Topic: global operations
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Happl secures $11M Series A to expand global benefits platform
Happl, an AI-native global benefits platform, raised an $11 million Series A led by Portage Ventures to accelerate product development and expand its workforce in the UK and US. Founded in 2022, Happl integrates a configurable rules engine with HRIS and payroll systems to replace fragmented, manu...
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Encompass Digital Media Enhances Altitude Flow Platform with Interra Systems QC
Encompass Digital Media has integrated Interra Systems' BATON QC solution into its cloud-native Altitude Flow platform, enabling a seamless migration of quality control operations to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for a scalable, flexible workflow. The phased deployment demonstrates that complex, mi...
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Uber acquires Blacklane to expand premium ride service
Uber is acquiring the luxury chauffeur service Blacklane to significantly expand its presence in the premium and executive travel market. The acquisition will integrate with Uber's new high-end service, Uber Elite, providing an immediate international network beyond its initial U.S. launch cities...
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TCL to Acquire Sony's TV Division
Sony and TCL have signed a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture, with TCL taking a 51% controlling stake in Sony's TV hardware business, aiming to finalize by March and begin operations in 2027. The partnership aims to combine Sony's premium brand and image processing with TCL's display ...
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Radix and Seeq Partner to Transform Industrial Intelligence
Radix and Seeq have formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced industrial intelligence solutions, focusing on converting complex data into actionable insights for asset-heavy sectors like oil and gas, chemicals, and utilities. The collaboration combines Radix's engineering expertise with ...
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Qilin Ransomware Exposes 40+ Victims Monthly
The Qilin ransomware group has intensified global attacks, listing over 40 new victims monthly and primarily targeting the manufacturing industry, along with professional services and wholesale trade. Qilin uses a double-extortion tactic, encrypting victims' data and stealing sensitive informatio...
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InDrive's Ambitious Plan to Succeed as a Global Super App
InDrive is expanding from ride-hailing into a super-app offering services like grocery delivery and financial products, targeting emerging economies. The company has seen significant global growth with over 360 million downloads and plans to adapt its strategy locally, starting with Kazakhstan. I...
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Kubota reveals hackers accessed network systems for a month
An unauthorized party infiltrated Kubota North America's network from March 16 to April 20, accessing sensitive employee and dependent data including Social Security numbers, bank account details, and benefits information. Kubota began notifying affected individuals on June 30 via email, offering...
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Codan's HR Chief on SAP Connect 2025: A Customer Spotlight
Codan's strategic implementation of SAP SuccessFactors has enabled them to manage rapid international growth, transitioning from a limited HR system to a comprehensive one that connects all employees as the company expanded from 250 to over 1,000 staff through acquisitions. At SAP Connect 2025, i...
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IFS Names Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer
IFS has appointed Mihita Podobnik as its new Chief People Officer, emphasizing its commitment to a people-first culture and high-performance organization. Podobnik, previously Chief of Staff, is recognized for her strategic leadership and ability to align vision with implementation to advance the...
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Ex-Microsoft Execs Launch AI to Replace Excel in Finance
Despite significant investments in enterprise financial software, many finance departments still rely heavily on Excel for critical tasks like closing books and audits, prompting the launch of Maximor, an AI-powered platform by former Microsoft executives to automate manual processes. Maximor's A...
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Everstone Merges Wingify and AB Tasty in $100M+ Digital Experience Deal
Private equity firm Everstone Capital is merging India's Wingify and France's AB Tasty, creating a new digital experience platform with over $100 million in annual revenue and a global client base of over 4,000 businesses. The combined company will be led by Wingify's Sparsh Gupta as CEO, with a ...
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Enterprise CRM vs. Basic CRM: Key Differences Explained
Enterprise CRM software is designed for large-scale operations, providing robust infrastructure for global teams, complex integrations, and advanced security, unlike basic systems suited for simpler, smaller-scale needs. A company should upgrade to an enterprise CRM when facing operational comple...
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Blackfield ransomware demands $2M from Nidec Corporation
Blackfield ransomware group demands $2 million from Nidec Corporation after attacking its Taiwanese subsidiary, Nidec Chaun Choung Technology, on June 22, 2026, threatening to publish stolen data unless paid within 15 days. Nidec confirmed the ransomware attack, shut down affected servers to prev...
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West Pharmaceutical confirms hackers stole data, encrypted systems
West Pharmaceutical Services suffered a material cyberattack on May 4, 2026, involving both data exfiltration and system encryption, prompting an immediate global shutdown of systems and law enforcement notification. The attack disrupted global business operations, and while core systems for ship...
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Uber to open 2 India campuses for product development, operations
Uber plans to open two new engineering offices in Bengaluru and Hyderabad by 2027, expanding its capacity to about 9,600 employees, and has partnered with the Adani Group to build its first data center in India, operational by late 2026. The expansion supports Uber’s global product development an...
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TCL's ECORA: A Game-Changer Made From Upcycled Ceramic Waste
TCL ECORA is an innovative sustainable material made from upcycled ceramic waste and plastic, set to be used in products like TVs and appliances starting next year. The material offers exceptional durability and a premium finish, developed under the TCLGreen program to merge eco-friendliness with...
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Amazon to invest $13B more in India cloud and AI by 2030
Amazon announced a new $13 billion investment in India by 2030, bringing its total planned commitment to $48 billion, focused on cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The investment targets surging demand from Indian enterprises and government agencies, as Amazon competes with Microsoft an...
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Advantest Hit by Ransomware Attack, Supply Chain Risk
Advantest Corporation, a major Japanese semiconductor testing equipment manufacturer, has confirmed a ransomware attack that impacted parts of its network, first detected on February 15. The company has isolated affected systems and is investigating, but has not yet confirmed any data breach invo...
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Chinese Beverage Chains Challenge Starbucks in the US
Chinese beverage chains like Luckin Coffee and Heytea are expanding into the U.S., challenging Starbucks with digital ordering, competitive pricing, and unique flavors. Starbucks is facing significant challenges, including store closures, corporate job cuts, union strikes, and a partial sale of i...
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