Accenture has been selected by the Central Bank of the UAE to lead a consortium of companies to help execute its National Payment Systems Strategy. In collaboration with SIA and G42, Accenture will build and operate the National Instant Payment Platform (IPP) over the next five years. IPP is the first significant milestone of the […]
LumApps, an Employee Experience Platform, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire HeyAxel, a powerful no-code HR automation and employee onboarding solution. The acquisition builds upon LumApps’ continued growth and promises to accelerate the delivery of LumApps’ unique vision: an entirely personalised experience for each employee. The HeyAxel solution will be fully integrated […]
Digital commerce provider Oro announced the launch of B2B Commerce UnCut, a game-changing live video podcast offering a unique window into the world of B2B digital commerce. Featuring interactive, community-driven content plus unvarnished insights from industry experts and Oro customers and partners, the live show and syndicated podcast promise to become must-see content for both […]
MySize, the provider of AI-driven measurement solutions to drive revenue growth and reduce costs for its business clients, announced the availability of its FirstLook Smart Mirror, an interactive, mirror-like touch display that provides shoppers in physical stores with an enhanced, online shopping experience and contactless checkout. In partnership with GK Software, MySize has already integrated […]
Mobile marketing automation platform Upstream is partnering with eCommerce martech provider Socital to advance its expansion into eCommerce. “We see eCommerce as the next major industry sector to be transformed by mobile marketing and marketing automation,” said Dimitris Maniatis, CEO of Upstream. “The addition of Socital’s technology and expertise in this space will therefore enable […]
Pixel Vault, a decentralised crypto media group, announced that it raised $100 million in funding from the venture capital firms Velvet Sea Ventures and 01A. Pixel Vault intends to use the funding to help launch a multi-franchise non-fungible token platform for individuals to own digital content in movies, television, comics, video games and other media. […]
Pattern, an eCommerce acceleration technology provider, has acquired Amplifi.io, a digital asset management (DAM) and product information management (PIM) platform provider. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move will bolster Pattern’s eCommerce acceleration platform, helping companies get their products into more eCommerce marketplaces and digital channels faster, while keeping product listings and […]
Dialpad, a communication and collaboration solutions provider, has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud, joining Google Cloud as an independent software vendor (ISV) partner delivering unified communications and contact centre solutions on Google Cloud Marketplace. The partnership facilitates adoption of hybrid work models with a single business communications and contact centre solution. “Hybrid work means […]
Riyadh-based Nana, which fulfils online grocery orders from its dark stores and delivers within 15 minutes, has raised a total of $50 million in a round led by FIM Partners and STV – which brings the total funding to $80 million to date. The announcement was made as part of the Leap event in Riyadh. […]
Brightcove, a provider of video for business, has acquired Wicket Labs, an audience insights company that gives users visibility into content and subscriber analytics. Brightcove’s intelligent video platform enables companies to deliver broadcast-quality video and measure its effectiveness with real-time analytics into performance, viewer engagement, and ROI. Using this data, customers can predict future behavior […]
