnerabilities as ransomware groups escalate their tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

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Data Analytics

QSIC partners with Wingstop to deliver curated music in Sydney

QSIC teams up with Wingstop to craft a bold, AI-curated music experience for the US chain's first Sydney outlet, enhancing its energetic brand vibe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

Smart Cities

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025

Gaming

UK leads in diversifying mobile gaming ad spend markets

UK publishers are at the forefront of diversifying mobile gaming ad spend, outpacing competitors by strategically tapping into emerging global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

eCommerce

Valentine's Day spend rises 69% despite budget concerns

Valentine's Day spending in the UK surged by 69.2% in 2025, driven by a rise in budget-friendly gifting and a growing trend for locally crafted presents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025