Levanta raises USD $22 million in Volition-led round
about 13 hours agoThe cash will fund expansion to more marketplaces as the Seattle-based platform targets creator-led sales beyond Amazon, Walmart and Shopify.
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OptiValue launches ICUDS to bolster counter-UAV defence
Government backing for the AI-enabled platform gives OptiValue an early foothold in a market where buyers are spending on airspace security and resilience.
D2C Insider summit spotlights AI's role in consumer brands
AI is moving from side project to core strategy for consumer brands as founders seek sharper margins, faster sales and better operations.
BharatLaw AI launches DPDPGuard.ai for India compliance
Companies handling personal data face stricter deadlines and fines of up to INR ₹250 crore as India phases in its privacy law.
Instawork launches Instacore wearable robotics data tool
Businesses and workers can be paid to capture robot-training data in live workplaces, as the system targets India's growing physical AI market.
CSM adopts MOSIP to expand digital identity offering
The move could help governments link identity to welfare, health and tax services, broadening access across digital public infrastructure projects.
Blue Machines AI launches Floe for Indian customer chats
The model aims to stop Indian customer-service bots from switching languages unnecessarily, reducing friction in live voice and chat exchanges.
Editor Interviews
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Customers at the centre of Adobe's new AI evangelist role
Adobe is using the post to help customers navigate AI adoption while feeding regional priorities back into its global product strategy.
3 days ago
Quantum computers aren't here yet. But the data threat is
Hackers are already stockpiling encrypted data for Q-Day, when quantum machines could break RSA and ECC in minutes.
Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
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How AI is modernising maritime procurement
Shipping firms in Asia Pacific are using AI to cut procurement errors, speed compliance checks and improve emissions tracking, an Achilles survey found.
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Fragmented payment systems are costing your business
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Infobip WhatsApp assistant cuts Overseas Express queries
Routine parcel-status checks are shifting to WhatsApp, easing pressure on support teams as Overseas Express cuts enquiries by more than 60%.
Zitcha launches Snapchat integration with Officeworks
The deal lets retailers target younger shoppers on Snapchat and tie ad spend to sales, as Officeworks tests offsite retail media.
Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments
Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.
AI agents expose revenue gaps across major websites
Most major websites are unprepared for AI agents, with D3 Research finding 84% of readable policy files scored a D or F.
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Analyst Insights
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Gartner: firms shift growth to monetisation & platforms
Large firms are increasingly squeezing more revenue from existing assets as product innovation loses edge to copycat rivals and tighter capital scrutiny.
Yesterday
Certinia study finds integration key to AI success
Organisations with fully integrated systems were far more likely to see AI deliver profits, expansion and better forecasts, a global study found.
3 days ago
Infosys Aster named leader in Everest Group marketing
Demand for integrated marketing services is rising as enterprises seek measurable AI returns, with Infosys among 29 providers rated by Everest Group.
Last week
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.
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