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  Hyundai Motor Group has been recognized by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) for its outstanding performance in the 2024 awards. The Group's commitment to safety is evident in the fact that 16 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation, and Genesis received the prestigious IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TSP+ awards, making Hyundai Motor Group the leader in the industry for safety accolades. More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/hyundai-motor-group-earns-most-combined-iihs-top-safety-pick-and-top-safety-pick-awards

  HuLoop Automation, a prominent player in AI-powered intelligent automation, has announced the successful completion of its $5M seed round. Moneta Ventures led the round, with participation from Rebellion Ventures, Growth Factory, Vibranium VC, Nurture Ventures, Insta VC, and other investors. This funding will drive HuLoop's mission to revolutionize automation, making it more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective for its expanding clientele in the financial services and retail/CPG sectors. HuLoop takes a groundbreaking approach to automation, distinguishing itself from traditional solution providers. Unlike first-generation solutions such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Business Process Management (BPM), or Software Test Automation, which are complex, time-consuming, and expensive, HuLoop combines cutting-edge technologies with human-in-the-loop processes. This unique combination enhances RPA, BPM, and Test Automation, delivering faster results with unparalleled ease of u...

  Plusgrade, a leading company in the travel industry, is excited to announce its partnership with Citilink, a prominent low-cost carrier in Indonesia. This collaboration, unveiled at the Aviation Festival Asia in Singapore, aims to enhance the passenger experience by seamlessly integrating technology, personalization, and revenue optimization. Citilink will soon introduce the GreenUp program, which allows passengers to bid on upgrades to exclusive Green Zone seats. This program sets a new standard in the Asia-Pacific region, offering enhanced choice and comfort. These upgrades come with added benefits such as priority deboarding, extra legroom, and free mineral water. By partnering with Plusgrade, Citilink reinforces its commitment to maximizing revenue streams and customer satisfaction. "Our partnership with Citilink reflects the travel industry's focus on improving the passenger experience," said Ken Harris, Founder and CEO of Plusgrade. "Plusgrade is proud to lea...

  Click2Mail has introduced its CRM Hub, a game-changing tool that allows businesses to seamlessly incorporate physical mail into their automated marketing strategies. This integration eliminates manual tasks and simplifies communication, resulting in personalized, impactful mail on a large scale.  Eliminating Pain Points, Unlocking Opportunities: Click2Mail Automates Physical Mail for Marketing CRMs With the CRM Hub, Click2Mail closes the gap between digital and physical marketing, addressing a common challenge for businesses trying to streamline physical mail in their marketing automation systems. This solution integrates with popular CRMs like Salesforce, Citrix Podio, and Follow-Up Boss, enabling users to: 1. Initiate personalized mail campaigns directly from their CRM: Create and send targeted mail campaigns triggered by specific customer actions or data points in their CRM, enhancing personalized engagement during key moments in the customer journey. 2. Automate manual t...

  NetSTAR, a leading provider of OEM URL categorization, IP address reputation, web application categorization, and threat intelligence SDKs and services, has introduced a groundbreaking advancement in phish detection technology with the launch of PhishCompass™. This innovative AI-supported solution represents a significant milestone in the ongoing fight against phishing threats and attacks, catering to various industry sectors including security, networking, cloud services, service providers, and mobile operations. More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/netstar-elevates-phish-detection-with-the-launch-of-phishcompass-the-ai-powered-real-time-phishing-detection-tool

  MYCOM OSI, a top independent provider of Network Assurance and Service Experience Assurance solutions for some of the biggest communications service providers (CSPs), has introduced a new concept for an expert application based on generative artificial intelligence (AI). The Experience Assurance and Analytics (EAA) GenAie provides real-time advice and predictive insights using natural language, making network data accessible to CSPs' business and operations users for improved customer experience, operational efficiency, and data monetization. EAA GenAie interacts in real-time with Network and Service Operations Center (NOC and SOC) users through text-based queries using large language models (LLMs) to address network issues, user experience, and steps for resolution. It helps users identify problem patterns and offers recommendations to expedite detection and resolution. Summaries of top issues allow users to proactively address them. Executives and business users can benefit fro...

  TECNO, the global innovative brand, has announced that it will introduce the TECNO PolarAce Imaging System, a groundbreaking imaging system with an independent imaging chip, at MWC Barcelona 2024. This system, which leverages AI technologies, will redefine videography capture and will make its debut in the upcoming CAMON 30 Series. TECNO aims to bring a new era of mobile video imaging to users worldwide. In addition to the TECNO PolarAce, TECNO will also unveil the MEGABOOK T16 Pro 2024 Ultra, a flagship laptop, and showcase its latest advancements in AI capabilities for smartphones at the TECNO New Technology and Flagship Product Launch event. This event will take place on Tuesday, February 27th at Partner Theatre 3, Hall 8.0, FiraBarcelona Gran Via. Interested visitors are encouraged to register for the event. Despite the progress made in mobile imaging technologies, traditional SoCs still struggle to deliver exceptional video quality. They face challenges in producing smooth f...

  Bybit, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges globally, is excited to announce the implementation of a zero-fee system for its peer-to-peer (P2P) trading platform. This groundbreaking move is poised to revolutionize the P2P market and solidify Bybit's position in the industry. This progressive policy applies to all fiat trading pairs on the platform and is specifically designed to increase brand visibility in the Malay market. It also highlights Bybit's unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of its customers. At the core of Bybit's P2P platform lies a robust escrow service that guarantees the secure locking of crypto funds during transactions. This measure provides buyers with protection against potential scams, demonstrating Bybit's commitment to user safety. Ben Zhou, the co-founder and CEO, emphasized, "Our utmost priority has always been the safety and satisfaction of our users. Through our zero-fee P2P trading platform, we are fos...

  For the second year in a row, Mill Creek Residential, a top developer, owner-operator, and investment manager focused on premium rental properties in the United States, announced today that it has been recognized as one of the Elite 5 Multifamily Companies by the Kingsley Excellence Awards program. Based on the size of its portfolio, Mill Creek was awarded a Tier II designation in recognition of its outstanding resident satisfaction ratings from Kingsley's surveys. Furthermore, ten neighborhoods in Mill Creek were listed in Kingsley's 2023 Top 100 Multifamily Properties. Denver-based Modera Cherry Creek, which came in at number 29, has the highest ranking. More Information :  https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/mill-creek-named-2023-elite-5-multifamily-company-by-kingsley

  With a ranking of top 10 in the mining industry, G Mining Ventures Corp. is happy to announce that it has been named a 2024 Top 50 Company by the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). The TSX Venture 50 is an annual rating of the best-performing firms from the previous year on TSXV. It is determined by equally weighting three criteria: trading value, share price appreciation, and market capitalization growth, and it ranks the top 10 companies from each of the five sectors. On January 11, 2024, GMIN's common shares moved from the TSXV to the TSX. "We are overjoyed that the TSX group has recognized the GMIN team's value creation for our fellow stakeholders with a Top 50 ranking. Given that 76% of our flagship Tocantinzinho Gold Project More Information :  https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/g-mining-ventures-recognized-as-top-10-in-mining-by-2024-tsx-venture-50

  NUVIEW, a prominent firm specializing in Earth observation and geospatial technologies, has purchased Astraea, Inc., a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Astræa's AI-powered technologies will help NUVIEW implement its objective to create a high-capacity Earth observation data network that supports worldwide distribution partners and their clients. Acquiring Astræa would help NUVIEW broaden and enhance its presence in other markets by utilizing its growing customer base and knowledge. NUVIEW's LiDAR technology offers precise geospatial intelligence and mapping with centimeter-scale accuracy, covering Earth's complete land area annually. This technology is crucial for defense, climate efforts, telecommunications, agriculture, energy, and national mapping projects. NUVIEW will utilize artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing to offer tools and infrastructure for partners and clients to evaluate satellite, aerial, and drone imagery in many industrie...

  Lion Energy, a company specializing in safe, quiet, and environmentally responsible power solutions for achieving energy independence, has introduced the Lion 10W Solar Panel. This solar panel is compact, lightweight, inexpensive, and designed to fit comfortably in a backpack. The panel weighs 8.3 ounces and measures 7.8" x 14.5", making it suitable for activities in remote locations without access to typical power sources such as camping, backpacking, biking, and family outings to amusement parks. "The Lion 10W solar panel, designed and engineered in the United States with top-tier support, can effortlessly charge a phone and other small devices on-the-go, providing power wherever your travels lead you," stated Tyler Hortin, president of Lion Energy. Everyone own a phone that they utilize daily and must ensure it is charged. This solar panel is an excellent method to achieve that goal. We believe that all individuals will gain advantages from this panel. This p...

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF) and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) have agreed that Capital One will buy Discover in an all-stock transaction worth $35.3 billion. The acquisition merges two organizations known for consistently achieving strong financial performance, providing exceptional customer service, introducing innovative products, and promoting financial access. Discover stockholders will get 1.0192 Capital One shares for each Discover share, which is a 26.6% premium based on Discover's closing price of $110.49 on February 16, 2024. Upon completion, Capital One stockholders will own around 60% and Discover shareholders will possess around 40% of the merged business. Since Capital One's inception, our goal has been to establish a financial services firm driven by cutting-edge technology. Richard Fairbank, founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Capital One, stated that acquiring Discover presents a unique chance to merge two prosperous c...

  Forbes and Statista have jointly recognized Garmin, awarding it the No. 2 spot on the prestigious 2024 list of America's Best Large Employers. This distinction, based on input from a vast pool of U.S.-based employees, underscores Garmin's dedication to fostering an enriching work environment characterized by factors such as compensation, corporate culture, career advancement opportunities, and work-life balance. More Information :  https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/garmin-earns-no-2-on-forbes-2024-americas-best-large-employers-list

  Integrit introduces 'Stella,' a groundbreaking generative AI hardware device designed to revolutionize customer service and business interactions. Stella integrates OpenAI's 'GPT-4' and Meta's 'LLaMa' among other large language models (LLMs), along with on-device AI vision technology. This enables Stella to provide optimal responses and interactive movements, enhancing customer engagement in high-noise environments. Serving as a dedicated hardware device for AI conversation search, Stella connects to enterprise AI systems , offering customers expert information via voice search in various settings. Equipped with Qualcomm Technologies' AP and powered by the 'AirPath®' on-device AI robotics platform, Stella boasts an 11-inch OLED screen and advanced generative inference capabilities. Integrit CEO Brian CS highlights Stella's potential to enhance business intelligence experiences cost-effectively. Stella has undergone successful trials in...

  Zetrix, in collaboration with Web3Labs Hong Kong, has launched the Zetrix Global Accelerator Programme to support and nurture Web3 startups worldwide, leveraging Hong Kong's progressive Virtual Asset ecosystem. The programme, opening for applications in March 2024, aims to admit up to 10 startups. Successful applicants will have access to the Zetrix platform and potential partnerships with government or enterprise stakeholders. The six-month accelerator targets ventures demonstrating product-market maturity and innovative development pipelines aligning with Hong Kong's virtual asset roadmap. Key industries for blockchain innovation include real-world asset tokenization, security token offerings, and stablecoin development. The programme aims to introduce use cases in RWA, ESG, and blockchain finance to enterprises, financial institutions, and government organizations. Additionally, partners aim to secure regulatory approval for ETFs partially backed by tokens issued by progra...

During Geotab Connect, the world's leading event for connected transportation solutions, Geotab introduced Geotab Ace, an AI-based in-vehicle assistant tailored for fleet managers. Geotab Ace, available on the MyGeotab platform, streamlines fleet management by enhancing user experience and delivering personalized insights through intuitive dialogue. Processing billions of data points daily, Geotab Ace simplifies information access and understanding, addressing the growing demand for connected vehicle data. Through Project G, Geotab collaborated with select customers to integrate AI co-pilots into the MyGeotab platform, empowering fleet managers to make informed decisions efficiently. Geotab Ace grants access to a wealth of data, including predictive safety and maintenance insights, personalized to each company's fleet configuration. With a commitment to privacy, Geotab Ace ensures data confidentiality while revolutionizing fleet management by providing on-demand, actionable inf...

BitKan, the world's largest crypto broker, launches a Futures Trading Carnival with a USD $100,000 prize pool, featuring rewards like an iPhone 15 and iPad Pro. New participants receive complimentary Binance Futures Trial Vouchers to experience their first trade. Profits from these vouchers during the event are withdrawable. Established in 2012, BitKan has evolved to cater to the evolving cryptocurrency industry, drawing liquidity from major exchanges like Binance. Users worldwide benefit from low trading fees and a wide range of trading pairs and leverage options. The Futures Trading Carnival aims to make trading more accessible and user-friendly, especially in crypto futures. Participants have the chance to win additional rewards through Leaderboard and Lucky Draw prizes. BitKan remains committed to making cryptocurrency accessible to all through its various trading products.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/worlds-largest-crypto-broker-bit...

  Bybit, a leading crypto exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with UniSat, a blockchain interoperability pioneer. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the inscription market within the BRC-20 ecosystem. By integrating UniSat's cross-chain technology, Bybit establishes a unified inscription platform, simplifying access to BRC-20 tokens across diverse blockchains. This move enhances liquidity and streamlines the user experience, aligning with Bybit's vision of democratizing inscription opportunities. UniSat's Director, Lorenzo, highlights the partnership's goal of creating a unified marketplace, while Bybit's CEO, Ben Zhou, emphasizes their commitment to empowering users with intuitive inscription solutions. The collaboration signifies a significant advancement towards creating a more accessible and equitable inscription ecosystem.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/bybit-web3-announces-strategic-partnership-with-...

  Device Authority, a leading provider of Identity and Access Management for Enterprise IoT ecosystems, secured $7M in Series A funding from Ten Eleven Ventures, specializing in cybersecurity . This investment follows Device Authority's recognition as Microsoft Global Partner of the Year and the launch of its KeyScaler AI solution. With the proliferation of IoT devices and cyber threats, effective identity and access management is crucial. Device Authority's KeyScaler-as-a-Service (KSaaS) platform offers automated device identity security, enabling end-to-end device and data trust. The Series A investment will fuel product expansion and North American growth. Three new board members, including cybersecurity experts Timothy Eades and Dave Palmer, join Device Authority. CEO Darron Antill expressed excitement about the partnership, while Ten Eleven Ventures' Dave Palmer praised Device Authority's approach to IoT device security, emphasizing their commitment to safer pro...

  Device Authority, a leading provider of Identity and Access Management for Enterprise IoT ecosystems, secured $7M in Series A funding from Ten Eleven Ventures, specializing in cybersecurity . This investment follows Device Authority's recognition as Microsoft Global Partner of the Year and the launch of its KeyScaler AI solution. With the proliferation of IoT devices and cyber threats, effective identity and access management is crucial. Device Authority's KeyScaler-as-a-Service (KSaaS) platform offers automated device identity security, enabling end-to-end device and data trust. The Series A investment will fuel product expansion and North American growth. Three new board members, including cybersecurity experts Timothy Eades and Dave Palmer, join Device Authority. CEO Darron Antill expressed excitement about the partnership, while Ten Eleven Ventures' Dave Palmer praised Device Authority's approach to IoT device security, emphasizing their commitment to safer produ...

  FUJI UNI, a leading Japanese company, showcased its revolutionary AI+3D verisimilitude technology at the 71st PGA Show, held from January 23-26, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center. This cutting-edge technology promises to redefine personalized shopping experiences, garnering attention among nearly a thousand top-tier golf brands. By simulating precise body shapes and gaits, the technology enables dynamic apparel fitting and virtual 360-degree golf swing showcases. CEO Kris Saito stated, "Our AI+3D verisimilitude technology is a leap forward, creating immersive experiences previously in the realm of science fiction." The company's innovation extends to establishing a golf AI brand experience center in Haikou, Hainan, China, tapping into the region's booming duty-free market. With a focus on personalized and custom-made solutions, FUJI UNI integrates AI , big data , and biomechanical analysis, setting a sustainable course for the future of fashion retail. F...

  Ambience Healthcare, the leading AI operating system for healthcare organizations, has secured a $70M Series B funding round co-led by Kleiner Perkins and OpenAI Startup Fund, with participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz and Optum Ventures. The company's rapid commercial progress includes deployments with major healthcare organizations like UCSF and Memorial Hermann Health System. Ambience's suite of applications, including AutoScribe and AutoCDI, alleviates clinician burnout, improves system efficiency, and ensures high-quality care. By reducing documentation time by an average of 78% and improving coding integrity, Ambience delivers at least a 5X return on investment for health systems. Its comprehensive platform, tailored for each clinical specialty, sets it apart in the healthcare technology landscape, enabling widespread end-user adoption and measurable time savings.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/ambience-heal...

  Cisco has unveiled Motific, its inaugural SaaS product, designed to facilitate trustworthy generative AI (GenAI) deployments within organizations. Born from Outshift, Cisco's incubation business, Motific offers a comprehensive view of the entire GenAI journey, empowering central IT and security teams to swiftly deliver reliable GenAI capabilities across their organizations. With control over sensitive data, security, responsible AI, and cost, Motific addresses the pressing need for trustworthy AI deployments. The product streamlines GenAI deployment times, from months to days, while ensuring compliance controls, reducing risks, and providing continual compliance monitoring. Motific also enables organizations to track return on investment and business insights, optimize costs, and prevent shadow AI usage. According to Vijoy Pandey, Senior Vice President at Outshift by Cisco, Motific accelerates enterprise GenAI deployment, mitigating upfront risks and fostering faster innovation. ...

mPrest, a leading developer of Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), has been selected by EDF Renewables Israel Ltd. to manage and optimize its distributed solar and storage assets. EDF Renewables Israel, a key player in Israel's competitive distributed energy market, sought a sophisticated Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform to maximize trading profits and integrate various energy systems seamlessly. mPrest's DERMS platform acts as a comprehensive "system of systems" orchestration platform, optimizing energy costs and integrating with multiple Energy Management Systems (EMS'). Natan Barak, mPrest's CEO, highlighted the innovation in energy management offered by their DERMS platform, while Ayalon Vaniche, CEO of EDF Renewables Israel, emphasized the importance of their solar and storage-based VPP in advancing towards a cleaner energy future. Ron Halpern, mPrest's Chief Commercial Officer, underscored the transformative potential of DERMS i...

  Agilis Robotics is revolutionizing endoluminal surgery with its advanced robotic instruments, enabling precise, incisionless procedures within natural orifices. The system integrates seamlessly with standard endoscopes, reducing the learning curve and enhancing cost-effectiveness. Offering exceptional dexterity in challenging anatomies, Agilis Robotics' technology spans various medical fields, including gastrointestinal, urinary, throat, and gynecology surgeries. The system, with its primary cart, compact control console, and disposable robotic arms, ensures performance and sterility at a fraction of the cost of conventional robotic systems. With rising global demand for endoluminal surgeries driven by cancer screening, Agilis Robotics is strategically positioned to capture the market. Supported by significant funding and successful animal studies, the company is gearing up for clinical trials and regulatory approvals, setting the stage for commercialization. Agilis Robotics'...

  TeamViewer, a global leader in remote connectivity solutions, has unveiled the TeamViewer Spatial Support app for Apple Vision Pro. Leveraging ARKit and LiDAR Scanner, the app captures detailed 3D models of devices for remote assistance. In shared sessions, experts on Apple Vision Pro guide on-site technicians using synchronized 3D models, annotations, and 3D elements. Brian Ballard, Senior VP at TeamViewer, highlights the app's ability to bring new fidelity and visual depth, bridging the gap between on-site challenges and remote expertise. TeamViewer's expertise, coupled with partnerships with SAP, Microsoft, and Siemens, positions it uniquely to offer an industry-focused solution for Apple Vision Pro, addressing real-world complexities in manufacturing and field service.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/teamviewer-unveils-real-time-assistance-app-for-apple-vision-pro

  Chai AI, under the leadership of Founder & CEO William R.G. Beauchamp, has become a formidable force in the chat AI entertainment industry. Boasting an average of 4 million monthly active users and 600,000 to 800,000 daily active users, the platform facilitates over 100 million conversations monthly, equivalent to around 1 billion messages. Chai AI sets itself apart by utilizing proprietary models trained on user feedback, resulting in a remarkable 68% engagement improvement over GPT3.5.   The recently launched Chaiverse, Chai AI's developer platform, demonstrates a commitment to innovation by allowing LLM developers to submit models directly to the Chai ecosystem. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering a subscription option for users to remove ads and enjoy unlimited messages. Chai AI's financial success is notable, with a valuation of $450 million and an annual revenue of around $13 million.   Chai AI's dedication to AI advancement is showcased throug...

  Oracle has achieved the status of Leader in Gartner's 2023 Magic Quadrant for Configure, Price, and Quote (CPQ) Applications for the seventh consecutive year. Recognized for "Completeness of Vision" and "Ability to Execute" among 16 evaluated companies, Oracle's CPQ, part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Customer Experience, streamlines quote creation and order capture, reducing sales cycles and operational costs. Kartik Raghavan, Oracle's Senior Vice President for Applications Development, emphasized the importance of Oracle CPQ in empowering sales teams to quickly configure and price complex offerings while minimizing errors and leveraging upsell and cross-sell opportunities. This recognition underscores Oracle's commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and revenue maximization.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/oracle-named-a-leader-in-2023-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-configure-price-quote-applications-for-seven...

  Ness Digital Engineering has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Confluent SI of the Year and Confluent Co-Delivery Partner of the Year awards for the Americas region. Recognized among top global Confluent partners, Ness demonstrated exceptional capabilities in implementing and promoting Confluent adoption. The awards acknowledge Ness's strong partnership with Confluent Professional Services, ensuring the success of client engagements in real-time data processing. Cary Dym, Head of Digital Consulting Alliances at Ness, emphasized the transformative impact of the move to 'right now' data processing and the recognition as a testament to their joint efforts. The awards highlight the growing partnership between Confluent and Ness, showcasing their collaborative success in translating business imperatives into technical solutions.   More Information : https://www.techdogs.com/tech-news/pr-newswire/ness-digital-engineering-recognized-as-winner-of-2023-confluent-si-of-th...