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YC-backed African fintech Cleva, founded by Stripe and AWS alums, raises $1.5M pre-seed

TechCrunch

Nigerian fintech Cleva, focused on creating a banking platform for African individuals and businesses to receive international payments by opening USD accounts, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by 1984 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco. Other participants in the round include The Raba Partnership, Byld […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Cathay Pacific to take cloud journey to new heights

CIO

Even as its cloud journey reaches cruising altitude, Cathay Pacific Group IT is not slowing down. Instead, the publicly held operator of Cathay Pacific Airlines and HK Express is shifting from migration to optimization mode in an effort to wrest additional benefits from its all-in cloud transformation. “Cloud optimization is the new initiative in 2024,” says Rajeev Nair, general manager of IT infrastructure and security at Cathay, a major airliner and cargo carrier in the Asia-Pacific region, wi

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Volkswagen is bringing ChatGPT into its cars and SUVs

TechCrunch

Volkswagen is getting into the ChatGPT game. The German automaker announced Monday at CES 2024 in Las Vegas plans to add an AI-powered chatbot into all Volkswagen models equipped with its IDA voice assistant. Why? For drivers who want an AI-based chatbot to read researched content out loud to them, of course. The AI-based chatbot, […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Spend Smarter, Not More: A Guide to AWS Storage Cost Optimization

Xebia

Introduction With an ever-expanding digital universe, data storage has become a crucial aspect of every organization’s IT strategy. The cloud, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), has made storing vast amounts of data more uncomplicated than ever before. However, without the right approach and a well-thought-out strategy, costs can quickly pile up.

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Streamlining Database Compliance with CI/CD Integration

IT leaders know the importance of compliance at every level, but the database often gets left behind as other environments are automated for robust protection. This whitepaper emphasizes the importance of robust, auditable, and secure database change management practices for safeguarding organizational compliance. Learn how automating database compliance: Mitigates risk Protects against security vulnerabilities Helps avoid regulatory penalties Aligns database workflows with app lifecycle Turns d

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GenAI could make KYC effectively useless

TechCrunch

KYC, or “Know Your Customer,” is a process intended to help financial institutions, fintech startups and banks verify the identity of their customers. Not uncommonly, KYC authentication involves “ID images,” or cross-checked selfies used to confirm a person is who they say they are. Wise, Revolut and cryptocurrency platforms Gemini and LiteBit are among those […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Apple Vision Pro goes on sale Feb 2 for $3,500

TechCrunch

Apple this morning confirmed that the Vision Pro will be available in the U.S. starting February 2. Pre-orders for the $3,500 spatial computing device open Friday January 19 at 5AM PT. The company was appropriately dramatic in a release issued this morning. “The era of spatial computing has arrived,” said Tim Cook. “Apple Vision Pro […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Is GenAI’s Impact on Productivity Overblown?

Harvard Business Review

We don’t know much about how LLMs change productivity at the firm level — and a close reading of recent studies suggests they can hinder as much as help.

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Sony’s new ‘digital birth certificate’ for imaging tech smells a lot like NFTs

TechCrunch

Sony is breaking new ground in the ongoing NFTs and content authenticity saga. At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, the conglomerate known for its electronics, gaming, and entertainment products has announced the development of an in-camera digital signature technology, which effectively creates a “birth certificate” for images captured with their devices, thereby verifying the origin […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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3 Ways to Embed DEI Into Your Company’s AI Strategy

Harvard Business Review

While AI will reshape the nature of work, it will do so in a way that makes DEI both a baseline expectation and a critical requirement for companies seeking long-term growth. For that reason, businesses must focus on designing and developing AI systems that empower all their users by 1) embedding DEI into the design of your AI systems; 2) incorporating DEI into any AI-related upskilling programs; and 3) using AI as an opportunity to boost DEI.

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The Big Payoff of Application Analytics

Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.

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Despite free access to GPT-4, Microsoft’s Copilot app hasn’t impacted ChatGPT installs or revenue

TechCrunch

Microsoft Copilot, the company’s recently launched AI chatbot built with OpenAI technologies, does not yet appear to be siphoning users away from OpenAI’s own ChatGPT, according to a new analysis of app store data. Copilot, which combines an AI chatbot with an Image Creator feature powered by DALL-E 3, is notable for offering free access […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Here’s Why the Workforce Analytics Market is Ripe for Disruption

CEO Insider

Earlier this month I met with an industry analyst who shared an astonishing fact: a Top 10 Fortune 500 company recently built an in-house workforce analytics solution — and had 7,000 employees assigned to manage it. That’s right, seven thousand. The question many people would ask is, why are they trying to build their own […] The post Here’s Why the Workforce Analytics Market is Ripe for Disruption appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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LoanDepot hit by suspected ransomware attack

TechCrunch

Mortgage and loan giant LoanDepot said Monday it is experiencing a cyberattack and that it’s “working diligently to restore normal business operations as quickly as possible.” The Irvine, Calif.-based company said in a brief statement on its cybersecurity incident page that it has “taken certain systems offline” and is “working quickly to understand the extent […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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How to Encourage More Courage on Your Team (Team-Building Activity)

Let's Grow Leaders

Remembering micro-moments of courage makes it easier to do the right thing next time. If you want your team to feel more courageous, remind them of times they’ve been courageous before. This team-building activity gives your team a chance to reflect on their micro-moments of courage. And, to share these moments with one another as they build trust and connection.

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“Build vs Buy Analytics?” The Question ALL SaaS Leaders Need to Answer in 2024

As a SaaS leader, you know that the more metrics, insights, and analytics you add to your products, the more engagement you’ll have – and the stickier your product will become with customers. At what point do you decide to keep building your analytics in-house or invest in an embedded analytics solution? Read our Build vs. Buy Analytics guide to learn: Top 4 benefits of embedded analytics A quick cost comparison of in-house analytics development vs embedded analytics 10 considerations to help yo

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After taking credibility hit, Carta announces it is exiting the secondaries business: “We have decided to prioritize trust”

TechCrunch

Roughly 72 hours after a prominent startup customer complained that Carta was misusing information with which it was entrusted — scaring many of Carta’s tens of thousands of other customers in the process — Carta is exiting the business that landed it in trouble with the customer. Carta co-founder and CEO Henry Ward posted on […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Forecast: After A Turbulent Few Years, Venture Should Steady In 2024

Crunchbase News

For the past handful of years, the venture market has been on a wild ride. From the cheap money days of 2020 and 2021 to the market recalibration in 2022 to some rocky times in 2023 , the private market has had its ups and downs. However, venture capitalists view 2024 pretty optimistically — although with caveats — with funding likely already hitting its low, the exit markets coming back, and a coming to terms with the new normal of work.

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CES 2024: Everything revealed so far, from NVIDIA and AI to Samsung to foldable screens

TechCrunch

One of the year’s biggest tech events has kicked off in Las Vegas, and we’re here to bring all the reveals before the show floor opens. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Recent Developments in and the Future of the Bioeconomy in 2024

Ooda Loop

We have tracked vital recent developments in health security, bioengineering, synthetic biology, biotechnology, and medical technology - which are compiled here. The future of the U.S. Bioeconomy is crucial to the future of strategic competitive advantage globally - all of which was discussed in a future-forward fashion at OODAcon 2023.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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OpenAI claims NY Times copyright lawsuit is without merit

TechCrunch

In late December, The New York Times sued OpenAI and its close collaborator and investor, Microsoft, for allegedly violating copyright law by training generative AI models on Times’ content. Today, OpenAI gave a public response, claiming — unsurprisingly — that The Times’ lawsuit is meritless. In a letter published this afternoon on OpenAI’s official blog, […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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#750 Exponentially Expanding Software Testing Coverage with Steve Semelsberger, CEO at Testlio

Modern CTO

Today we’re talking to Steve Semelsberger, CEO at Testlio. We discuss how modern approaches to app testing are helping engineering leaders increase quality coverage, why the stakes for accurate app testing are higher than ever before, and why the mindset behind testing is crucial for uncovering tangible business benefits. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

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German startup Pitch switches CEO and lays off two-thirds of its workforce

TechCrunch

Pitch, the company behind a collaborative presentation software for businesses, is scaling back and bootstrapping, with CEO and co-founder Christian Reber stepping down and two-thirds of its employees losing their jobs. This translates roughly to 80 personnel, based on the 120 headcount figure Pitch has published on its about page. Reber made the announcement in […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Updates and Recommendations from the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee

Ooda Loop

Established in June 2021, the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee (CSAC) is comprised of experts on cybersecurity, technology, risk management, privacy, and resilience, who advise the Director on policies and programs related to CISA’s mission. This post leads with summaries from the most recent CISA CSAC Quarterly Meetings, followed by an archive from all previous CSAC Quarterly meeting summaries.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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Health in Her HUE closes $3 million seed round

TechCrunch

Health in Her HUE seeks to connect women of color with healthcare providers and content that can better address their needs. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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North American Startup Funding Ended 2023 With A Q4 Dip

Crunchbase News

A down year has ended on a down note. North American startup investors closed out 2023 with the worst quarter of the year, pulling back sharply on late-stage deals amid a weak exit environment. For all of 2023, investment across stages totaled $144.3 billion – a decline of 37% from the prior year. To put that in perspective, we charted out investment for the past 10 calendar years, color-coded by stage, below.

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Amazon turns to AI to help customers find clothes that fit when shopping online

TechCrunch

After recently turning to generative AI to enhance its product reviews, e-commerce giant Amazon today shared how it’s now using AI technology to help customers shop for apparel online. The company explains it’s now using large language models, generative AI, and machine learning to power four AI-powered features that will help customers find clothing that […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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10 ways to destroy developer happiness

InfoWorld

Software developers are vital to the success of your enterprise, and as a manager, you need to know how to keep them happy at work. We've already discussed the 9 ways to keep your developer team happy. Now, let's examine the management mistakes that may prompt your best developers to look elsewhere. If you want to foster developer talent and loyalty, avoid these common missteps. 10 ways to make developers unhappy at work Hold lots of meetings Make them jump hoops Do not provide learning opportu

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How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, app owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework from Software Pricing Partners explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. You’ll learn: How to take a disciplined approach to pricing The three elements of the Packaging Decision Framework Ways to structure your new embedded analytics offering Download the White Paper to learn about How To Package & Price Embedded Analytics.

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Rocket Lab leverages vertical integration to land $515M military satellite contract

TechCrunch

The Space Development Agency is the mystery customer behind Rocket Lab’s up-to $515 million, 18-satellite order announced in late December, the two firms announced today. In a regulatory filing from December 21, Rocket Lab said it would “design, manufacture, deliver and operate 18 space vehicles” for an unnamed U.S. government customer. In a statement today, […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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C# language snags Tiobe language of the year honors

InfoWorld

As expected , Microsoft’s C# language has won the Tiobe programming language of the year award for 2023, with the largest uptick in popularity year over year, at 1.43 percentage points. C# , an object-oriented language for building.NET applications, wins the award for the first time, Tiobe announced on January 6. The Tiobe Programming Community Index itself dates back to 2001.

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Bosch thinks in-car eye-tracking can be used for more than safety

TechCrunch

Eye-tracking tech has been making its way into cars for years as a safety feature, especially with the rise of driver assistance software. Now, Bosch thinks the tech could offer some other benefits – and it’s showing off two ideas this week at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The first scenario is pretty straightforward (and […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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