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ZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Professional Services, Payments, Small Business, Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Fintech, Export Development Canada, SMB, Growth, Entrepreneurship, Luigi, Small business, Intuit, EDC, Multimedia, Viola, Management

ZayZoon , the leading Earned Wage Access (EWA) provider for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced it has raised US $15 million in an extension of its Series B financing.

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  • ZayZoon , the leading Earned Wage Access (EWA) provider for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced it has raised US $15 million in an extension of its Series B financing.
  • This round extension brings ZayZoon’s total Series B funding round to 49.5 million USD.
  • The round was led by Viola Fintech with participation from Intuit Ventures and existing investors Framework Venture Partners , and Export Development Canada (EDC).
  • "ZayZoon combines a powerful mission with exemplary execution that creates a real impact," said Noam Inbar, Partner at Viola Fintech.

 ISG to Publish Reports on Workplace Services, Solutions

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Human Resources, Consulting, Public Policy, Government, Professional Services, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, State, Local, Data Management, Security, DEX, Freedom, SMB, Collaboration, Research, URL, ISG, CX, Public sector, Lob, Workflow, Future, Management

The reports, scheduled to be released in September, will evaluate providers of services including workplace strategy and enablement, next-gen employee experience transformation, managed end-user technology, continuous productivity support, and smart and sustainable workplace services, as well as solutions for the large enterprise, SMB and the public sector markets.

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  • The reports, scheduled to be released in September, will evaluate providers of services including workplace strategy and enablement, next-gen employee experience transformation, managed end-user technology, continuous productivity support, and smart and sustainable workplace services, as well as solutions for the large enterprise, SMB and the public sector markets.
  • “Employees seek the freedom to select both their workspace and the required technology,” said Iain Fisher, director, ISG Provider Lens Research.
  • In addition, ISG has distributed surveys to more than 60 providers of Future of Work solutions globally.
  • Connected and Collaborative Work Solutions, evaluating providers offering software solutions to support working with a team of remote and in-office employees sharing a virtual workplace, including content collaboration, project/task management, note-taking and content creation.

Pioneer FCU Expands Partnership with Tyfone, Adds Business Banking and Payments Solutions

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Software, Payments, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, Security, Xchange, SMB, Digital, Partnership, Business, COVID-19, SVP, Miller, Pioneer, FedNow, IPX, API, CFIS, Bank

Headquartered in Mountain Home, Idaho, Pioneer first partnered with Tyfone in 2021 and successfully migrated from its legacy digital banking platform to Tyfone’s nFinia Retail Digital Banking solution.

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  • Headquartered in Mountain Home, Idaho, Pioneer first partnered with Tyfone in 2021 and successfully migrated from its legacy digital banking platform to Tyfone’s nFinia Retail Digital Banking solution.
  • Tyfone’s nFinia Business Digital Banking solution enables members to quickly access both personal and business banking accounts with a single login.
  • The platform’s open, API-driven infrastructure allows Pioneer to easily integrate with existing third-party business applications to support its specific technology needs and goals.
  • These payments products are entirely self-service, digital banking and core banking agnostic, eliminating manual procedures while driving growth and generating new revenue opportunities.

Visa Foundation Helps To Uplift More Than Four Million SMBs

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Professional Services, Philanthropy, Fintech, Training, Payments, Consumer, Technology, Small Business, Asset Management, Education, Foundation, Women, Finance, Homelessness, SMB, Growth, Survival, Earthquake, Partnership, Food, Luigi, Impact, Flood, Woman, City, Housing, Wildfire

As Visa’s corporate foundation, Visa Foundation partners with local organizations to invest in primarily women-owned small- and micro-businesses (SMBs), creating ripple effects for the entrepreneurs and their employees, and the customers and communities they serve.

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  • As Visa’s corporate foundation, Visa Foundation partners with local organizations to invest in primarily women-owned small- and micro-businesses (SMBs), creating ripple effects for the entrepreneurs and their employees, and the customers and communities they serve.
  • Visa Foundation advances financial inclusion by providing SMB owners with digital and financial education and catalytic financing to women-owned SMBs, by investing in women-led funds.
  • “Over the past six years, Visa Foundation has become an enabler of economic mobility,” said Kelly Mahon Tullier, Visa Foundation Board Chair.
  • Through Visa Foundation Matches, Visa employees have helped raise more than $16 million in total donations.

Nucleus Research Releases 2024 SMB Human Capital Management Technology Value Matrix

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Technology, Other Technology, Research, HR, SMB, Organization, Paylocity, Expert, Gusto, Personio, BambooHR, Luigi, Acquisition, AI, Small business, Investment, HCM, Machine learning, Paychex

“Like larger enterprises, SMBs are also looking to prove the value of their HR systems, ensuring that they continue to drive incremental value relative to cost,” said Research Manager Evelyn McMullen .

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  • “Like larger enterprises, SMBs are also looking to prove the value of their HR systems, ensuring that they continue to drive incremental value relative to cost,” said Research Manager Evelyn McMullen .
  • The Experts in this year’s Value Matrix are organizations that deliver value to customers with complex use cases through deep functionality and industry-specific capabilities.
  • Accelerators in this year’s Value Matrix deliver value through greater ease of use and quick implementation.
  • To download the full 2024 SMB HCM Technology Value Matrix, click here .

Aircall Appoints New CPO and CTO

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Technology, Other Communications, Telecommunications, Communications, Business, Professional Services, Small Business, Software, Data Management, Employment, SMB, Growth, Communication, Intelligence, CPO, Luigi, AI, AWS, Amazon Web Services, GDP, Engineering, Management

Aircall, the customer communication and intelligence platform, today announced the appointments of Tom Chen, Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Alan Talanoa, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who will grow and strengthen its small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) focused product.

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  • Aircall, the customer communication and intelligence platform, today announced the appointments of Tom Chen, Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Alan Talanoa, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who will grow and strengthen its small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) focused product.
  • As Aircall’s Chief Product Officer, he will spearhead the company’s product strategy, foster an innovative mindset across the company, and elevate the experience for our customers.
  • Their appointment also contributes to expanding Aircall’s international footprint, particularly in the US, where Aircall has a strong customer base and ambitious plans for further growth.
  • Commenting on the appointments, Scott Chancellor, CEO at Aircall, said: “I am thrilled to have Tom and Alan join us at Aircall.

Gradient AI's SAIL Delivers Enhanced Group Health Risk Assessment and Underwriting Intelligence to PrestigePEO

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Software, General Health, Internet, Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Insurance, Human Resources, Finance, Other Technology, Health, Gradient, HR, SMB, Risk management, Knowledge, Luigi, Artificial intelligence, Risk, PEO, Machine learning, SAIL

SAIL provides comprehensive insights into group health risks, enabling data-driven decision-making, smarter underwriting, and more accurate pricing strategies.

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  • SAIL provides comprehensive insights into group health risks, enabling data-driven decision-making, smarter underwriting, and more accurate pricing strategies.
  • Before adopting SAIL, PrestigePEO faced challenges in acquiring comprehensive information about the risk profiles of various groups, hindering its ability to make informed underwriting decisions for group health insurance for the SMBs it serves.
  • By harnessing SAIL's advanced machine learning capabilities and vast de-identified data sources, PrestigePEO now possesses a comprehensive understanding of group risk profiles.
  • "By providing actionable insights into group risk profiles, SAIL enables PrestigePEO to make better and more informed decisions, ultimately leading to improved loss ratios and enhanced profitability.”

DYOPATH Ranked on CRN 2024 MSP 500 List

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, SMB, Organization, Growth, Managed services, Elite, Service provider, CRN, MSP, The Channel Company, Management

DYOPATH, a managed services provider specializing in IT proficiency, cybersecurity, strategic consulting, and AI-driven operational efficiency, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named DYOPATH to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2024.

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  • DYOPATH, a managed services provider specializing in IT proficiency, cybersecurity, strategic consulting, and AI-driven operational efficiency, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named DYOPATH to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category for 2024.
  • The MSP 500 list compiled by CRN serves as a comprehensive guide to identifying and recognizing the top Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America.
  • The MSP 500 list aims to showcase and celebrate MSPs that are driving growth and innovation in the industry.
  • The solution providers featured in our 2024 MSP 500 list are introducing cutting-edge managed services portfolios to the market, enabling their clients to achieve success by optimizing their IT budgets.

FASHIONGO Unveils The First Dynamic Net Terms for Wholesale

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Monday, March 18, 2024
Fashion, Online Retail, Retail, Consumer, Other Retail, Women, Men, Multimedia, Freedom, Geron, SMB, Gamer, History, Growth, Ecosystem, Online shopping

Available March 18th, 2024 to all FASHIONGO retail buyers, this solution is the first of its kind for the traditionally underserved wholesale buyers that offer dynamic net terms and payment options which adjust to each individual’s profile and needs.

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  • Available March 18th, 2024 to all FASHIONGO retail buyers, this solution is the first of its kind for the traditionally underserved wholesale buyers that offer dynamic net terms and payment options which adjust to each individual’s profile and needs.
  • Through Dynamic Net Terms, FASHIONGO is paving the way to a novel approach to traditional net terms approvals.
  • In an effort to bolster buyers’ purchasing power on FASHIONGO, Dynamic Net Terms automatically increases buyers’ credit as they continue to build their order history and maintain on-time payments on the FASHIONGO platform.
  • Dynamic Net Terms will catalyze growth and empower retail buyers with greater purchasing power to position them for success in an ever-changing and turbulent retail landscape.

Industry’s First 2A Schottky Rectifiers—Available in the DSN1406 from Diodes Incorporated—are Smallest in Class

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Semiconductor, Security, Other Technology, Networks, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, CSP, DIOD, SMB, PCB

This series of innovative high-current trench Schottky rectifiers are housed in a chip-scale package (CSP) that occupies only 0.84mm² board space.

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  • This series of innovative high-current trench Schottky rectifiers are housed in a chip-scale package (CSP) that occupies only 0.84mm² board space.
  • They can be employed for a variety of different purposes, serving as blocking or reverse-polarity protection diodes, boost diodes, and switching diodes.
  • The trio are the first ever 2A trench Schottky rectifiers to be designed into the X3-DSN1406-2 package, making these the industry’s smallest in their class.
  • The SDT2U30CP3 , SDT2U40CP3 , and SDT2U60CP3 rectifiers are available at unit price of $0.16, $0.17, and $0.19 respectively in 2,500 piece quantities.