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Read moreEinstein Copilot: Your AI Assistant for CRM
Salesforce announced today the public beta availability of Einstein Copilot, a customizable, conversational, and generative AI assistant for CRM. Einstein Copilot stands out by allowing Salesforce customers to utilize their own private and trusted data to generate responses, without the need for costly AI model training. This unique capability enables
Read moreMTN & Huawei Collaborate on Innovation Technology Lab
MTN Group and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Innovation Technology Lab, aimed at fostering technological innovation. The strategic partnership will lead to the creation of an Innovation Technology Lab at MTN Group’s headquarters in South Africa. This lab will serve as a neutral
Read moreMWC 2024: Nothing enters the budget range with Phone (2a)
Nothing isn’t one to be quiet about new releases. The London-based phone company’s media push largely relies on trickling out information about devices bit by bit. It’s been a solid strategy thus far (if a bit annoying as someone who covers this world), as so many of its announcements have
Read moreMax it Super-App Gets Upgrade: Orange MEA Partners with Tencent Cloud
Orange Middle East & Africa has partnered with Tencent Cloud to improve its super-app Max it for businesses and populations in the region to enrich the Max its ecosystem, enhance the customer and partner experience, and strengthen its position in the African market. They plan to adopt Tencent Cloud’s mobility
Read moreThrasio, once king of e-commerce aggregation, files for Ch.11
Thrasio, the U.S. start-up that raised billions of dollars and popularized the concept of e-commerce aggregation — buying up and restructuring dozens of smaller brands and third parties selling on marketplaces like Amazon in a bid for better economies of scale — has commenced a restructuring of its own. The
Read moreOptimizing both hardware and software for GenAI
Ryan and Ben chat with Raymond Lo, AI software evangelist at Intel, about the AI PC, the software that powers AI breakthroughs, and optimizing hardware and software in unison to improve generative AI performance.
Read moreCarbon emissions by mobile network operators declining: GSMA
The carbon emissions of mobile network operators declined by six per cent globally between 2019-2022, according to the GSMA’s fourth Mobile Net Zero report, which was released today at MWC Barcelona 2024. The report reveals regional variations in the reduction of operational emissions, with Europe leading the way with a 50 per
Read moreDailyhunt in talks to acquire social network startup Koo
Media startup Dailyhunt is in advanced stages of talks to acquire the Bengaluru-headquartered social network Koo, two sources familiar with the matter told me. The potential deal under discussion involves a share-swap agreement and could be finalized within weeks, the sources added, requesting anonymity as the matter is private. The
Read moreBumble cuts ~350 employees as dating apps face a reckoning
Bumble, a once-powerful force in online dating, is facing a reckoning. The company posted weak Q4 2023 results today showing a $32 million net loss and $273.6 million in revenue. While up from the same period a year ago, earnings came in below Wall Street expectations and were paired with
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