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Superbo secures Deep Capital backing for AI expansion
Gaming

Superbo secures Deep Capital backing for AI expansion

Agentic AI start-up Superbo wins strategic backing from Deep Capital to scale its Opero Suite and accelerate global expansion plans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase
Data Analytics

FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase

FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Aonic acquires Prime Insights for $250m in tech sector push
Gaming

Aonic acquires Prime Insights for $250m in tech sector push

Aonic acquires Prime Insights for $250m, expanding beyond gaming into research tech and adtech to boost its global data platform reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
NiCE acquires Cognigy for USD $955 million to boost AI-powered CX
Unified Communications

NiCE acquires Cognigy for USD $955 million to boost AI-powered CX

NiCE to acquire Cognigy for USD $955 million, combining AI platforms to enhance global customer experience with advanced conversational AI solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
DevOps

Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions

Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Cloud AI drives business efficiency, with adoption set to surge
Robotics

Cloud AI drives business efficiency, with adoption set to surge

Organisations are increasingly adopting cloud AI solutions to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences, says Transparency Market Research.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Hybrid Cloud

SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn

SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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SMEs bullish on growth but stuck in strategic advice gap
Risk & Compliance

SMEs bullish on growth but stuck in strategic advice gap

Australian SMEs are upbeat on 2026 growth but say they are “flying blind”, lacking strategic advisers and facing a sharp regional advice gap.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales
IT Industry

Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales

Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Houlihan Lokey hires Mark Ward to boost IT services
Data Analytics

Houlihan Lokey hires Mark Ward to boost IT services

Houlihan Lokey hires Mark Ward as Managing Director to expand European IT services coverage from its Manchester and London offices.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Accordion buys FCM to boost private equity services
Data Analytics

Accordion buys FCM to boost private equity services

Accordion buys FCM to fuse data-led finance consulting with operator-led transformation in a push to deepen private equity value creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Quinn raises $11 million to boost AI-powered wealth advice
Platform-as-a-Service

Quinn raises $11 million to boost AI-powered wealth advice

Quinn, a New York fintech, secured $11m to launch AI-driven platform offering personalised wealth advice for financial institutions at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Upcover unveils dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia
Digital Transformation

Upcover unveils dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia

Upcover launches a dedicated fintech insurance vertical in Australia, offering tailored policies and faster digital solutions to support fintech firms' growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Nakamoto & KindlyMD merge with USD $710 million Bitcoin plan
Crypto

Nakamoto & KindlyMD merge with USD $710 million Bitcoin plan

Nakamoto Holdings merges with KindlyMD, raising USD $710 million to launch a Bitcoin treasury, aiming to integrate Bitcoin into global capital markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Star Union starts international insurance at GIFT City
Insurance

Star Union starts international insurance at GIFT City

Star Union Dai-ichi Life Insurance has opened an IFSC Insurance Office at GIFT City, launching international insurance services for US dollar-denominated products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Myriad Uranium expands Copper Mountain Project to 9,320 acres
Power / Energy

Myriad Uranium expands Copper Mountain Project to 9,320 acres

Myriad Uranium has broadened the Copper Mountain Project Area from 4,200 acres to 9,320 acres, tapping into significant uranium mineralisation potential.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025