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Korean 3D spatial data tool startup Urbanbase closes $11.1M Series B+ round

TechCrunch

Urbanbase , a Seoul-based company that develops a 3D spatial data platform for interior planning and design, announced today it has raised $11.1 This round of funding was led by Hanwha Hotel & Resort, which is a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Corporation. billion in 2021, based on Strategy Analytics’ report.

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Sequoia heats up early-stage startup investments in India and Southeast Asia

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On a recent winter morning in New Delhi, Rajan Anandan and Pieter Kemps were pacing on the floor of a five-star hotel, quizzing a group of over two dozen young startup founders about their goals. The combined market cap of top-five tech companies in the U.S. The combined market cap of top-five tech companies in the U.S.

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Check out these startups from Pear’s Demo Day (there’s usually a breakout or two in the bunch)

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While there are tools like Service Titan for field management, businesses want a low touch solution for marketing and sales. “Skipper is a new network for hotels and resorts that helps them run their tech stack, acquire customers, and create new revenue streams. ” GatherMade. ” Aklivity. ” SAVVI.

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Aflorithmic nabs $1.3M for AI-driven personalized audio-as-a-service

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million in seed funding from Crowd Media Holdings , an Australia-based company focused on influencer-based ‘social commerce’ and marketing. ” “Synthetic audio production has a seemingly endless range of functions — the potential within marketing applications alone is mindblowing,” he added.

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Liveness Detection Technology – Ensuring Safety in Biometric Identification

RapidValue

One new technique is 3D depth analysis. 3D cameras are being utilized for biometric identification. This allows systems to detect when photographs or replicas, including 3D printouts and masks, are being used. One of the most effective uses of facial recognition within hospitality management is the hotel check-in process. .

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Top Technology News Ticker for 3 June 2016

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CX and Innovation: Questions From Gartner Digital Marketing Conference. Underdog Huawei aims to topple the goliaths of the smartphone market -- Apple and Samsung - CNET. Sources: Snapchat bought 3D selfie startup Seene for its computer vision tech about two months ago (TechCrunch). Can We Make A Computer Make Art?

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Event Booking Software: Supporting Venue Management

Altexsoft

Definitely, a concrete list of responsibilities depends on a specific venue and its size (sometimes there might even be multiple locations), i.e., a convention center, a theater, a stadium, a hotel, or any other hosting location. Conduct marketing activities to promote the venue across different channels. Marketing module.