AI in Business
Capgemini Bets Big on AI Future with $3.3B Acquisition of WNS
Capgemini is going all in on the future of AI-driven business services. The French tech and consulting heavyweight announced it’s acquiring WNS, a global digital business process services (BPS) leader, in a $3.3 billion all-cash deal. The move marks a bold push into what both firms are calling the “Intelligent Operations” era—powered by generative and agentic AI.
Rocketlane CEO on AI-Powered Service Delivery: Srikrishnan Ganesan on Building Intelligent Delivery Organizations
1. Can you walk us through the core components of your AI Roadmap—and how it differs from traditional AI integrations? We’re looking at AI playing a role in three areas: 2. What exactly is an “Intelligent Delivery Organization,” and how is it fundamentally different from today’s professional services teams? A “Professional Services” team, by definition,…
Blues Secures $8M Follow-On Funding as IoT Momentum Surges
Blues, a fast-rising force in the Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure space, has just added another $8 million to its war chest—an opportunistic follow-on round led by XYZ Venture Capital, and hot on the heels of its $25 million Series B raise with Sequoia Capital this past May.
RepRisk Exposes Fashion’s Social Supply Chain Crisis—Two-Thirds of Incidents Tied to Human Rights Violations
According to new research from RepRisk, the data-as-a-service (DaaS) leader in reputational risk intelligence, two-thirds of all supply chain risk incidents in the fashion sector over the past five years stem from social issues—namely, poor working conditions and human rights violations.
Digital Twins Surge Toward $141B Market as IoT and Predictive Maintenance Take the Lead
The digital twin market is no longer just a futuristic buzzword tossed around at tech expos—it’s becoming a core driver of enterprise transformation. According to a new report from The Insight Partners, the market is projected to skyrocket from $10.3 billion in 2023 to a jaw-dropping $140.93 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual rate of 38.7%. What’s behind this massive leap? A potent mix of surging IoT adoption, enterprise-scale digital transformation, and a rising obsession with predictive maintenance.
The AI Playbook for Closing Deals: From Demo Requests to Revenue
A sales rep starts their day with dozens of leads that have shown interest. However, they need to understand who is merely curious and who is ready to sign the contract. As customer attention spans decrease, traditional sales playbooks are falling behind. It is a sales bottleneck that needs to be addressed. AI is turning…
Data & AI Firms Top M&A Wishlists as Buyers Hunt for Scalable, Specialized Talent
If you’re running a data or AI consulting firm, now might be the time to pick up the phone. According to a recent analysis by investment bank JEGI CLARITY, Data & AI, along with Business Intelligence and Analytics, are the hottest sectors in the M&A market right now. And it’s not just about buzzwords—strategic buyers are coming in with a clear checklist.
Campfire Raises $35M to Take on Oracle and SAP with AI-Native ERP Built for Modern Finance
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is overdue for a makeover—and Campfire is stepping into the blaze with $35 million in fresh Series A funding to light the way. The round, led by Accel and backed by a heavyweight roster of investors including Foundation Capital, Y Combinator, Capital 49, and notable tech CFOs, positions Campfire as the AI-native ERP contender modern CFOs didn’t know they needed.
Audos Raises $11.5M to Empower Everyday Entrepreneurs to Build Million-Dollar AI Businesses
Audos, the company on a mission to transform everyday experts into successful AI-powered entrepreneurs, today announced $11.5 million in Pre-Seed and Seed funding. The round was led by True Ventures, with support from Offline Ventures, Bungalow Capital, and visionary angels including Bjarke Ingels, Leila Zegna, Niklas Zennstrom, and Mario Schlosser.