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Sinapse Finance Acquires Uptick to Create One-Stop Shop for Small Businesses
Sinapse Finance Acquires Uptick to Create One-Stop Shop for Small Businesses
September 20, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Sinapse Finance, a Brazilian startup specializing in technology-based financial management, has acquired Uptick, a Brazilian accounting firm. This acquisition marks a milestone for Sinapse as it...

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Amazon Unveils Upgraded Devices With Gen AI-Powered Features
Amazon Unveils Upgraded Devices With Gen AI-Powered Features
September 20, 2023  |  Amazon Technology

Amazon unveiled new Echo devices, Fire TV technology and eero Wi-Fi system. Among the upgrades added to some of the devices introduced Wednesday (Sept. 20) are...

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Ocrolus Debuts AI-Powered Document Analyzer Instant
Ocrolus Debuts AI-Powered Document Analyzer Instant
September 20, 2023  |  Loans

Document automation firm Ocrolus has debuted Instant, its automated document processor. Instant, announced Wednesday (Sept. 20), is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered service that lets lenders analyze bank...

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From Gift Cards to Email Compromise, Behavioral Scams Present Ongoing Threat
From Gift Cards to Email Compromise, Behavioral Scams Present Ongoing Threat
September 20, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has reshaped the cyber threat landscape. Firms increasingly rely on AI, and this reality is set to accelerate...

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Finastra and Microsoft Team on Trade Finance
Finastra and Microsoft Team on Trade Finance
September 20, 2023  |  Partnerships

Financial software firm Finastra has launched a trade finance partnership with Microsoft. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (Sept. 20), combines Finastra’s Trade Innovation offering with a “full microservices architecture” using Microsoft...

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Ryder Begins Rollout of BrightDrop Zevo 600 Electric Van Rentals
Ryder Begins Rollout of BrightDrop Zevo 600 Electric Van Rentals
September 20, 2023  |  Transportation

Ryder System has deployed its first BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric vans that are available for rent at four Ryder facilities in three states: California, Texas and New York....

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FreedomPay and WorldPay Expand Integrated Payments Partnership
FreedomPay and WorldPay Expand Integrated Payments Partnership
September 20, 2023  |  Partnerships

Payments platform FreedomPay expanded its collaboration with merchant acquirer Worldpay. The extended partnership will provide “integrated payments and omnichannel technology” for businesses in industries like retail and hospitality, according to...

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Microsoft’s Mishap Highlights Data Security Challenges When Training AI
Microsoft’s Mishap Highlights Data Security Challenges When Training AI
September 20, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) models are some of the most data-hungry computing platforms in existence.  The technology may have the potential to transform the world, but...

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ServiceNow Adds Automation Solutions to Digital Workflow Platform
ServiceNow Adds Automation Solutions to Digital Workflow Platform
September 20, 2023  |  Safety and Security

Digital workflow company ServiceNow unveiled its latest automation solutions. The solutions, part of the Now Platform Vancouver release, aim to address the needs of businesses...

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