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AI platform Emergent raises USD $70m Series B from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank to speed global software creation for non-coders.
AI app builder Emergent raises USD $70m Series B to deepen European push, add London offices and hiring as revenue soars to USD $50m ARR.
Google has invested in Emergent, giving the AI start-up early access to Gemini 3 to help millions of non-coders build production software.
Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.
Mstack launches Chemstack AI, an AI-driven platform cutting chemical synthesis and commercialisation from 18 months to days amid supply chain woes.
VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.
As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.
Retailers can take control of their cash flow this peak season through strategic inventory management, cost-cutting, and leveraging technology for long-term success.
Logitech G introduces the G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard, featuring advanced technologies and a low-profile design for enhanced gaming performance.
Triomics secures $15 million in Series A funding to revolutionise oncology workflows in the US with AI tech, speeding clinical trial matching and patient care.
Marqo secures $12.5m in Series A funding to further the adoption of its pioneering vector search platform and accelerate commercial growth.
Australian retailers gear up for a $166 billion peak season, focusing on savvy inventory and loyalty strategies to turn seasonal buyers into lifetime customers.
Technology is transforming the Australian hospitality sector, with a report revealing 47% of operators find it boosts efficiency amid rising costs.
Christmas spending in Australia is forecasted to rise by 2.7% to AUD $69.7 billion, prompting retailers to adopt data-driven strategies for success.
Endor Labs secures strategic investment from Citi Ventures, boosting its mission to protect software supply chains for major financial institutions.
Logitech G has launched the G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard, featuring a sleek low-profile design and advanced technologies for NZD $299.95.
In the face of economic uncertainty and global competition, retailers are turning to multichannel marketing to engage customers, boost sales, and enhance ROI.
Ecommerce isn't killing physical stores; it's enhancing them. In 2023, Australians spent AUD $63.6 billion online, boosting bricks-and-mortar sales.
Nick Walsh appointed as account executive for Mooven, aiming to accelerate customer growth in Australia's eastern states.
