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ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing

Manufacturers could gain tighter software integration and AI-driven oversight as ECI expands its North American and Australian portfolio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

BlueVoyant names John Hernandez as Chief Executive Officer

Pressure to simplify fragmented security tools is driving BlueVoyant’s leadership shake-up as John Hernandez takes over as Chief Executive Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm

A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month

Crypto

Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing

The new tools could let merchants sell inside AI apps and bill for token use in real time, while tightening fraud checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

The London startup will use the cash to expand in the US as its AI matching tool gains traction with engineers and employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Gamma targets Philippines BPO market with local licence

Partners can now tap Philippines BPO demand through Gamma’s local licence, after the company set up in-country infrastructure to meet regulatory rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

PocketSmith launches Open Banking hub for Australians

Australian consumers unsure about sharing bank data now have a plain-language guide as PocketSmith expands its use of consented open banking feeds.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Jade Software revenue rises as profit falls after MADCAP

Acquisition costs and heavier investment pushed profit lower, even as Jade grew revenue and strengthened its cash position in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Glean expands in Australia as ANZ demand for AI grows

Australian businesses are pushing AI beyond pilots, prompting Glean to nearly double local headcount as ANZ customers rise more than 60 per cent.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

Upwind Expands to Sydney: Real Time Cloud Security for APJ

The Sydney move follows a USD $250 million funding round as the cloud security firm bets on real-time protection for fast-growing AI workloads.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Legora raises USD $50 million more in Series D extension

The fresh capital lifts Legora to USD $600 million in Series D funding as demand for legal AI tools accelerates across firms and in-house teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

EduTech

Liquid Instruments raises USD $50m in Series C round

The deal adds a major incumbent backer as software-defined test gear gains ground across semiconductor, defence and research labs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Global expansion stories

Digital Transformation

AutoRek appoints Tony Livesey as Technology and Product Chief

The hire signals a push to scale AutoRek’s platform for larger international clients as it adds AI and automation to its financial controls software.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Crypto

Bybit joins Bengaluru fintech summit to deepen India ties

The summit gives the crypto exchange a platform to court regulators and investors in a market that is still shaping its digital asset rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

Kurraba signs first tenants for Sydney life sciences hub

The AUD $490 million Waterloo precinct is set to ease Sydney’s lab space shortage as it moves into delivery with major global partners.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

Udora raises GBP £7.5m to expand UK gifting platform

Britain is set for more local gift options as the rebranded marketplace uses fresh funding to widen its catalogue and reach smaller towns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Mistral AI deepens Singapore push with HTX & Singtel

The French AI group is targeting sensitive public-sector and enterprise uses in Singapore, where stricter controls can slow deployment but boost credibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month