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Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
Firewalls

Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform

Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
AI bots drive 57% of holiday shopping traffic, study finds
Firewalls

AI bots drive 57% of holiday shopping traffic, study finds

Radware's 2025 report reveals 57% of 2024 holiday eCommerce traffic was from bots, marking a shift with AI-enhanced bots outpacing human shoppers online.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
OneShot.ai unveils Execution OS to unite AI & human sales teams
Software-as-a-Service

OneShot.ai unveils Execution OS to unite AI & human sales teams

OneShot.ai has launched Execution OS, a platform combining AI with human expertise to improve sales and marketing go-to-market strategies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer

Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet
Artificial Intelligence

Sourcetable raises USD $4.3M for AI-driven spreadsheet

Sourcetable has secured USD $4.3 million in funding to launch the first AI-driven spreadsheet, aiming to revolutionise data analysis for everyday users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution
Data Analytics

Sourcetable unveils first AI-driven spreadsheet solution

Sourcetable has launched the world's first AI-driven spreadsheet, promising to revolutionise data analysis for the 750 million global users of spreadsheets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Robert Herjavec joins Zetaris as Executive Director of Global Strategy
Hyperscale

Robert Herjavec joins Zetaris as Executive Director of Global Strategy

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.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Dovetail announces Insight Out 2025: AI & product innovation at its best
Customer Experience

Dovetail announces Insight Out 2025: AI & product innovation at its best

Dovetail will host its Insight Out conference on April 23-24, 2025, in San Francisco, featuring industry leaders discussing AI and product innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Harness & Traceable merge to lead in AI-driven DevSecOps
Digital Transformation

Harness & Traceable merge to lead in AI-driven DevSecOps

Harness and Traceable have announced a merger to create a leading AI-driven DevSecOps platform, aiming to enhance software security and delivery efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions
Artificial Intelligence

AI legal tech Ivo raises USD $16 million to scale solutions

AI legal tech firm Ivo has successfully secured USD $16 million in Series A funding, aiming to expand its AI-powered contract review platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Iceotope appoints new CEO & Chairman to drive AI growth
Hyperscale

Iceotope appoints new CEO & Chairman to drive AI growth

Iceotope has reshuffled its leadership, appointing Jonathan Ballon as CEO and Alain Andreoli as Non-Executive Chairman, to spearhead its expansion in AI cooling solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
SuperDial acquires MajorBoost to enhance voice AI in US
Voice AI

SuperDial acquires MajorBoost to enhance voice AI in US

SuperDial has announced its acquisition of MajorBoost, enhancing its voice AI to streamline phone call automation in the US healthcare sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion
Customer service

Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion

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

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Aampe raises USD $18 million to boost AI personalisation
Fintech

Aampe raises USD $18 million to boost AI personalisation

Aampe has secured USD $18 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI agents that personalise consumer app experiences worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Weee! partners with Topsort to boost retail media strategy
DevOps

Weee! partners with Topsort to boost retail media strategy

Topsort has teamed up with Weee!, the largest Asian supermarket online in the US, to enhance retail media, aiming to empower sellers and boost visibility.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Hexaware teams up with San Francisco Unicorns in cricket
Digital Transformation

Hexaware teams up with San Francisco Unicorns in cricket

Hexaware Technologies has teamed up with San Francisco Unicorns to enhance fan engagement through digital innovation ahead of the 2026 cricket season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
SugarCRM appoints industry veteran Bob Stutz to board
Customer Relationship Management

SugarCRM appoints industry veteran Bob Stutz to board

SugarCRM has appointed Bob Stutz to its board of directors, drawing on his 30 years of experience in transforming CRM solutions globally.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025