Tagged: digital transformation

May 4, 2023 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The transformation of the venture capital industry over the past year has been “stark,” according to a recent update shared by Carta. Carta writes in a blog post that the total venture capital “raised by startups plunged 80% from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023.” Venture… Read More

May 1, 2023 @ 3:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta released the “first-ever” database of international salary and equity compensation data—tailored for venture-backed startups. The new data set “includes geo-adjusted compensation rates for 32 roles in over 40 countries and will be available immediately to all Carta Total Compensation customers, making it possible for… Read More

April 30, 2023 @ 11:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Volante Technologies, the global provider of cloud payments and financial messaging solutions to accelerate digital transformation, has released a partner-authored paper featuring insights “into the banking sector and projections for innovation-driven growth.” The report, the first in an annual series, “incorporates contributions from fifteen global… Read More

April 30, 2023 @ 5:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Web2 social media platforms continue to grapple with concerns about data privacy, misinformation, and content moderation, many users are turning to alternative forms of social media. Among these alternatives are Web3 social media platforms, which are built on decentralized networks and feature community-driven governance,… Read More

April 30, 2023 @ 2:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CubiCasa, the global-reaching real estate software company, announced a collaboration with Bright MLS, which claims to be one of the largest Multiple Listing Services (MLS) in the country, “to offer CubiCasa’s easy-to-use floor plan creation app to Bright subscribers.” The collaboration will aim to “expand… Read More

April 28, 2023 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

InvestCloud, the global firm focused on digital transformation for the financial industry with over $6 trillion in assets, has been selected by BUNKER, a US-based fintech seeking to democratize access to the US markets for Latin Americans, “to help launch a pioneering mobile-first digital investment… Read More

April 27, 2023 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Palantir Technologies Inc., a software and services company which specializes in big data analysis, plans “to expand its operations in Lithuania, after entering into a strategic partnership, together with the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania.” Both parties are planning “to collaborate in developing new digital… Read More

April 25, 2023 @ 11:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The EY organization announces an alliance between FintechOS, a financial technology company, and Ernst & Young SRL (EY Romania) “to simplify and support the launch and service of banking and insurance products and support detailed transformation journeys through innovation, business knowledge and the implementation of FintechOS’… Read More

April 25, 2023 @ 6:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Key Management Group (KMG), a provider of niche IT professional services, announced its strategic alliance with Socotra, provider of the insurance industry’s most connected core platform, providing speed, flexibility, and choice. The alliance aims “to help insurance companies innovate and adapt to the rapidly changing… Read More

April 24, 2023 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NEXT Insurance, a digital Insurtech transforming small business insurance, formally announced its strategic hire of Jack Ramsey in order “to lead the company’s agent channel.” Ramsey reportedly “brings over three decades of experience in the insurance industry, with a focus on helping agents who serve… Read More

April 22, 2023 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mendix, a Siemens business and global player focused on modern enterprise application development, has embarked on an “aggressive” strategy “to build a robust technology partner community that empowers enterprises and software startups to dramatically accelerate digital transformation.” As part of Siemens Xcelerator, the open digital… Read More

April 19, 2023 @ 10:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CaixaBank is marking this year’s “World Earth Day” with an innovative activity at its “all in one” centers in Ibiza, Burgos, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. All customers visiting these centers will be able “to participate in the metaverse in a memorable experience on caring for… Read More

April 17, 2023 @ 9:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NSW, Queensland and Tasmanian digital businesses have seen their annual turnover “jump by up to 13%, even as Aussies’ online spending dropped by more than $124 million nationwide.” The first Digital Economy Index released by payments fintech Airwallex shows Australians have “spent $124.1 million less… Read More

April 14, 2023 @ 9:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changi Airport Group (CAG), in collaboration with Accenture (NYSE:ACN), has unveiled a metaverse experience called ChangiVerse, a fresh way for new audiences to connect with Singapore Changi Airport and explore its notable sights in the digital space. An immersive wonderland, ChangiVerse is reportedly “the first… Read More

April 13, 2023 @ 10:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Building on four years of work together to enable digital transformation among small businesses, Accion and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced a renewal of their partnership and a sustained commitment “to improve the financial health of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in emerging… Read More

April 10, 2023 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Repay Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: RPAY), a provider of vertically-integrated payment solutions, today announced a new technology integration with Optima Global Solutions, a software and services firm specializing in providing IT consulting and digital transformation solutions. The integration will “enable Optima’s customers to further streamline accounts… Read More

April 8, 2023 @ 10:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New technology and innovations in the payment space are “transforming the way Canadian consumers and businesses make and process payments.” According to data from Payments Canada’s annual Canadian Payment Methods and Trends Report, Canadian businesses are “writing fewer and fewer cheques while expanding the range… Read More

April 8, 2023 @ 10:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced that Experian (LON:EXPN), the global information services company and credit reporting bureau, “has named AWS as its preferred cloud provider to power its multiyear information technology (IT) modernization initiative.” As part of the… Read More

April 5, 2023 @ 2:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Volante Technologies, the global provider of cloud payments and financial messaging solutions to accelerate digital transformation, is celebrating Women’s History Month with the announcement of “a series of female hires to strategic positions in the business.” Emer Murphy was “hired in October 2022 as Vice… Read More

April 3, 2023 @ 4:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

FedML announced $6 million in funding to spearhead a “collaborative AI” movement that empowers companies and developers to work together on machine learning tasks by sharing data, models and compute resources – “fueling waves of AI innovation beyond the largest technology companies.” To meet that… Read More