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PubMatic Announces Instacart Ads Integration to Leverage Retail Media Data Across CTV

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Mars will be one of the first brands to activate Instacart’s retail media data with PubMatic via deal ID for CTV and premium video campaigns to enhance their advertising ROI.

Key Points: 
  • Mars will be one of the first brands to activate Instacart’s retail media data with PubMatic via deal ID for CTV and premium video campaigns to enhance their advertising ROI.
  • “Brands realize that Instacart’s retail media data is a valuable, performant solution.
  • CPGs can reach consumers directly at the point of purchase with Instacart Ads on our platform with trusted closed-loop measurement, in addition to leveraging our rich, first-party retail media data off-platform to power and enhance all of their other ad buys, like CTV and premium video.”
    PubMatic will use Instacart’s retail media data in connection with curated inventory for approved advertisers.
  • In 2023, PubMatic launched Convert, to empower commerce media networks with a single, self-service platform that streamlines the complex and fragmented commerce media marketplace.

LoRa Alliance® Returns to Europe with LoRaWAN® Live Munich

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

FREMONT, Calif., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The LoRa Alliance®, the global association of companies backing the open LoRaWAN® standard for the internet of things (IoT) low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs), today announced the preliminary program for LoRaWAN Live Munich, taking place June 19-20 at the Westin Grand Munich. The event focuses on all aspects of LoRaWAN, the leading global LPWAN technology, addressing how companies are scaling with multiple use cases and rolling out deployments across numerous sites and facilities. The program has a strong focus on the industrial internet of things (IIoT), covering LoRaWAN technology, deployments, use cases and how to achieve a strong return on investment via a series of panels, presentations and networking activities. The gold sponsors for the event are Browan Communications and ZENNER. Rounding out the list of sponsors are Digi International, STMicroelectronics, EchoStar Mobile, Murata, Semtech, WIKA, Actility, Adeunis, Alpha-Omega Technology, Kerlink, MultiTech and TEKTELIC Communications.

Key Points: 
  • “The value of bringing together the global LoRaWAN ecosystem cannot be overstated,” said Donna Moore, CEO and chairwoman of the LoRa Alliance.
  • The engaging program also includes a products and solutions marketplace, mainstage keynotes and VIP speakers, live demonstrations and plenty of networking opportunities.
  • A live LoRaWAN network will also be deployed, allowing attendees to see solutions using LoRaWAN in action, courtesy of Network Sponsor Actility.
  • If interested in attending LoRaWAN Live Munich, please contact the alliance at [email protected] to make arrangements.

AvePoint's Inaugural AI and Information Management Report Reveals Organizations with Mature IM Strategies are 1.5x More Likely to Realize AI Benefits

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

However, organizations with more mature information management (IM) strategies are 1.5x more likely to realize benefits from AI than those with less mature strategies.

Key Points: 
  • However, organizations with more mature information management (IM) strategies are 1.5x more likely to realize benefits from AI than those with less mature strategies.
  • “If organizations don’t establish or adapt their information management strategies, the challenges they are already facing will be exacerbated by AI.
  • Organizations with mature IM strategies are 1.5x more likely to realize benefits from AI than those with less mature strategies.
  • To read the full AvePoint AI and Information Management Report, please visit avpt.co/AI-report-2024
    AvePoint conducted its AI & Information Management study in collaboration with AIIM, an organization dedicated to advancing the information management industry, and with CIPL, a global privacy and data policy think and do tank, to better understand the intersection of AI and information management and how information management practices were impacting AI implementation.

Dave & Buster's Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Adjusted EBITDA of $151.8 million, or 25.3% of revenue, in the quarter increased 9.7% from the fourth quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $151.8 million, or 25.3% of revenue, in the quarter increased 9.7% from the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • The 14th week in the fourth quarter, also the 53rd week in the fiscal year, contributed $39.5 million in revenue.
  • The Company opened six new Dave & Buster's stores in the fourth quarter for a total of 16 new stores (11 Dave & Buster's and 5 Main Events) in fiscal 2023.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 pro forma combined comparable store sales compares the 14-week period of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 to the most comparable 14-week period of fiscal 2022 and 2019, respectively.

Focal Systems Announces Kevin H. Johnson as new CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Focal Systems , the leader in AI applications for retail operations, today announced the appointment of Kevin H. Johnson as CEO, effective April 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Focal Systems , the leader in AI applications for retail operations, today announced the appointment of Kevin H. Johnson as CEO, effective April 2, 2024.
  • Founding CEO, Francois Chaubard, will transition to the role of CTO to focus his attention on the science of deep learning in retail.
  • “I am thrilled to join Francois and the team as they deploy the most advanced AI solutions to brick-and-mortar retailers,” said Johnson.
  • “Focal Systems already drives significant ROI for its customers by reducing operating costs, improving product availability, and optimizing mix.

Watershed Named a Leader in Sustainability Management Software by Independent Research Firm

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Monday, April 1, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, CA & LONDON, UK, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watershed , the enterprise sustainability platform, was named a leader in sustainability management software by analyst firm Forrester.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, CA & LONDON, UK, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watershed , the enterprise sustainability platform, was named a leader in sustainability management software by analyst firm Forrester.
  • The Forrester Wave™: Sustainability Management Software, Q2 2024 evaluated sustainability management software providers based on 24 criteria to inform purchasing decisions for corporate sustainability teams as they face new regulation and increasing climate imperative.
  • “With the diversity of data that must be collected, cleaned, and standardized, sustainability management must be as rigorous as financial management,” said the Forrester report.
  • “Watershed enables an ongoing feedback loop that allows sustainability teams to access world-class data, use that data to make operational decisions, then report out ROI to stakeholders.

ARKMining Unveils Groundbreaking Free Cloud Mining Service to Empower Global Crypto Earners

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Monday, April 1, 2024

Here, let’s learn how to earn passive income with the best free cloud mining in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Here, let’s learn how to earn passive income with the best free cloud mining in 2024.
  • Cloud mining is a technology in which a person participates in mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum without owning or running hardware or mining software.
  • Cloud mining companies allow users to open accounts and participate in cryptocurrency mining digitally for a basic price, making mining accessible to many people around the world.
  • There are many options for cloud mining; ARKMining is the safest and most well-known cloud mining provider and the best source of earning passive income through cryptocurrency.

PubMatic Reinvests 2023 Profits in Team Expansion to Accelerate Revenue Growth

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

This strategic move aims to propel the company’s growth trajectory by enhancing technological innovation, strengthening client relationships, and expanding market reach.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic move aims to propel the company’s growth trajectory by enhancing technological innovation, strengthening client relationships, and expanding market reach.
  • PubMatic recently reported record revenue of $267 million in 2023, continuing the company’s long track record of strong profitability, high margins, zero debt, and significant free cash flow.
  • This differentiated financial profile sets the foundation for continued investment in the business to accelerate revenue growth and drive increased customer and shareholder value.
  • Additionally, the bolstered sales force will strengthen PubMatic’s market presence by forging new partnerships, nurturing existing relationships, and driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives.

Kognitiv Launches AI-Native, Outcome-Based Kognitiv Amplify

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Toronto, ON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kognitiv Corporation (“Kognitiv”) is thrilled to announce the addition of Kognitiv Amplify to its innovative omnichannel and omniaudience SaaS platform.

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, ON, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kognitiv Corporation (“Kognitiv”) is thrilled to announce the addition of Kognitiv Amplify to its innovative omnichannel and omniaudience SaaS platform.
  • ​Kognitiv Amplify brings outcome-based planning, execution and optimization to paid media by driving relevancy and increasing conversions with AI-powered hyper personalization, cross-channel workflow automation, and real-time optimization.
  • “With Kognitiv Amplify, we’ve created a tool that will enable marketers to make better budgeting and planning decisions that will maximize their ROAS, while acquiring more and better customers at a lower CPA,” said Anthony Wintheiser, Chief Product Officer at Kognitiv.
  • “With Kognitiv Amplify, we are pleased to be delivering intelligent omnichannel and omniaudience ad optimization to help brands achieve their marketing and business goals with certainty​.”

SADA Achieves Over 300% Increase in Generative AI and Machine Learning Projects in 2023

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Hexact , a business intelligence provider, achieved 4Xs user growth at the same cost basis and modernized their GKE instance with hardening and scaling capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Hexact , a business intelligence provider, achieved 4Xs user growth at the same cost basis and modernized their GKE instance with hardening and scaling capabilities.
  • SADA has increased AI and ML customer projects by 306%, year over year.
  • Transformation with Generative AI - SADA has focused heavily on increasing its AI and machine learning differentiations, which will allow it to better support customers at every stage of their AI projects.
  • SADA's certified Google Cloud engineers are ready to lead this transition and unlock the full potential of the cloud.