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Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth
Health Technologies

Equity crowdfunding industry in Australia sees 16% growth

Australia's equity crowdfunding grows 16% in FY24, raising AUD $64.5 million from 35,000 investments, despite economic challenges. Birchal leads with AUD $46.5 million.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding
Health Technologies

Birchal report highlights AUD $64.5m rise in equity crowdfunding

An industry report by Birchal reveals Australian crowd-sourced funding grew by 16% in FY24, with AUD $64.5 million raised despite economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Healthcare stories

Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism
Digital Transformation

Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism

A new NTT DATA UK&I survey reveals that life science leaders are most concerned about cyber-attacks for espionage, while seeing AI as a major revenue opportunity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience
Data Protection

CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience

The recent CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airlines, banks, media, and healthcare, sparking calls for stronger digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind
Data Analytics

Q1 2024 sees major $9.83billion currency impact headwind

Kyriba's Q1 2024 Currency Impact Report has revealed a USD $9.83 billion negative impact due to currency fluctuations, signalling heightened FX risks for global firms.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
CTERA secures USD $80 million funding from PSG Equity
Storage

CTERA secures USD $80 million funding from PSG Equity

CTERA secures USD $80 million from PSG Equity to boost its edge-accelerated hybrid cloud data management solutions, with a focus on AI capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries
Supply Chain

Microsoft Azure outage causes global disruption across industries

The Microsoft Azure outage, triggered by a faulty CrowdStrike update, disrupted banking, aviation, and healthcare globally, highlighting cybersecurity flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Ransomware

Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Supply Chain

Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage

It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance
Encryption

AT&T data breach: experts call for enhanced security and vigilance

A five-month data breach at AT&T has exposed the information of all customers within that period, highlighting urgent cybersecurity challenges in the telecom sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024
Unified Communications

Report reveals surge in advanced DDoS attacks for 2024

Imperva's 2024 DDoS Threat Landscape report reveals a 111% rise in mitigated attacks, with the financial sector hit hardest.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform
Low code & No code

Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform

Huma has raised USD $80 million in Series D funding to launch its AI-driven Huma Cloud Platform, aiming to transform digital health solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Healthcare stories

Device Technologies acquires Venusys & Infinity Group
Health Technologies

Device Technologies acquires Venusys & Infinity Group

Device Technologies Group has acquired Venusys and Infinity, marking its first Southeast Asia expansion into Malaysia and Singapore.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries
Disaster Recovery

Crowdstrike update causes global IT outage across industries

A faulty update from Crowdstrike has triggered a global IT outage, disrupting healthcare, broadcasting, and more, raising urgent questions about security dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Supply Chain

King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions

The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Businesses turn to immersive phygital experiences for engagement
Customer Experience

Businesses turn to immersive phygital experiences for engagement

Businesses are leveraging immersive phygital experiences, blending physical and digital interactions, to enhance customer engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
SATA CommHealth uses AI for advanced mammogram screening
Artificial Intelligence

SATA CommHealth uses AI for advanced mammogram screening

SATA CommHealth in Singapore has deployed Lunit AI to boost mammogram accuracy and reduce patient anxiety, aiming for early and precise breast cancer detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024