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Databricks secures $1.6bn funding to accelerate innovation and adoption of the data lakehouse, reaching a $38bn valuation.

The roles will also provide locally-based support for partners, expanding the footprint of ConnectWise significantly across Australia and New Zealand.

WorkForce Software sees 20% YoY revenue growth and gains 232 new or expanded customer relationships in 1H of 2021, with strong growth in Asia Pacific.

Dovetail raises AU$5m to expand its customer research platform. It has gained over 1,000 customers, including IBM and Harvard University.

MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz to enhance its direct sales and service channel for mid-market customers.

commercetools' Modern Commerce Day brought together major brands to discuss how technology drives innovation and growth in commerce.

Wiise has appointed an ex-Dropbox exec as its new CEO and brought on a new head of sales and channel, with both focused on accelerating growth for the company.

Wellington-based startup Marama Labs secures $1.25m in funding to expand its chemical analysis tools for industrial customers.

Kaspersky has created a VR game where executives can work as information security specialists, giving them a better understanding of cybersecurity. .

Forrester research shows organisations with a high level of software delivery maturity are three times more likely to grow at 15% or more annually.

Acclimation, the Australian SAP solution and consulting services company, is celebrating 13 years of growth and expansion across the country.

Qualtrics plans to hire 1,200 new employees in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, as part of its expansion and investment in the area.

Australian IoT firm M2M Group, owned by Sierra Wireless, hires Kat Dempsey to lead the newly merged M2M One business across Australia and New Zealand.

Data management company Cohesity has announced a new valuation of $3.7bn, a $1.2bn increase from less than a year ago.

WatchGuard Technologies has appointed Anthony Daniel as regional director Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.

Digital transformation could unlock $5.4tn in growth, but only 7% of companies are future-ready, says Accenture study.

Nutanix hires new enterprise sales director for APJ region, Steve Dixon, to lead sales and mentorship for large enterprises.

Xero and BDO have signed a global partnership agreement, making Xero the preferred accounting solution for BDO's small to medium business clients.

Bentley Systems, the global infrastructure engineering software company, is set to acquire New Zealand company Seequent.

According to Zerto, the program enhancements are designed to help partners achieve the more highly valued services and software consultancy integrator status.