Lightspeed stories
Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for workplace tasks
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digital transformation
Emergent unveils Wingman, an always-on AI agent for email, scheduling and sales support as Australian firms seek to ease admin pressure.
Emergent launches Wingman autonomous AI agent for work
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digital transformation
Emergent's Wingman puts autonomous AI agents to work across email, calendars and chats, with human approval for higher-risk actions.
Emergent launches Wingman AI agent for daily tasks
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Emergent's Wingman promises an always-on digital assistant that can juggle email, calendars and chat, while pausing for approval on bigger actions.
Lightspeed launches AI inventory tool for retailers
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digital transformation
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commerce systems
Lightspeed has unveiled an AI tool in its retail platform that scans supplier documents into draft purchase orders to cut errors and admin time.
Aspire & Antler join forces to target global startups
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Aspire partners with early-stage investor Antler to capture global founders at inception, targeting a 2.3x jump in startup customers by 2026.
Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel AI software surge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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rpa
AI platform Emergent raises USD $70m Series B from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank to speed global software creation for non-coders.
Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel European AI growth
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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lcnc
AI app builder Emergent raises USD $70m Series B to deepen European push, add London offices and hiring as revenue soars to USD $50m ARR.
Google backs Emergent to help non‑coders build software
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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lcnc
Google has invested in Emergent, giving the AI start-up early access to Gemini 3 to help millions of non-coders build production software.
Aspire secures key licences for global fintech rollout
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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payment technologies
Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.
Mstack launches Chemstack AI to speed up chemical manufacturing
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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data science
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supply chain
Mstack launches Chemstack AI, an AI-driven platform cutting chemical synthesis and commercialisation from 18 months to days amid supply chain woes.
Venues are predicting major growth in 2025 - here's the tech that's contributing
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.
From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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e-commerce
As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.
How can retailers take control of their cash flow as peak season approaches?
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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martech
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supply chain
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omnichannel
Retailers can take control of their cash flow this peak season through strategic inventory management, cost-cutting, and leveraging technology for long-term success.
Triomics secures $15M to boost oncology workflows with AI
Fri, 17th May 2024
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ai
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ai models
Triomics secures $15 million in Series A funding to revolutionise oncology workflows in the US with AI tech, speeding clinical trial matching and patient care.
Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Lightspeed Systems is an education technology provider that partners with schools to deliver mobility and management solution programs.