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Bizcap has acquired US-based AI-driven platform 8fig to enhance global SME funding, integrating tech to speed up flexible lending across multiple markets.

New research reveals retail leads commerce media maturity, with 22% at advanced stages, while automotive lags, highlighting vast sector disparities worldwide.

Neo4j's HopperGraph uses AI to analyse 150,000 Reddit posts, mapping fan theories to predict potential outcomes for Stranger Things' final season.

Luma Health acquires Tonic Health, enhancing patient intake and care automation across 1,000+ health systems in the US, UK, Canada, and Caribbean.

AI reshapes global hiring as 66% of firms cut entry-level recruitment, prioritise skills over degrees, and offer up to 100% pay premiums for AI expertise.

Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace and launches OneCloud Guided Growth to help MSPs expand Microsoft Cloud services and boost revenue potential.

An effective ALS treatment could create up to USD $143 billion in value over ten years, easing healthcare burdens in seven major economies including the US and UK.

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

Sage launches AI Trust Label in US and UK, boosting SMB confidence by clarifying AI use and data ethics within Sage Intacct software.

Prezzee appoints Edwin Ter Wijlen as Chief AI Officer to drive smart, responsible AI innovation and global growth across its digital gifting operations.

Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.

Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.

AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.

Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.

The Access Group enhances SaaS resilience and global data management by adopting Pure Storage, securing services for 160,000 organisations worldwide.

Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.

Guidewire has launched PricingCenter, a new app to help P&C insurers speed up pricing changes with greater accuracy and real-time market responsiveness.

DDoS attacks have surged to record peaks of 3.7 Tbps, driven by automation and shifting geopolitical sources, targeting sectors like higher education globally.

Bitdefender partners with CYPFER to integrate advanced cyber forensic and response services, enhancing global protection and recovery for businesses.