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World Bank Nixes Business Climate Report After Probe Finds Corruption
World Bank Nixes Business Climate Report After Probe Finds Corruption
September 16, 2021  |  Business

The World Bank has done away with a well-known report that rated the business environment of countries after an investigation showed senior bank management had...

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Digital River Expands Services, Grows Client Base by 66% in Q2
Digital River Expands Services, Grows Client Base by 66% in Q2
August 31, 2021  |  Business

Global commerce company Digital River, which works with established and fast-growing brands, has announced that it had a new record of clients introduced in the...

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After Seven Decades, Boston’s Iconic Kowloon Restaurant To Close
After Seven Decades, Boston’s Iconic Kowloon Restaurant To Close
August 17, 2021  |  Retail

Boston’s iconic Kowloon restaurant, very recognizable to anyone who drove north on Route 1 from Boston, will be closing its doors. The closure is not...

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Salesforce Launching Business-Focused Streaming Service
Salesforce Launching Business-Focused Streaming Service
August 10, 2021  |  Streaming

Software company Salesforce Inc. announced on Tuesday (Aug. 10) that it will launch Salesforce+, a streaming service with original business-focused content. Salesforce’s in-house studio has...

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Instagram Unveils Business Hub ‘To Inspire Creativity’
Instagram Unveils Business Hub ‘To Inspire Creativity’
August 03, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 3) unveiled a hub within the social media platform that will show both organic and paid posts from similar businesses, with...

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Delta Variant Has Workers More Hesitant To Return To Offices
Delta Variant Has Workers More Hesitant To Return To Offices
August 02, 2021  |  Economy

The COVID-19 Delta variant has thrown a wrench into plans for workers to return to offices this fall, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Add...

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Facebook Unveils New Instagram Messaging Options For Businesses
Facebook Unveils New Instagram Messaging Options For Businesses
June 02, 2021  |  Facebook / Meta

Facebook used its annual F8 event for developers Wednesday (June 2) to unveil new tools to let business clients interact with customers. The company said...

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Verizon Considers Selling Parts Of AOL, Yahoo, Other Media Assets
Verizon Considers Selling Parts Of AOL, Yahoo, Other Media Assets
April 28, 2021  |  Business

Verizon is considering selling off its media assets, including parts of Yahoo and AOL, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing unnamed sources. This would...

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Amazon’s Alexa For Business Now Offers Zoom Rooms For Meetings
Amazon’s Alexa For Business Now Offers Zoom Rooms For Meetings
April 27, 2021  |  Retail

Amazon’s Alexa for Business is teaming up with Zoom Rooms to offer an easier approach to hands-free meetings. Amazon’s Alexa integration is available for organizations...

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