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CData Software earns second spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 list
Data management

CData Software earns second spot on 2025 Inc. 5000 list

CData Software ranks 2,373 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, marking its second year among America's fastest-growing private companies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Bitdefender & Creators Guild unite to protect digital creators
Firewalls

Bitdefender & Creators Guild unite to protect digital creators

Bitdefender and the Creators Guild of America have joined forces to shield digital creators from rising cyber threats, including deepfake-driven attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Entrepreneurship stories

Accel launches fifth Atoms programme with USD $1m funding
Artificial Intelligence

Accel launches fifth Atoms programme with USD $1m funding

Accel launches fifth Atoms programme, offering Indian founders up to USD $1 million funding and support in AI and LeapTech innovation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 12th Jul 2025
PixelForce to drive global tech growth with strategic investment
Software Development

PixelForce to drive global tech growth with strategic investment

Tobi Pearce invests in Australian software agency PixelForce to boost global growth, leveraging his tech expertise for new industries and international projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
CommBank campaign shares personal stories of overcoming doubt
Podcast

CommBank campaign shares personal stories of overcoming doubt

CommBank's 'Doubt Never Did' campaign shares stories from Aussies like Mary Fowler and Zoe Karatzovalis overcoming doubt to achieve personal and professional goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneurship stories

One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow
Small Business

One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow

One in five UK SMEs face survival mode amid rising tech and skills gaps, with smaller firms hit hardest across all regions, Employment Hero reports.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth
Digital Transformation

Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth

Webuters launches AI tools like OfficeIQ to boost digital growth, offering no-code solutions and free access for SMEs across sectors globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances
Financial Systems

Osome & Aspire expand partnership to streamline SME finances

Osome and Aspire have expanded their partnership to automate SME finance tasks in Singapore and Hong Kong, cutting weekly admin time by up to six hours.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth
Digital Transformation

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Malaysian SMEs risk RM 20,000 fines as e-invoicing nears
Digital Transformation

Malaysian SMEs risk RM 20,000 fines as e-invoicing nears

Malaysian SMEs risk fines up to RM 20,000 as mandatory e-invoicing nears, with many unprepared due to accounting errors and outdated practices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Chris Morrissey wins WA Pearcey award for tech leadership
DevOps

Chris Morrissey wins WA Pearcey award for tech leadership

Chris Morrissey, founder of Ever Nimble, is named 2025 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year for transforming IT and cybersecurity services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity
EduTech

INCITE Awards celebrate WA's leaders in innovation & diversity

The 34th INCITE Awards in Perth honoured WA's top tech innovators, spotlighting gender equity leaders and Norwood Systems for standout achievements in STEM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth
Digital Entertainment

_SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million for three more years of growth

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments
Fintech

Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
UK small businesses face deeper crisis than Covid, study warns
Small Business

UK small businesses face deeper crisis than Covid, study warns

Over half of UK small business leaders find today's economy tougher than the Covid peak, with many fearing closure from one more cost hike.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Baemingo launches lending arm to support struggling EU restaurants
Fintech

Baemingo launches lending arm to support struggling EU restaurants

Baemingo launches a lending arm offering up to EUR €50,000 to struggling European restaurants facing inflation and labour shortages pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens
Government

London SMEs lead in digital support as regional gap widens

London SMEs lead in digital support and funding access, while nearly three-quarters of regional firms lack involvement in mentoring and digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025