Topic: market fragmentation
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McKinsey: Europe's Software Sector Hits Critical Turning Point
Europe has over 280 software firms with €100M+ in annual revenue but takes 15 years to scale—five years slower than US firms, hindered by market fragmentation and funding gaps. Fewer than 3% of European software firms reach €1B revenue, but the region has strong talent, networks, and investment p...
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IAB Tech Lab Unveils New CTV Ad Formats & Programmatic Updates
The IAB Tech Lab has introduced a standardized portfolio of six core CTV ad formats and updated its programmatic guide to bring clarity and consistency to the fragmented connected TV advertising sector. This standardization, driven by CTV's explosive growth, aims to streamline operations by provi...
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NBA Star Russell Westbrook Co-Founds End-of-Life Planning Startup
Eazewell is an AI-powered platform co-founded by Donnell Beverly Jr., Russell Westbrook, and Kemba Walker to simplify end-of-life planning and reduce the administrative burden on grieving families. The platform offers 24/7 assistance with tasks like booking funeral homes and closing accounts, par...
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Flippa Breaks Language Barriers in Global Deals
Flippa, a digital asset marketplace, is launching an AI-powered multi-language Deal Room to eliminate the "Language Tax" and break down barriers that have historically limited cross-border M&A opportunities for smaller businesses. The new tool enables real-time translation within secure deal nego...
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EU Scrutinizes Google's AI and Search Under New DMA Rules
The European Commission has launched two formal proceedings against Google under the DMA, focusing on ensuring Android's AI features are accessible to third-party developers and that Google shares anonymized search data with competitors. This action signals that AI services are now a key target o...
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Top CMS Market Share Leaders in 2025
WordPress remains the dominant CMS with 43.3% of all websites, but its market share is declining, returning to 2018 levels. Managed SaaS solutions like Shopify, Wix, and Squarespace are gaining popularity due to their simplicity, lower technical overhead, and strong performance. The use of custom...
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