Spotify expands its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance its AI capabilities

Partnerships 
Elastic signs strategic collaboration agreement with AWS to accelerate Generative AI solutions
They aim to simplify the development and scaling of generative AI-powered applications using Elastic Cloud on AWS. The collaboration enhances Elastic AI Assistant with Amazon Bedrock for security and observability use cases. Read More>>
Microsoft partners with Nvidia and Synopsys for GenAI services
Microsoft partners with Nvidia and Synopsys to offer foundry services and a chip-design assistant. Leveraging Nvidia DGX Cloud and Azure, the collaboration aims to accelerate generative AI app development. Read More>>

Merger and Acquisition
Acquia to acquire CivicPlus Monsido website accessibility and optimization platform
With the acquisition, Acquia aims to enhance Acquia DXP capabilities and promote inclusivity. The acquisition strengthens Acquia’s commitment to creating better digital experiences and compliance with accessibility standards and regulations. Read More>>

Executive Movements
Liveramp Holdings Inc. announces promotion of Lauren Dillard as Chief Financial Officer
With nearly 10 years at LiveRamp, she previously served as interim CFO and Senior VP of Finance and Investor Relations, contributing to strategic initiatives and acquisitions. Read More>>
OneMagnify announces the selection of Kamelia Dianati as Chief Technology Officer
She brings 30 years of experience in software engineering and leadership. Kamelia aims to enhance the company’s technology architecture and support global growth objectives. Read More>>

Product Launch
Canonical releases MicroCloud, a new low-touch, open-source cloud solution
MicroCloud is a low-touch private cloud solution designed for scalable clusters and edge deployments. Businesses can deploy the solution with a single command for a fully functional cloud in minutes. Read More>>
Zoho unveils Zoho Practice, a software for CAs
Zoho Practice is a free end-to-end practice management solution for Chartered Accountants. It streamlines workflows, enhances collaboration with clients, and offers features like client management, document management, timesheets, billing, and AI-driven anomaly detection. Read More>>

Partnerships
Amazon and Snap partnership brings in-app shopping feature
It allows Snapchat users to shop on Amazon without leaving the app. The integration provides real-time pricing, Prime eligibility, and delivery estimates for seamless in-app shopping experiences. Read More>>
Spotify partners with Google Cloud AI to target podcast and audiobook users
The collaboration will use large language models to analyze user listening patterns in podcasts and audiobooks. It will enable more targeted suggestions for enhanced user experience and revenue growth. Read More>>

Executive Movement
Green Dot appoints Dave Harden as Chief Technology Officer
Dave Harden with experience at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group brings technology leadership to enhance customer relationships and navigate the company’s next phase of evolution. Read More>>

Merger and Acquisition
Instructure to acquire Parchment for E-Transcript Software for USD 795 Mn
The software company intends to expand both its product suite and footprint in the market, offering a comprehensive digital passport for achievement records and outcomes. Read More>>

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