Good Morning!! As we enter a new week, let’s take a look at the latest trending startup news insights.

 

6th June 2022

 

 

1. How IBM combines AIops and observability for proactive incident management

The IBM approach to combining AIops and observability for providing actionable insights is embedded in a new version of its IBM Cloud Pak for Watson AIops software. Read More

2. How AI helps Coca-Cola boost supply chain procurement

According to Brett Fultz, director of global analytics, global procurement and supply chain at Coca-Cola, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools have become indispensable in order to boost procurement. Read More

 

7th June 2022

 

 

1. Waymo Via and Uber Freight partner up for the long haul

Waymo Via, the delivery division of Alphabet’s self-driving unit, is embarking on a long-term, strategic partnership with Uber Freight, Uber’s logistics spinout. Read More

2. Datarobot updates AI cloud platform with enhanced bias mitigation

As global enterprises continue to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for improving business outcomes, companies helping with developing and deploying such solutions are doubling down on their offerings to stay ahead of the curve. Read More

 

8th June 2022

 

 

1. Genesys brings more AI to boost customer service at contact centers

Olivier Jouve, EVP and GM of Genesys Cloud CX explained that the company’s customers have been moving from just managing contact centers to actually managing customer experiences. Read More

2. Nimbus launches a tiny EV prototype that’s like a motorbike with a roof

As shared e-scooter companies have infiltrated cities and e-bike sales have soared, micromobility has been offered up as a panacea to save us all from the ill humors and packed streets caused by gas-guzzling cars. Read More

 

9th June 2022

 

 

1. Google introduces major upgrades to its Vertex AI platform

Google claims that Vertex AI requires about 80% fewer lines of code to train a model versus competitive platforms, enabling data scientists and ML engineers across all levels of expertise. Read More

2. Papercup enhances AI dubbing capabilities with new $20M

Papercup, a startup based in the U.K., has raised $20 million for an AI-powered dubbing service for translating speech and expression into other languages. Read More

 

10th June 2022

 

 

1. Polygon partners with NFTically to launch ecommerce metaverse

Polygon, the Ethereum scaling solution helping to onboard users to Web3, yesterday announced a partnership with NFTically to launch COMEARTH, which it claims is the world’s first ecommerce metaverse. Read More

2. With Cerner acquisition, Oracle hopes to revolutionize healthcare

The vision is to replace the thousands of different systems spread out between offices and hospitals with one system that tracks patients everywhere. Read More

 

11th June 2022

 

 

1. Charm Therapeutics applies AI to complex protein interactions, locking down $50M 

The world of AI-powered drug discovery keeps expanding as the capabilities of machine learning grow. One approach that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago is simulating the complicated interplays of two interlocking molecules. Read More

2. Abra Touts First Bitcoin Card on the American Express Network

Abra announced today the launch of its crypto credit card, which will use the American Express network and give cardholders the chance to earn Bitcoin as a reward for making purchases. Read More

 

12th June 2022

 

 

1. Zendesk punished by investors after vowing to remain independent

The Zendesk ownership saga took several new turns this week, with an external investor, Jana Partners, agitating against the company, a review of its strategic options coming to a close, and the business software company deciding to stay independent. Read More

2. Binny Bansal Sells Flipkart Stake Worth $264 Mn To Tencent

According to official documents, e commerce giant Flipkart’s co founder Binny Bansal has sold a stake worth $264 Mn (around INR 2,060 Cr) to Chinese tech giant Tencent. Read More

 

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