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HALA secures USD $157 million to boost SME fintech in SA
Fintech

HALA secures USD $157 million to boost SME fintech in SA

Saudi fintech HALA has raised USD $157 million to expand SME services, launch new lending products, and support Vision 2030's economic goals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers
Customer Experience

Stricter returns policies deter two-thirds of global shoppers

Stricter returns policies deter 66% of global shoppers, with Millennials and Gen Z most likely to avoid retailers who enforce tighter rules, Blue Yonder survey finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate
Partner Programmes

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Data Protection

Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms

Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs to boost AI data centre power
Hyperscale

Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs to boost AI data centre power

Vertiv launches PowerIT rack PDUs up to 57.6 kW to meet rising AI data centre power demands across EMEA, North America and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors
Digital Transformation

Retail leads AI satisfaction as healthcare outspends all sectors

Retail leads AI satisfaction in EMEA with 96% success rate, while healthcare outspends all sectors but faces challenges, says Lenovo's CIO Playbook 2025 study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Blackline Safety wins ADNOC deal for 28,000 gas detectors
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety wins ADNOC deal for 28,000 gas detectors

Blackline Safety secures first order from ADNOC for 1,000 gas detectors and 1,200 location beacons under a deal to supply up to 28,000 units and services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025
DataCentre infrastructure

AI drives data centre surge to $387 billion by end of 2025

AI and sovereign data laws drive global data centre market to an estimated $387 billion by 2025, reshaping infrastructure and energy use worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt
Data Analytics

Blue Yonder grows with acquisitions & AI as supply chains adapt

Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Michio Kondo named Fujifilm Australia Chief Executive Officer
Human Capital Management

Michio Kondo named Fujifilm Australia Chief Executive Officer

Michio Kondo will become CEO of Fujifilm Australia in mid-2025, succeeding Richie Matoba and leading operations across Australia and New Zealand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Middle East stories

Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations
Smart Cities

Equinix picked to host new SMAP subsea cable landing stations

Equinix will host landing stations for the new 5,000km SMAP subsea cable, linking Australia's east and west coasts with high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Westcon-Comstor & Rackmount.IT sign EMEA deal for Cisco racking
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor & Rackmount.IT sign EMEA deal for Cisco racking

Westcon-Comstor partners with Rackmount.IT to distribute Cisco racking solutions across EMEA, boosting cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience for partners and customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Azmarq Technovation launches Baynix.ai in Dubai to boost AI messaging
Digital Transformation

Azmarq Technovation launches Baynix.ai in Dubai to boost AI messaging

Azmarq Technovation has launched Baynix.ai in Dubai, offering AI-driven omnichannel messaging to enhance business communication across the Middle East and beyond.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally
Punakaiki Fund

Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to expand vessel software globally

Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to boost its cloud-based vessel management software, aiming for global growth across NZ, UK, Australia and the Middle East.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to drive global maritime push
Fleet Management

Sea-Flux secures NZD $3 million to drive global maritime push

Sea-Flux has raised NZD $3 million to expand its cloud-based vessel management software globally, enhancing maritime safety and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats
Phishing

Australian cyber teams warn AI fuelling rise in insider threats

Most Australian cybersecurity experts warn AI is boosting insider threats' sophistication, expecting a rise in incidents as 82% highlight increased effectiveness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
R Systems to acquire Novigo Solutions for INR 400 crore cash deal
IT Automation

R Systems to acquire Novigo Solutions for INR 400 crore cash deal

R Systems will acquire Novigo Solutions for INR 400 crore in cash to strengthen its AI and automation services, aiming for USD $240 million combined revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025