CLOUD WHALE has announced a significant milestone with the rebranding of its flagship AI chat application, transitioning from “Poly.AI – Create AI Chat Bot” to “PolyBuzz.” This strategic move highlights an upgrade that positions PolyBuzz as the premier platform for AI chat and roleplay, designed to deliver unmatched interactive experiences for its users.
â—Ź American brands made $1.4 billion in revenue from 8.5 million sales, setting the average order value (AOV) for 2024 at $165.
â—Ź Brands sent 2.5 times more push notifications and 43% more SMS in 2024 than they did in 2023. In total, the adoption of these two channels has grown
by 68% year-over-year.
â—Ź 1 in 3 people who click on an automated message make a purchase, compared to 1 in 17 for regular, scheduled messages.
â—Ź Automated emails drove 29% of sales, though they represented just 1.5% of email volume. The same trend was noticed with SMS and push notifications campaigns where the ratio was 18% to 7.5%, and 21% to 4%, respectively.
â—Ź The top industries for email marketing click-to-conversion rate in the U.S. were Health (13.44%), Games (12.43%).
Space cybersecurity to be enhanced with development of a Space Cyber Range
Ribbon Communications Inc., a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, has announced the deployment of a state-of-the-art managed optical network for EENet of HTM, the Estonian Education and Research Network (EENet), under the Ministry of Education and Research.
bit.bio, the global leader in cell programming technology, has unveiled its new ioTracker Cells range, with the launch of GFP ioMicroglia as the first product. This innovative tool is designed to accelerate neurodegenerative disease research and drug discovery. It expands upon the company’s ioCells Toolkit, introducing advanced live-cell imaging assay capabilities to enhance its flagship products.
The global data center market is projected to grow by USD 535.6 billion from 2025-2029, according to a report by Technavio. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 15.6% during this period. Key drivers of this growth include the increasing adoption of multi-cloud platforms and network upgrades, as well as the integration of AI in data centers. However, cybersecurity concerns remain a significant challenge in this rapidly expanding market.
Aurora Mobile Limited (NASDAQ: JG), a leader in customer engagement and marketing technology services in China, announced the integration of the DeepSeek R1 large language model (LLM) into its GPTBots.ai platform. This addition enhances the platform’s capabilities, providing businesses with even more powerful AI solutions tailored to their needs.
Button, the leader in mobile commerce optimization and retail media, has appointed Lauren Newman as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In her new role, Newman will oversee revenue-generating initiatives and strengthen key partnerships, playing a crucial part in the company’s ongoing growth and expansion. Button continues to experience remarkable momentum, driven by record growth and billions of shopping trips on its platform.
A new research report from Information Services Group (ISG) highlights how an unpredictable global environment, combined with the rise of AI and intelligent technologies, is reshaping the risk landscape and altering the dynamics between insurers, clients, and regulators in Europe. According to the 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Insurance Services report, AI-powered tools are revolutionizing the insurance value chain, providing solutions to both existing and emerging challenges. Insurers are increasingly adopting these tools to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and comply with evolving regulations.
