Press Releases

Ovum expands IoT analyst coverage in South Africa

Global market research, data and advisory firm Ovum has expanded its research team in South Africa to better serve the growing needs of the African market. (more…)

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August 14, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Three quarters of IT decision makers believe AI is the ‘silver bullet’ to cybersecurity challenges

New research from global cybersecurity firm Eset reveals that the recent hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is deceiving three in four IT decision makers (75%) into believing the technologies are the silver bullet to solving their cybersecurity challenges. (more…)

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August 8, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Poor data collaboration ‘holding back’ 95% of enterprises deploying AI, says Databricks survey

A survey commissioned by a provider of unified analytics, Databricks, reveals that only one in three Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects are succeeding. (more…)

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August 7, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Xius unveils Machine Learning based data platform for MVNOs

Xius, a supplier of mobile technology, mobile payments and enterprise offerings has unveiled its ‘vData Core’, a patent-pending telco grade platform. This platform, the first of its kind, incorporates Machine Learning (ML) at the core and equips Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to boost revenue and thrive. (more…)

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August 3, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Scandit raises US$30mn to bring IoT to everyday objects via computer vision and augmented reality

Scanditan enterprise technology platform for mobile computer vision, barcode scanning, and augmented reality, has raised US$30 million (€25.71 million) in Series B funding. The funding round was led by GV, with participation from NGP Capital and existing investor Atomico, among others. (more…)

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July 30, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Israeli embedded AI processor startup Hailo targets Japan and South Korea

Hailo, developers of a proprietary chip technology for deep learning on edge devices, is extending its efforts to work with technology and business partners in Japan and South Korea. (more…)

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July 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Accenture expands touchless testing platform with AI technology from Real Time Analytics Platform

Accenture acquired an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology from Bay Area, California-based Real Time Analytics Platform, Inc. The technology will be integrated into the Accenture Touchless Testing Platform, further strengthening its analytics and cognitive capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (more…)

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July 25, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Seeq secures $23mn series B to fuel IIoT advanced analytics growth strategy

Seeq Corporation, a specialist in manufacturing and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)advanced analytics software, announced it has secured $23 million (€19.71 million) in Series B funding led by the Altira Group with participation by (more…)

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July 20, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Knack Systems to tap into AI-Powered automation with SAP S/4HANA cloud

SAP SE announced that Knack Systems, a niche SAP consulting partner driving digital transformation across industries, will adopt SAP S/4HANA Cloud and leverage its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities to boost their business.

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July 18, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Retailers to invest in machine learning and voice search to improve digital marketing in 2018/19, new survey finds

The digital marketing challenger agency, QueryClick, has released The CMO Performance Report 2018, which has found a significant number of retailers plan to invest in transformative technology including machine learning and voice search to enhance their digital marketing campaigns. (more…)

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July 5, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde