digital transformation

Apple Buys ML Co Laserlike To Enhance Siri
Apple Buys ML Co Laserlike To Enhance Siri
March 14, 2019  |  Apple

Apple has acquired machine learning startup Laserlike to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, including Siri. According to The Information, the acquisition, which was confirmed...

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Ant Financial Launches Banking As A Service Platform
Ant Financial Launches Banking As A Service Platform
March 07, 2019  |  Digital Banking

Ant Financial Services Group and Jiangsu-based Hoperun Information Technology announced Wednesday (March 7) a new banking product aimed at financial institutions. In a press release,...

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Digital Tech Removes The Drama From Payments And Commerce
Digital Tech Removes The Drama From Payments And Commerce
February 27, 2019  |  Today In Data

For consumers, merchants and financial institutions, drama usually means hassle, frustration and lost sales. When it comes to the fast-growing world of subscription eCommerce, however,...

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BlackBerry Acquires AI Cybersecurity Co Cylance
BlackBerry Acquires AI Cybersecurity Co Cylance
February 25, 2019  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

BlackBerry has acquired the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company Cylance for $1.4 billion in cash, in a bid to assist with plans to make software...

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Amazon’s Healthcare Plans Include Insurance, AI Utility
Amazon’s Healthcare Plans Include Insurance, AI Utility
February 21, 2019  |  Amazon

Ever since Amazon turned its gaze to healthcare, questions about the eCommerce operator’s plans and intentions have outnumbered answers. That’s still true, and may remain...

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Samsung Teases April Debut Of Galaxy Home Smart Speaker
Samsung Teases April Debut Of Galaxy Home Smart Speaker
February 21, 2019  |  Voice Activation

After announcing its Galaxy Home smart speaker in 2018, Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh has reportedly indicated that the device would be rolled out by...

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Facebook Aims To Advance AI By Creating Its Own Chips
Facebook Aims To Advance AI By Creating Its Own Chips
February 18, 2019  |  Innovation

Facebook wants to create its own chips to deliver the type of computing speeds necessary to take the next leap forward in artificial intelligence, according...

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Apple Overhauls Leadership Ranks
Apple Overhauls Leadership Ranks
February 18, 2019  |  Apple

In an attempt to lower its reliance on the iPhone, Apple is overhauling its leadership ranks and changing its priorities so that it is focused...

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