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TechCrunch+ roundup: VC robotics survey, Visa Bulletin update, SaaS engagement metrics

TechCrunch

Since our last robotics investor survey in February 2020, Figure emerged from stealth with its bipedal humanoid robot, and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas became a parkour expert. Autonomous tractors, semi trucks and warehouse restocking bots have gone from concept to reality. .”

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Digital listening reveals 3 leading innovation drivers

CIO

adult web users surveyed have used one or more generative AI tools. The listening centered on conversations about emerging technologies and use cases associated with innovation, such as artificial intelligence, metaverse, blockchain, robotics, Web 3.0, McKinsey & Company’s 2022 Global Survey on AI says , “AI adoption globally is 2.5x

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Spelling out the need for CFOs and CIOs to speak the same language

CIO

But modern innovations like cloud-based tools, AI, and blockchains are shifting that narrative, and organizations need a CIO who can contextualize how technology is creating value for the business. The CIO has traditionally been seen as a gatekeeper of operational continuity, not an integral function of long-term strategy and growth.

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Impact of Custom Medical Software on Healthcare

The Crazy Programmer

Artificial intelligence, mHealth apps, wearables, blockchain, remote patient monitoring, and advanced data analytics are just some of the latest technologies making their mark by Empeek’s team opinion. Recent survey findings revealed clinicians spend nearly twice as much time on EHR data entry than direct patient care.

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Dutch startup hub Utrecht emerges from Amsterdam’s shadow

TechCrunch

While Amsterdam garners the lion’s share of attention in the Netherlands tech ecosystem, the not-so-far-away region around Utrecht has its fair share of tech startups and investors, as is evidenced by our latest survey of locals, below. We surveyed: Jorg Kop , investment manager, ROM Utrecht Region. Utrecht is a bit lagging.”

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

It’s one reason why the region is home to many fintech businesses born elsewhere that need proximity to a large banking ecosystem, as well as the blockchain/crypto crowd, which have found a highly amenable regulatory environment in Zug, right next door to Zurich. Also sustainability will hopefully be put back on the agenda.

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Daily Crunch: It’s AI day for Tesla, but we’re here for the cringey texts 

TechCrunch

Between 2016 and 2022, insurtech startups received around $43 billion in funding, and despite the downturn, most of the investors that reporter Anna Heim recently surveyed are still positive about the sector’s prospects: Martha Notaras, general partner, Brewer Lane Ventures. Similarly, everyone needs some form of insurance.

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