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Australian Stories

Investment stories

Private equity stays active in Australia's marketing sector

Cross-border buying of Australian marketing businesses is rising, even as investors apply tougher tests to new deals and AI readiness.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

DataCentre infrastructure

Microsoft backs Australian Government AI framework

Backing from a major tech investor strengthens Canberra's push for central AI rules as businesses seek clarity and Australians weigh safeguards.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026

Data Protection

Industry welcomes Australia's new National Office of AI

New oversight is set to shape AI rules, but businesses say success will hinge on practical guidance, skills and sustained investment.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Global Stories

Investment stories

Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce backs HiBob in AI-driven workforce data push

The investment gives HiBob fresh backing to turn HR records into AI-ready business context as employers automate more day-to-day work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

Australia could become Asia-Pacific AI infrastructure hub

Grid constraints could determine whether Australia wins a share of the region's fast-growing AI data centre investment, the paper says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026

Supply Chain

Malaysia & Indonesia launch lithium-ion battery cell

Six new partnerships and a cross-border pouch cell debut in Sepang as ASEAN moves to turn battery research into production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026

Data Analytics

Databricks Ventures backs Advancing Analytics growth

The funding will help more enterprises shift older data systems onto Databricks tools as demand for AI deployment services accelerates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026

Power / Energy

New Zealand storage investment hinges on bankability

Financing for batteries is being shaped by predictable revenue and grid access, leaving New Zealand behind larger storage markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Investment stories

Software-as-a-Service

AccountsIQ partners Deloitte Ireland on mid-market push

Investors and buyers are pushing Irish mid-market firms off spreadsheets as Deloitte Ireland Corporate Finance refers clients to AccountsIQ's platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

TP opens Johor Bahru operations centre for Singapore

Singapore-based clients gain a nearby multilingual support base as TP expands Malaysian operations with a Johor Bahru centre near the border.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Wasabi launches AI unit & names Mukherjee to lead it

Storage is becoming a bigger line item in AI budgets as Wasabi sets up a dedicated business to target labs, start-ups and neoclouds.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Incentifi launches UK beta with Marcus Watson backing

A limited beta will test whether rewards tied to employee activity can boost engagement as wellbeing platforms crowd the workplace market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

TCS-backed HyperVault plans AI campus in Hyderabad

The 1GW project could create thousands of jobs and cement Hyderabad's pitch as a hub for AI infrastructure and hyperscale computing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Virtual Private Networks

Revolut launches Ultra tier in Singapore for S$899

The subscription aims to woo Singapore's affluent customers with travel perks, investment discounts and bundled services worth more than S$10,000 a year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026