SugarCRM introduced integrated playbook functionality to support guided selling and advanced CRM process automation. The no-code toolset enables business users to design, visualise, and automate sales, service, and marketing processes, creating playbooks and templates for sales plays, sales methodologies, guided selling, service processes, lead nurturing and more. Embedded analytics lets users monitor progress and outcomes […]
Snap announced the rollout of catalogue-powered Shopping Lenses, a major upgrade to AR shopping, to make AR shopping simpler and more engaging for consumers, and easier to build, scale, and optimise for brands. The new features include a simplified, more useful AR try-on shopping interface which enables Snapchatters to quickly see product info like prices, […]
Mindtickle, a provider of sales readiness solutions, has expanded its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), joining the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program and listing the Mindtickle Sales Readiness Platform in AWS Marketplace. “The AWS ISV Accelerate Program enables greater reach into the AWS customer base and strengthens commitment. AWS ISVs have earned […]
HubSpot, the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for scaling companies, announced that its App Marketplace is now home to more than 1,000 integrations that span use cases in marketing, sales, service, and more. The news comes less than two years after the marketplace surpassed 500 apps, reflecting HubSpot’s commitment to building an ecosystem that serves […]
Wonderment, the SaaS platform that enhances the customer experience for Shopify merchants by providing order tracking technology, announced it has closed a $6M round of seed financing. The round, led by CRV, will be used to strengthen the Wonderment platform and expand the team. Underscore VC and Defy.vc also participated in this round, along with […]
Thynk.Cloud announced its first partnership in the Middle East with Ishraq Hospitality. The partnership will enable the hospitality group’s sales organisation to further enhance the way they manage their B2B business relationships and maximise their sales productivity and efficiency. Developed by hoteliers for hoteliers and powered by Salesforce, the world’s largest CRM platform, Thynk.Cloud is […]
Trust Payments, the disruptive leader in fintech specialising in frictionless payments and value-added services, announced the acquisition of retail technology provider, WonderLane. The move enables Trust Payments to provide innovative retail operations technology solutions to any shop with its electronic point of sale (ePOS) offering, enabling truly omnichannel commerce and payments solutions – all of […]
APIs continue to grow in importance not only with software developers but also with the leading enterprise organisations they support, as companies increasingly rely on APIs to accelerate their digital transformation efforts. To shed light on the trends that businesses encounter as they rely more heavily on APIs, RapidAPI released a new report: The State […]
Brimore, Egypt’s largest social commerce platform, has closed its Series A round of $25 million, led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Endure Capital with participation from Fawry, Flourish, Endeavor Catalyst Fund and existing Brimore investors including Algebra Ventures, Disruptech, Khawarizmi Ventures and Vision Ventures. The fresh funds will be used to grow its […]
UserTesting, a video-based human insight provider, announced a new partnership with Quantum Metric, the pioneer in Continuous Product Design (CPD), to help companies put the customer at the centre of their business. The combined offering will empower organisations with quantified, customer-driven insights that transform how they design and deliver innovative digital products and experiences. “Customer […]
