Startup News
Report: 60% of IT leaders don't know which SaaS apps their orgs are using
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 13:05
A new report from Torii reveals that while SaaS has forever changed how we work - remotely and distributed - IT hasn't kept up.
EA Motive partners with Marvel on 3 games starting with Iron Man
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 23:53
EA Motive announced that, aside from Iron Man, it's also working on two more titles with Marvel. One might be a Black Panther title.
How Siemens grew 25% in two years building a SaaS for digital twins
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 23:13
Siemens Digital Industries has grown revenues by about $5B in 2 years of transitioning its digital twin portfolio to an industrial metaverse.
How asset-oriented platforms will change the trajectory of Web3
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 22:07
With asset-oriented platforms, developers don't have to build from scratch. Instead, they can help establish the household names of Web3.
If More Is Not Done To Protect Agents, Customer Service Standards Will Fall
Forbes - 31 Oct 2022 21:48
Abuse of customer service agents is on the rise. Companies and leaders need to step up to tackle the problem.
Fei Wu Stepped Off The Corporate Track And Built A Thriving Podcasting Career. Here's How.
Forbes - 31 Oct 2022 20:46
Fei Wu dreamed of going indie but didn't know how to pull it off. Her podcast guests showed her the way.
4 best practices for a data-centric approach to zero trust
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 20:07
Best practices for implementing zero trust data control for better data protection, wherever your data resides.
Netflix acquires 6th gaming studio Spry Fox
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 20:04
Netflix has acquired its sixth gaming studio, buying indie game studio Spry Fox in Seattle.
Slow Money's Beetcoin Platform Makes No-Interest Loans To Farms
Forbes - 31 Oct 2022 20:01
During the early days of the pandemic, Slow Money's founder Woody Tasch got to thinking about how to add an online component. A few months ago, he launched "Beetcoin", a platform allowing grassroots donors to make small ...
Cyan Worlds announces full remake of Myst-sequel Riven
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 18:55
Cyan Worlds announced Monday it is making a full remake of Riven, the first major remake for the 25th anniversary of the sequel to Myst.
Why Mark Pincus sold Zynga for $12.7B and still has unfinished business with blockchain games
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 18:45
Mark Pincus sold Zynga to Take-Two for $12.7B. But he believes games aren't done, and blockchain could be the path forward.
At AT&T, AI is becoming part of "core fabric," says chief data officer
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 17:54
Andy Markus, AT&T's chief data officer, discusses AT&T's vision to "integrate data & AI into the core fabric of how we run the business."
Why Neal Stephenson is trying to make the open metaverse into a reality
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 17:45
The metaverse has been trending for a couple of years as humanity’s answer to the pandemic and remote work. Neal Stephenson, the author of the science fiction novel Snow Crash and cofounder of blockchain tech firm Lami...
The 5 Most Dangerous Cognitive Biases For Startup Founders
Forbes - 31 Oct 2022 16:53
As a founder, you need to be aware of some of the common cognitive biases that tend to hinder your decision-making, as it will help you set up systems in place to counteract their effect. Here's a list that can help you ...
How AI and NLP accelerate contract lifecycle management (CLM), Icertis raises $150M
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 16:38
Icertis, specializing in contract lifecycle management (CLM) and manager of over 10 million contracts, has raised $150M in funding.
How responsible AI creates measurable ROI
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 16:28
One tool isn't going to solve the world's responsible AI dilemma, but focusing on developing an ecosystem of responsible AI might be the place to start.
Report: 59% of software companies expect to increase SaaS delivery in the next 18 months
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 16:05
A recent study from Revenera shows SaaS deployments and subscription/term monetization models increasing as hybridization continues.
Getting The Timing Right Is Essential For Social Change
Forbes - 31 Oct 2022 15:01
History shows that timing is an essential element in achieving social change. Jeff Clements from American Promise discusses how constitutional amendments have come in waves, as reactions to turbulent times, giving hope t...
Aug X Labs raises $1M for AI-based video tool for content creators
Venture Beat - 31 Oct 2022 15:00
Aug X Labs has raised $1 million in seed funding to use AI to democratize video creation by content creators.
Nine Steps To Optimize Your Digital Strategy And Increase Conversions
Forbes - 31 Oct 2022 14:15
When first starting out, entrepreneurs may focus on the logistics of their website, but in the process, they may forget to think about action steps for potential customers.
How To Measure Your Startup's Branding Success
Forbes - 31 Oct 2022 13:00
If you approach branding as an investment instead of a necessary expense and track your results from the start, it can be an extremely rewarding process.
Gender-Based Violence And The Role Tech Plays
Forbes - 31 Oct 2022 12:00
With online abuse and gender-based violence making headlines, we caught up with Ashoka Fellow Hera Hussain, founder of Chayn, to gain insights about the role technology can play, and its limitations, in providing healing...