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Mambu’s Valuation Hits $2 Billion After TCV-Led Investment Round 

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The Berlin-based firm said it plans to use the money to speed up its expansion and “deepen its footprint” in the 50 countries where it currently operates, with a special focus on the United States, Japan and Brazil. Nearly a decade later, this is more true now than ever, particularly given developments over the past year.”.

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PC Market Notches First Year Of Growth In Years

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As Microsoft concludes its support for Windows 7 and companies need to upgrade their legacy devices, the PC market has reportedly had its first year of growth since 2011. Both firms have widely agreed on the direction of the PC market , but they differ a bit in their count of devices. percent to 266.7

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AI Plays Key Role In Preventing Subscription Churn

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The December Subscription Commerce Tracker® explores the latest developments in the SaaS sector, as well as trends in the subscription market, as businesses seek flexible solutions to help them weather the pandemic. The company began charging for its online media offerings in 2011, betting that digital content was the key to its future.

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Western Union Mulls Sale Of B2B Payments Unit

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Western Union is reportedly considering a sale of its business payments operation, unnamed sources told Bloomberg on Wednesday (Sept. ” In response to reports, shares rose by more than 3 percent on Wednesday, leading Western Union to reach a market valuation of $8.6 businesses in their overseas operations.

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Chatbots Bringing On Business Operations Revolution?

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Now while Facebook initially launched its Messenger chat service in 2011, it wasn’t a major hit right away and the social media giant continued to refine its offering. One surprising industry that’s entering this market is insurance. Cambridge, Mass.–based

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Airbnb Considering A Move Into Long-Term Rental Market

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to research the market. has reportedly performed a competitive analysis of Craigslist, which currently dominates the rental market in many cities. Airbnb had no comment on this specific matter, but a spokesperson noted that “examining different parts of the market is standard operating procedure.”. McKinsey & Co.

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China May Move To Ban Bitcoin Mining

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According to a report in Reuters , citing China’s state planner, the National Development and Reform Commission, the agency is facing mounting pressure from the government to control the cryptocurrency market and as a result, may move to ban bitcoin mining. The list was first made back in 2011, noted the report.

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