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        Insightly&rsquo;s CRM platform integrates sales, marketing, and delivery to help organizations enhance customer analytics, thus improving the customer experience (CX). While its core integration is with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, the platform can also integrate with apps including Xero, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, and Slack. Furthermore, Insightly has partnered with apps such as Evernote, PandaDoc, Zapier, Hubstaff, Proposify, Kixie, and Quotient. As of May 2021, Insightly served more than a million users globally.
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Insightly launches no-code CRM integration tool “AppConnect”

Empowering efficiency, visibility and collaboration throughout supply networks

Supply Chain Tech

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 <p>At the RSA Conference 2024, Panorays plans to unveil its newest creative development comprised of advanced capabilities aimed at aiding corporations with their supply chain and third-party relationships management. This initiative is marked by the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology into its platform.</p>
 <p>The enhancements brought about by AI integration include AI supplier identification, comprehensive mapping of third parties centered around relative risks and significant considerations and the provision of AI questionnaire templates for transparent governance. Moreover, the platform will also be capable of identifying potential dangers tied to the use of privileged AI models, thereby ensuring a secure and responsible co-opting of AI technologies.</p>
 <p>Through these upgraded features, this firm seeks to exploit AI technology strategically for anticipatory threat intelligence. This initiative is also intended to mitigate the likelihood of supply chain cyber attacks and simplify third-party cyber risk management procedures. This is achievable by promoting responsible and confidential AI usage in third-party cyber risk management.</p>
 
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> The increase of digitalization in organizations has led to increased cyber security threats across supply chains. Startups focusing on third-party risk management have introduced new solutions to combat these threats. In January 2024, SecurityScorecard <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/25973"> launched </a> a new managed service named "SecurityScorecard MAX," which aims to help organizations effectively identify, prioritize, and address vulnerabilities throughout their third-party and extended supply chain ecosystem.</p>

Panorays unveils AI-driven platform for third-party cyber risk management

Bringing the benefits of blockchain to the enterprise

Enterprise Blockchain Solutions

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 <p>Vodafone has declared its intention to implement SIM card technology for enabling cryptocurrency transactions on mobile devices.</p>
 <p>They aim to utilize the inherent cryptographic functions present in SIM cards for the integration with blockchain.</p> 
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Vodafone to use SIM cards for crypto transactions on mobile phones

Autonomous and connected technologies shaping the future of the auto industry

Auto Tech

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 <p>Luminar Technologies, a producer of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors, has announced it will lay off approximately 140 employees, equating to 20% of its current workforce. This decision is part of a wider restructuring plan intended to establish an 'asset-light' business model and increase production. The bulk of those facing layoffs are contract workers.</p>
 <p>The restructure is designed to create a more streamlined business, with plans to trim annual costs by between $50 million and $65 million and allow for faster product launches.</p>
 <p>While it is planning to lower its physical footprint by sub-leasing some facilities, Luminar will continue to maintain its Florida facility as a hub for Research and Development. The company also plans to deepen its ties with Taiwanese manufacturer, TPK Holding.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
</b> Even though autonomous vehicles and ADAS are considered promising areas of growth for LiDAR, since these technologies are still in the development stages, they may not generate much revenue for LiDAR companies in the near term. Luminar, along with peer LiDAR companies such as <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26155"> Innoviz Technologies </a> and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/19625"> Ouster </a> , also cut their workforces to restructure operations for a better financial position.</p>

Luminar Technologies lays off 20% in restructuring for profitability; to sub-lease facilities

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 <p>Alphabet's self-driving tech unit, Waymo, plans to trial driverless robotaxis in San Francisco, California. Starting with a pilot program for employees, the testing will take place along the Peninsula. </p>
 <p>Initially, the service extends from San Francisco to the San Mateo and Burlingame border, but is restricted to surface roads, excluding highways.</p>
 <p>Waymo intends to expand the service to Sunnyvale in the future.</p>
</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Waymo's Peninsula pilot was foreseeable, with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approving service expansion beyond San Francisco <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/27179"> in March 2024 </a> . The company has also initiated driverless rides for employees in <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/27272"> Austin, </a> with plans to offer services to the public later. <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/28523"> Last month, </a> Waymo also initiated tests in Atlanta, Georgia, with plans to introduce its robotaxi services eventually. Waymo has a history of more cautious expansion but has also faced issues such as <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26569"> software recalls </a> and <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26435"> accidents </a> involving its vehicles.</p>

Waymo to deploy driverless robotaxis in Peninsula, San Francisco

Democratizing financial technology with a suite of API-based solutions

FinTech Infrastructure

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 <p>Checkout.com, a UK-based payment infrastructure provider, has forged a partnership with Mastercard to improve virtual cards for B2B payments in travel businesses including online travel agents. This partnership will let Checkout.com's travel sector users access the Mastercard Wholesale Program. Furthermore, they can utilise Mastercard's virtual card technology and pricing model. This will lead to decreased transaction costs and increased conversion rates.</p>

</div> <p><b>Analyst QuickTake:<br>
 </b> Checkout.com expanded its embedded finance offering by launching a <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/17243"> card issuing infrastructure </a> (physical, virtual, and on-off cards) in March last year. Today’s partnership with Mastercard focuses on building on the card issuing offering within the travel sector while enhancing payment processing capabilities and efficiency.</p>

Checkout.com collaborates with Mastercard to enhance virtual cards for travel sector

Biometric Payments

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 <p>OVE, a provider of biometric payment services, is collaborating with Fingerprint Cards (FPC) to develop a prototype titled "Touch and Go." This is a fingerprint sensor designed for biometric payments in retail settings.</p>
 <p>Thanks to the partnership, the payment solution can make use of FPC's technology for facilitating mobile payments across many venues such as bars, restaurants, supermarkets, and gas stations. The solution can safely store millions of fingerprint hashes in the cloud while connecting multiple account types for payments to single fingerprints. This system integrates with retailers' point-of-sale systems using Wi-Fi.</p>
 <p>In a bid to aid its commercialisation, OVE is currently running a seed funding round which is predicted to wrap up by the close of 2024.</p>
 <p>The OVE Touch and Go service combines identity and payment services, capitalising on biometric technology to ensure secure, convenient transactions. The service enables users to connect multiple payment methods, like credit cards and bank accounts, to each individual fingerprint.&nbsp;</p>
 
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OVE launches fingerprint-based payment authentication solution in partnership with Fingerprint Cards

AI-based solutions for evolving digital threats

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 <p>Fortinet, a cybersecurity products organization, has introduced a new GenAI assistant focusing on Internet-of-Things (IoT) security.</p>
 <p>Furthermore, the company rolled out several features for its FortiAI portfolio. This assists network and security operations teams in managing and configuring network changes and addressing threats through easy natural language commands.</p>
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Fortinet launches GenAI IoT Security Assistant

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 <p>BlackBerry has introduced CylanceMDR, an upgraded version of its managed detection and response (MDR) solution, powered by the Cylance AI platform. </p>
 <p>This solution combines artificial intelligence for detecting threats with human expertise, providing numerous services. These include alert triage, investigation, managed threat hunting, digital forensics, incident response, and critical event management. It also offers comprehensive onboarding support, advisory, and a USD 1 million guarantee.</p>
 <p>BlackBerry states that their Cylance AI identifies threats 13 times faster than rival solutions. </p>
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BlackBerry launches CylanceMDR, an MDR solution

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 <p>Aikido, a Belgian startup from Ghent that is developing a comprehensive developer security platform, has successfully raised 17 million USD in a series A funding round. The funding was led by Singular VC, with Notion Capital and Connect Ventures also participating as they are returning investors. The total funding Aikido has received to date amounts to 22.5 million USD.</p>
 <p>The capital raised in this round is slated for enhancing the Aikido platform along with broadening its features and capabilities.</p>
 <p>Designed to simplify security for developers, Aikido's platform is an integrated solution that merges both code and cloud security tools. The company mainly courts small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering a free basic service with additional paid features as part of its business model. Moreover, Aikido is also committed to open-sourcing new products. As of now, the company boasts of a customer base that exceeds 3,000.</p>
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Aikido raises USD 17 million to build out developer security platform

Leveraging personal data for custom-fit diagnosis and treatment

Precision Medicine

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 <p>Rymedi and Precision Genetics have created a strategic partnership to integrate the pharmacogenetics platform of Precision Genetics, PrecisionOp, with Rymedi's blockchain health data management solutions. This move is intended to optimize the effectiveness of precision therapeutics.</p>
 <p>As part of the partnership, Rymedi's clinical trial and registry platform will assist Precision Genetics' research study, PROMISRx. This IRB-approved study will track and analyze how surgical patients respond to various medications, with the goal of gathering data that can be used to create personalized therapeutics. These customized treatments aim to maximize recovery and minimize side effects.</p>
 <p>Precision Genetics specializes in advanced molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenetic solutions that create personalized treatments. The company offers a variety of testing services, including the PrecisionOp platform for perioperative care, the Neuropharmagen solution for mental health diagnostics, and Precision Primary for comprehensive health solutions. All of these services use genetic insights to determine the efficacy and safety of medications.</p>

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