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Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.
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UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.
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UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
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Research highlights customer discontent after Broadcom-VMware deal
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to increased costs and operational hurdles for nearly 70% of users, pushing many to consider alternative cloud providers.
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IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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IFS acquires EmpowerMX, enhancing AI-driven aviation MRO solutions for major airlines. This merger promises bolstered capabilities, innovation, and industry leadership.
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Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to boost AI-driven service
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Lion Parcel partners with Salesforce to enhance customer service using generative AI, reducing case resolution times by 73%.
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Atturra projects 35% revenue jump, acquires Exent for AUD $6m
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Atturra forecasts FY24 revenue to exceed AUD $240 million, up 35%, with EBITDA between AUD $25 million and AUD $26 million. Exent acquisition aims to boost consulting capabilities.
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ArisGlobal launches LifeSphere Regulatory platform with GenAI integration
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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ArisGlobal has unveiled its LifeSphere Regulatory platform, touting over 50% efficiency gains with integrated regulatory solutions and advanced GenAI features.
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AMD to acquire Silo AI for USD $665 million in AI expansion
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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AMD plans to acquire Silo AI, Europe's largest private AI lab, for USD $665 million, bolstering its AI strategy and capabilities.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Workday & AWS expand partnership to enhance AI capabilities
Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Workday and AWS deepen their relationship to bolster generative AI solutions, aiming to transform customer experiences, enhance productivity, and streamline business processes.
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Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Peter Birks has been named CEO of Velstar, with founder Dan Sheard transitioning to focus on growth and partnerships. Velstar projects a revenue of GBP £10 million for 2024.
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Salus Ventures 'delighted' with Archie Judd's appointment
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Salus Ventures has appointed Archie Judd to bolster its investment team, enhancing Australia's national resilience through deep technology.
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Hilary Oliver promoted to CCO to drive Tollring’s strategy
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Tollring has appointed Hilary Oliver as Chief Customer Officer to spearhead its customer success strategy, enhancing customer experience and retention.
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Aleph Group expands global reach with Entravision acquisition
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Aleph Group has completed its acquisition of Entravision Global Partners, expanding its reach in over 140 countries and enhancing access to key digital platforms.
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Northern Data acquires NVIDIA H200 GPUs in Supermicro deal
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Northern Data Group partners with Supermicro to acquire NVIDIA H200 GPUs, making its Taiga Cloud the first CSP in Europe to offer this cutting-edge hardware.
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Heymax.ai raises USD $2.6 million to fuel APAC market expansion
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Heymax.ai has secured USD $2.6 million in seed funding led by January Capital, aiming to expand its loyalty platform across the APAC region.
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DingGo grows 166% with fleet management platform, eyes global
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Australian startup DingGo has transformed into a fleet accident management platform, partnering with SG Fleet and achieving a 166% revenue boost over the past year.
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Valeo & Seeing Machines partner for enhanced driver monitoring
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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Valeo and Seeing Machines have teamed up to enhance driver monitoring systems by transferring Valeo's software expertise and acquiring tech start-up Asaphus.
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MoEngage launches platform for Australian financial services
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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MoEngage launches a new platform in Australia, aimed at helping financial institutions tackle inefficiencies and deliver personalised customer experiences in real time.