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Abnormal Security has appointed Lisa Banks as Chief Financial Officer as it gears up for an initial public offering, aiming for over USD $1 billion in annual revenue.

BPR Hub has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding to tackle manufacturing compliance challenges, aiming to simplify regulatory processes for businesses worldwide.

Aligned Data Centers has successfully raised over USD $5 billion in equity and USD $7 billion in debt to expand its AI infrastructure across the Americas.

JLL has expanded its Asia Pacific data centre capital markets platform, appointing Luke Jackson and Bob Tan as regional co-heads to enhance investor services.

Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.

A Forrester report reveals that while quantum computing has made strides, practical applications remain a decade away due to persistent challenges.

Railway operators are set to invest $1.2 billion in 5G LTE technology by 2027, marking a significant shift towards modern communication infrastructures.

SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.

Keepit has secured $50 million in funding to bolster global expansion and innovate its data protection services, raising total funds to $90 million.

In APAC, the rise of generative AI is reshaping customer experience, with 30% of Indian firms planning major investments in the technology over the next 18 months.

Databricks secures USD $10 billion in Series J funding, valuing the data and AI firm at USD $62 billion, as it plans major global expansions.

As 2025 approaches, the role of the CFO in Australia is transforming, with investors favouring financial expertise over CEO leadership amid rising economic challenges.

Voice AI platform Vapi secures USD $20 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its voice agent deployment across diverse industries.

A DLA Piper survey reveals 70% of global data centre investors forecast increased funding over two years, driven by AI demand despite energy concerns.

Alteryx has appointed Andy MacMillan as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of tech industry experience to enhance its AI-driven analytics platform.

Tricentis has secured a $1.33 billion investment from GTCR, valuing the firm at $4.5 billion as it aims for $425 million in 2024 revenue.

LogicMonitor has secured an investment of USD $800 million, raising its valuation to approximately USD $2.4 billion to enhance its AI-driven observability platform.

Emerald Technology Ventures has invested €8.4 million in Keto Software, enhancing its global reach for innovative Strategic Portfolio Management solutions.

Dragos has appointed Mark Matheos as CFO, Mark Packham as CMO, and Darren Sankbeil as CSO to enhance its cybersecurity leadership and growth.

The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.