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Kao Data adds four partners to women in infra scheme
Hyperscale

Kao Data adds four partners to women in infra scheme

Broader backing for the women-in-infrastructure initiative could help data centre firms widen recruitment as skills shortages bite across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Wilbe opens flexible life sciences lab hub in White City
Robotics

Wilbe opens flexible life sciences lab hub in White City

Wilbe launches flexible life sciences lab hub in White City to tackle early-stage startup space crunch and back scientist founders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors
Software-as-a-Service

Open ECX expands team as business grows across sectors

Open ECX expands into new sectors, creating multiple roles as it seeks to enhance services for its growing clientele across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
ASK Partners reaches £45m milestone with unique property platform
Physical Security

ASK Partners reaches £45m milestone with unique property platform

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

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Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Digital Transformation

Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets

Investor attention is shifting to Vection Technologies as it bets on AI, XR and acquisitions to win contracts across defence, healthcare and real estate.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026
Orbital raises USD $60m to scale AI for real estate law
Digital Transformation

Orbital raises USD $60m to scale AI for real estate law

Orbital raises USD $60m to expand its AI platform for real estate law, targeting US growth and doubling headcount after UK success.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
JLL introduces Prism AI to boost property management efficiency
Data Analytics

JLL introduces Prism AI to boost property management efficiency

JLL launches Prism AI, enhancing its Prism platform with predictive analytics and automation to boost property management efficiency and tenant satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
myCOI launches illumend to automate insurance compliance tasks
Digital Transformation

myCOI launches illumend to automate insurance compliance tasks

myCOI launches illumend, an AI-powered platform designed to simplify third-party insurance compliance for risk managers and property teams alike.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management
Data Analytics

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to boost risk management

Hyperview partners with Novem Digital to enhance risk management for property owners and insurers, integrating cloud-based DCIM with digital expertise for better outcomes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

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Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push
Agricultural Technology

Primary Comms Group absorbs Hardman team in sector push

The deal gives agriculture and industrial clients broader communications support as specialist agencies chase scale in policy-driven sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply
Physical Security

Luxury homes in New Zealand above $5 million in short supply

Ultra-wealthy buyers chase luxury New Zealand homes above NZD $5 million, but a thin supply of ultra-premium listings is driving competition.

By Active Investor Plus • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets
Physical Security

QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets

QBE Asia has appointed Ronak Shah as Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Markets Asia, effective 1 March 2025, to strengthen its reinsurance operations across the region.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
NAB launches Portal Pay to streamline property payments
Fintech

NAB launches Portal Pay to streamline property payments

NAB launches Portal Pay, a digital-first platform that streamlines property payments, ensures real-time transfers, and eases administrative burdens for buyers and agents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Sunway partners with Rimini Street for digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Sunway partners with Rimini Street for digital transformation

Sunway Group partners with Rimini Street to bolster digital transformation, saving costs and driving AI and customer experience innovations for strategic growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024
Google for Investing - InvestmentMarkets launches in Australia
Physical Security

Google for Investing - InvestmentMarkets launches in Australia

InvestmentMarkets, dubbed as the - Google for Investing, is set to democratise fund management in Australia, offering access to diverse asset classes and investment opportunities for both retail and wholesale investors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth
Physical Security

Australian Proptech 'FLK it over' raises $2.5m to fuel growth

Australian proptech start-up 'FLK it over' capitalises on $2.5 million funding boost to fuel rapid growth, aiming to streamline the tenant signing process for real estate agents and diversify services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024