Global expansion stories

Blend AI, an Australian adtech firm, has launched its first US office in Austin, seeking to enhance its presence in the burgeoning ecommerce market.

A recent survey reveals that 73 per cent of UK firms remain bullish on global expansion, despite trade challenges like rising tariffs from the US.

LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.

Sinch has strengthened its alliance with Verizon to boost Rich Communication Services adoption for business messaging across the US, enhancing customer engagement.

CirrusHQ has enabled CREST International to expand its cyber exam programme to over 70 countries, enhancing accessibility and cutting costs by 33%.

Azul has reported a remarkable 63% rise in new customer bookings, driven by the growing demand for cost-effective Java solutions and high-performance platforms.

DataSnipper has appointed Siu Wei Lee as Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Japan, strengthening its global expansion amid a £1 billion valuation.

Pax8 has launched a new brand identity to enhance its global presence across 17 countries, reinforcing its role in cloud commerce for over 600,000 SMBs.

Guavapay has appointed Guy Noble as CEO of Guavapay UK, aiming to boost growth and enhance its market position amid expanding financial services.

UiPath has acquired Manchester-based AI firm Peak, aiming to enhance its vertical AI solutions and expand its market presence across various industries.

IDnow has secured a strategic majority investment from Corsair Capital, enhancing its position in the European identity verification market and fuelling global expansion.

Robert Herjavec, renowned for his role on Shark Tank, has been appointed Executive Director of Global Strategy at Zetaris, aiming to boost its presence globally.

Abacus Group has appointed Elizabeth Kubycheck as Chief People Officer and Chief of Staff to enhance its global people strategy amid expansion efforts.

Aryaka is expanding its global reach with new partnerships in Japan and Australia, alongside senior appointments to enhance its market strategy in the APAC region.

Aryaka's CEO Shailesh Shukla has outlined the company's vision for Unified SASE as a Service, harnessing AI to enhance networking and security.

Alibaba Cloud has been named a leader in AI by Forrester and Gartner, solidifying its role in cloud computing and advancing AI technology on a global scale.

Zitcha has appointed Jim Kane as Vice President of Sales - Global, aiming to enhance its retail media platform's global presence and revenue growth.

Australian AI firm Springboards has secured $5 million in seed funding, aiming to revolutionise creativity in advertising through innovative technology.

Amazon has launched Alexa+, an advanced AI assistant promising enhanced conversational abilities and seamless integration with various services and devices.

Treyd has launched 'Advance.', a service enabling brands like Mino Market to convert invoices into immediate cash, enhancing cash flow in the UK and Sweden.