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RedCloud hits 100,000 users as it rolls out agentic AI
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RedCloud hits 100,000 users as it rolls out agentic AI

RedCloud passes 100,000 users and deploys agentic AI across its trade platform after enabling over USD $6.91 billion in FMCG transactions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
ORCA Opti plots global AI growth & 2027 IPO roadmap
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ORCA Opti plots global AI growth & 2027 IPO roadmap

ORCA Opti touts defensible AI, rapid global expansion and a 2027 IPO as it targets regulated markets and warns most AI startups will fail.

By ORCA Opti • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
monday.com grows on AI demand as large clients surge
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monday.com grows on AI demand as large clients surge

monday.com rides AI demand and larger clients to 2025 revenue of USD $1.23 billion, up 27%, with a 14% non-GAAP operating margin.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Anthropic plugins accelerate the shift to AI agents
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Anthropic plugins accelerate the shift to AI agents

Anthropic adds Claude plugins to Cowork, fuelling investor fears that agent-style AI could undermine traditional seat-based software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
VEON partners with MindBridge on AI-driven audit shift
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VEON partners with MindBridge on AI-driven audit shift

VEON will use MindBridge AI to scrutinise all financial transactions in real time, replacing traditional sample-based internal audits.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Ruckus Networks signs TGR Haas F1 as official partner
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Ruckus Networks signs TGR Haas F1 as official partner

Ruckus Networks has signed a multi-site deal to become Official Networking Partner of TGR Haas F1, covering factories and trackside.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol
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CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol

CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
2026 could be the broadest, most surprising, market rally in a decade
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2026 could be the broadest, most surprising, market rally in a decade

After a bruising 2025, falling inflation, rate cuts and small-cap strength are teeing up 2026 as the widest market rally in years.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Nexxen & Tubi expand programmatic streaming in Australia
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Nexxen & Tubi expand programmatic streaming in Australia

Nexxen links with Tubi and News Australia to open programmatic access to Tubi's free ad-supported streaming inventory for local brands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Decidr to acquire Sugarwork, boosting AI onboarding in Asia-Pacific
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Decidr to acquire Sugarwork, boosting AI onboarding in Asia-Pacific

Decidr is set to acquire US AI platform Sugarwork, enhancing AI onboarding and knowledge tools across Asia-Pacific with integration into DecidrOS by 2025 year-end.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
RecordPoint names Brett Hooker as first Chief Operating Officer
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RecordPoint names Brett Hooker as first Chief Operating Officer

RecordPoint appoints Brett Hooker as its first COO to drive global growth and enhance operations amid rising demand for data and AI governance solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
RecordPoint acquires Redactive to boost AI data security focus
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RecordPoint acquires Redactive to boost AI data security focus

RecordPoint has acquired Australian AI firm Redactive to enhance its AI data security and governance solutions for regulated industries globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing
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Openmarkets boosts board ahead of planned Nasdaq listing

Openmarkets adds two non-executive directors and a new CFO to bolster governance and growth plans ahead of its proposed Nasdaq listing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing
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Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing

Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance
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Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance

Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.

By Dan Jowett • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows
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Airtree secures USD $425 million fund as global tech focus grows

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia's booming tech sector and high-return startups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?
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In the “Golden Age” of tech stocks, how do we use tech itself to assess risk and evaluate the markets?

Tech stocks soar in 2024, with AI tools aiding investors in navigating market risks amid record concentration in top US shares.

By Greg Boland • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025