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Canberra's Seeing Machines is set to invest $26m in the expansion of its partnership with a North American OEM, widening its initial programme to include 19 vehicle models marketed globally.

Alphinity Investment Management and Australia's CSIRO develop Responsible AI framework to bridge gap between AI sector investments and traditional ESG principles.

In a strategic partnership, small business platform Xero invests USD $25 million in shift work platform Deputy to offer comprehensive business solutions, integrating the companies' accounting, payroll, and workforce management systems.

STACK Infrastructure reveals plans for a 220MW technology campus in Dallas, underlining its dedication to fulfilling rising tech infrastructure demand globally.

London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.

The IMF forecasts a potential 16% growth in the UK economy due to AI adoption, highlighting the nation's strong digital infrastructure.

Over half of global tech firms plan to up investment in user-friendly software design amid increasing importance of digital accessibility.

Australia's SMEs foresee a drop in turnover by year-end, while Prospa and Xero partner to ease financial administrative tasks for these businesses.

AI-based analysis platform Bridgewise secures $21m in funding led by SIX Group, raising total capital to $35m to expand reach and enhance its AI technology for global security insights.

Business leaders are uneasy about data privacy and security, raising concerns over lack of governance frameworks with regard to generative AI use.

AI investments debate trends versus fads, with its longevity, sustainability and growing legal legitimacy suggesting a solid market trend rather than a fleeting hype.

NZ firm Sapro-Tech forms strategic alliances with leading fashion brands SABEN, taylor, Velvet Heartbeat, and YY NATION, promoting sustainable materials derived from fungi.

ASK Partners has facilitated over £45m in exchanges through its unique secondary market platform for high-net-worth property investors.

IQ-EQ appoints Tamas Mark as the new Global Head of Real Assets, with his impressive 20 years of industry experience set to shape the group's global real estate and infrastructure strategies.

Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.

As major networks invest heavily in AI, indie advertising firms are playing catch-up, leveraging cost-effective tools and their nimbleness to stay competitive in an increasingly automated industry.

AI gives CFOs a strategic edge in volatile markets, but effective use requires more than just tech: learning, innovation, and ethical standards are crucial.

ExtraHop launches a new worldwide partner programme aimed at improving cyber security, bolstered by its latest revenue increase and growing demand for NDR services.

99% of global IT decision-makers view genAI as transformative, with near unanimous plans to escalate investment in 2024, despite adoption hurdles, according to Elastic study.

Raphael Bres is set to harness AI to revolutionise Tradeshift's finance function after he rejoins the B2B e-commerce, fintech platform, amid company restructuring and growth.

DigiCert's 2024 State of Digital Trust report underlines the gap between perceived and actual digital preparedness, raising concerns over the complacency of enterprise leaders.

Global data centre containment solutions market forecasted to surge to $3.17bn by 2034 due to increased investments by large corporations.

Despite investing over $100,000 yearly on upskilling, over 70% of businesses do not see the desired results in their cybersecurity training, reports Kaspersky.

New fintech insytz aims to democratise global market insights, providing a visually engaging, algorithm-driven platform for investors at all levels to grasp market trends easily.