Epicor, an Austin, TX-based provider of industry-specific enterprise software, acquired Elite EXTRA, a provider of cloud-based last mile delivery solutions. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition expands Epicor’s ability to help its customers across the make, move, and sell industries simplify last mile logistics and compete in a hyper-competitive market more… Continue reading Epicor Acquires Elite EXTRA
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Thailand’s RISE and Israel’s OurCrowd launch $50m deeptech fundROCX’s fund deployment period will be over 2-3 years.
Thailand’s RISE and Israel’s OurCrowd have launched a $50 million venture fund aimed at investing in early-stage deeptech startups in Israel and Southeast Asia. According to a statement, the Rise OurCrowd Exponential (ROCX) Fund is Thailand’s first Israel-focused venture fund. It will invest in 20-30 companies across areas such as cybersecurity, AI, healthtech, semiconductors, quantum… Continue reading Thailand’s RISE and Israel’s OurCrowd launch $50m deeptech fundROCX’s fund deployment period will be over 2-3 years.
GM’s Cruise suspends supervised and manual car trips, expands probes
[1/2]A Cruise self-driving car, which is owned by General Motors Corp, is seen outside the company?s headquarters in San Francisco, California, U.S., September 26, 2018. REUTERS/Heather Somerville/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON/DETROIT, Nov 14 (Reuters) – General Motors’ (GM.N) Cruise driverless car unit said on Tuesday it will pause all supervised and manual car trips… Continue reading GM’s Cruise suspends supervised and manual car trips, expands probes
Resecurity Takes the Stage at Black Hat MEA 2023
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Resecurity, a leading name in cybersecurity, is excited to announce its participation as a Bronze Sponsor at Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2023, one of the world’s most prestigious cybersecurity events. The event is scheduled at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), Saudi Arabia, from November… Continue reading Resecurity Takes the Stage at Black Hat MEA 2023
Asian Americans Raise Alarm Over ‘Chilling Effects’ of Section 702 Surveillance Program
Dozens of prominent Asian American groups are asking United States lawmakers this morning to hold fast in the face of an anticipated campaign by congressional leaders to extend the Section 702 surveillance program by securing it, like a rider, to another “must pass” bill. Sixty-three groups across the country representing and allied with Asian American… Continue reading Asian Americans Raise Alarm Over ‘Chilling Effects’ of Section 702 Surveillance Program
CISA Has a New Road Map for Handling Weaponized AI
Last month, a 120-page United States executive order laid out the Biden administration’s plans to oversee companies that develop artificial intelligence technologies and directives for how the federal government should expand its adoption of AI. At its core, though, the document focused heavily on AI-related security issues—both finding and fixing vulnerabilities in AI products and… Continue reading CISA Has a New Road Map for Handling Weaponized AI
Uber is testing a service that lets you hire drivers for chores
/ Uber Tasks is a TaskRabbit-like service that allows users to hire drivers and couriers to complete everyday household chores and projects. The first test cities are launching soon. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Share… Continue reading Uber is testing a service that lets you hire drivers for chores
Uber takes steps to combat unfair driver deactivations
Uber is introducing new features geared toward addressing the issues of unfair deactivations that ride-hail and delivery drivers often face. Starting Monday across the U.S., Uber will roll out a technology that identifies riders or Uber Eats customers who consistently give bad ratings or feedback with the intent of getting a refund. Allegations by those… Continue reading Uber takes steps to combat unfair driver deactivations
Drizly Debuts New Marketing Campaign and Launches Its First-Ever Gift Registry To Help People Find the Right Drinks for the Moment
Beverage alcohol e-commerce pioneer enlists actor/comedian/host Joel McHale to introduce a new Gift Registry experience as part of its “What’s It Gonna Be?” campaign BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Drizly, an Uber Company (NYSE:UBER), today announced the launch of its new “What’s It Gonna Be?” marketing campaign. As the go-to online beer, wine and spirits marketplace,… Continue reading Drizly Debuts New Marketing Campaign and Launches Its First-Ever Gift Registry To Help People Find the Right Drinks for the Moment
LONGi Founder Li Zhenguo Announced as Panel Speaker for APEC CEO Summit in San Francisco
November 15 panel discussion features high-profile speakers on topic of international equity in sustainability XI’AN, China, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, today announced that Li Zhenguo, company founder and president, is a featured speaker at the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in San Francisco on… Continue reading LONGi Founder Li Zhenguo Announced as Panel Speaker for APEC CEO Summit in San Francisco