Nium Secures USD 50 Mln to boost global real-time payments

Nium Raises US$50 Million in Series E Round to Expand Real-Time Payments Global Infrastructure

Nium, a global leader in real-time cross-border payments, yesterday announced it has raised US$50 million in a Series E funding round. The round was led by a sovereign wealth fund in Southeast Asia and values the company at US$1.4 billion post-money. The sovereign wealth fund joins other newly added investors from Nium’s prior funding round, including BOND, NewView Capital, and Tribe Capital. Nium […]

Western Union strengthens partnership with Tencent for direct WeChat transfers

Western Union Expands Collaboration with Tencent Financial Technology

Western Union yesterday announced that it has expanded its collaboration with Tencent Financial Technology to partner with Tenpay Global, Tencent’s cross-border payment platform. Customers around the world can now send money from westernunion.com and Western Union’s app directly to their loved ones’ wallets and bank accounts based in China and available within Weixin — known globally as WeChat. Western […]

Tapping into Talent: The Advantages of an Animation Team in the Philippines

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As animation production continues to evolve, leveraging remote teams has become essential for companies aiming to tap into worldwide talent pools. One prominent hub for such teams is the Philippines, celebrated for its highly skilled workforce and dynamic animation industry. This article explores the unique advantages of setting up a remote team in the Philippines […]

Presidio Investors welcomes Susan Michaels as Operating Partner

Presidio Investors, a leading investment firm specializing in high-growth companies, announced the appointment of Susan Michaels as Operating Partner, effective immediately. Susan will leverage her extensive experience to drive growth and strategic direction at Presidio. Susan Michaels brings a wealth of knowledge from a distinguished career in the data and digital industry. Most recently, she […]

WindBorne secures USD 15Mln for AI-powered weather balloons & climate action

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WindBorne Systems, an atmospheric sensing system and most accurate AI weather model, announced yesterday $15 million in Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures, which earlier led WindBorne’s pre-seed round in 2019 and will take a board seat. Existing investors Footwork VC, Pear VC, and Convective Capital also participated in the round. The funding round […]

NRL Mortgage designates Steven Curtis as CPO

Steven Curtis, NRL Mortgage CPO

Nations Reliable Lending (NRL Mortgage), a prominent leader in the mortgage industry, announced the recent appointment of Steven Curtis as its new Chief Production Officer. Curtis brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record to his role, positioning NRL Mortgage for continued success and growth. Prior to joining NRL Mortgage, Curtis served as the Senior […]

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Tech Hacks for Employees to Enhance their Performance

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Feeling swamped at work? Wish there were more hours in the day. Good news: there are! You just need to tap into the power of technology. Smart tech tips can streamline your tasks, boost your productivity, and give you more time to relax. These aren’t complicated tricks, just simple changes that make a big difference. […]

Lummus and Ferroman announce a partnership for sustainable solutions

Lummus and Ferroman Establish Partnership to Deliver Decarbonization and Digital Solutions

Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Ferroman, a transatlantic provider of integrated sustainable solutions, products, and services to the steel and process industries, announced an agreement for digitalization and decarbonization of petrochemical furnace operations and delivery of high-performance static process equipment. Lummus Digital, a joint venture between Lummus […]

Wirex Pay taps Gateway.fm for upcoming node sale

Wirex Pay Selects Gateway.fm to Power Upcoming Node Sale

Wirex Pay, the cutting-edge modular Zero Knowledge (ZK) payment chain incubated by Wirex, announced its partnership with Gateway.fm to power its upcoming node sale. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Wirex Pay’s journey towards decentralizing its payment infrastructure and engaging its community in the network’s growth. Benefits of the Node Sale: As Wirex Pay […]

Wipro, Cisco, and AT&T join forces for next-gen retail experience

Wipro, Cisco, and AT&T join forces for next-gen retail experience

Wipro Limited , a leading technology services and consulting company, recently announced the expansion of retail-focused capabilities within Wipro VisionEDGE+. This enhanced offering, developed in partnership with Cisco and AT&T, and leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), serves as a comprehensive retail transformation platform designed to unlock the full potential of retail media network. According to […]