New report confirms Europe’s tech investment doldrums, but there are signs of life
Europe is suffering from a big hangover after the tech investment party of the 2020-2021 period. That said, compared to pre-pandemic levels, VC investment in European startups is up, historically speaking, and reached $60 billion, according to a new report. However, the anomaly of the surge in investment over the
Read moreHashtag Trending Mar.5- Apple Music fined for market dominance; LockBit back from the dead; OpenAI kills ChatGPT plugins
Apple Music gives a whole new meaning to the phrase the hits just keep on coming. It’s not the opposing candidates, it’s public AI systems that are spreading election disinformation, and LockBit, the cybercriminal gang may be back from the dead and saying so long to the ChatGPT plugins, which
Read moreEnhancing Managed Networks with AI and Automation: A Proactive Approach
In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, NTT Data, Inc. distinguishes itself by employing AI and automation to improve network efficiency and security for organizations worldwide. Utilizing their innovative SPEKTRA platform, which harnesses advanced AI and machine learning technologies, NTT Data is leading a transformation in network operations. Their autonomous solutions
Read moreRemotePass, which helps companies onboard, manage, pay and retain remote workers, raises $5.5M
As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, organizations globally are adapting, especially regarding onboarding procedures for new employees and navigating cross-border payment complexities. This new age of work has led to a surge in demand for startups that provide human resources (HR), payroll and compliance tools to help businesses hire remotely. RemotePass,
Read moreDeel acquires Africa’s PaySpace, says it’s crossed $500M in ARR
HR startup Deel said it is acquiring Africa's PaySpace in a deal that marks its largest acquisition to date. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreMultiverse raises $27M for quantum software targeting LLM leviathans
We’re still years away from seeing physical quantum computers break into the market with any scale and reliability, but don’t give up on deep tech. The market for high-level quantum computer science — which applies quantum principles to manage complex computations in areas like finance and artificial intelligence — appears
Read moreWhistleblower Software rebrands, expands into compliance with $16M
Danish startup Whistleblower Software is rebranding as Formalize as it expands into the broader compliance software sphere — and it has raised a fresh €15 million ($16 million) to fund the expansion. The announcement comes as the compliance software market has exploded, due in large part to growing regulatory pressure
Read moreCatalog is building the B2B commerce platform for small companies
When you think about commerce platforms, chances are the first names that come to mind are big names like Adobe Commerce or Salesforce Commerce Cloud. Large companies processing millions of orders already have a technological solution to manage their operations. But small companies that are handling $5 million or $20
Read moreIndian firms begrudgingly comply with Google Play rules while seeking regulatory intervention
Indian firms whose apps were delisted by Google last week have begrudgingly started to comply with Play Store billing rules to get their apps back on the store. Apps like Shaadi, Matrimony.com, and Bharat Matrimony were restored after being removed from the Play Store Friday. Other apps to return include
Read moreIs the BlackCat/AlphV ransomware gang self-destructing?
The ongoing saga of the BlackCat/AlphV ransomware gang continues, with a news report that the crew has shut down its servers after a controversial hack of an American healthcare services provider. Bleeping Computer says the gang’s data leak blog shut on Friday and the sites it uses to negotiate ransom
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