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Mobile payments wars heat up as Microsoft prepares to enter the market

By Collen Kriel Apr 8, 2015

If the latest report proves accurate, Windows Phone users may soon have their very own mobile payments solution, just like their iPhone and Android smartphone toting friends. According to a report by USA Today,…

Microsoft and Getty Images make-up after hardy battle and form new partnership

By James Farrell Apr 8, 2015

Microsoft and Getty Images might have been fighting it out for the last few months in court, but as the dust has settled it seems the two companies have made-up nicely and even formed…

Microsoft plans ‘Redstone’ update to Windows 10 in summer 2016

By Mike Wheatley Apr 8, 2015

We haven’t even seen Windows 10 hit the shelves, but already Microsoft has penned a date for its next major updates to the long-awaited operating system that many believe will right all the wrongs…

Report: Google planning to launch a service that connects users with home service providers

By Duncan Riley Apr 8, 2015

Google Inc. is reported to be planning the launch of a new service that will connect users with home service providers. Buzzfeed claims that “sources close to the company” say the new service will link local…

Enterprise data SaaS firm Informatica acquired for $5.3 billion

By Duncan Riley Apr 8, 2015

Enterprise data software as a service (SaaS) company Informatica Corp. has been acquired by private equity firm Permira Advisers LLC and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). The price of the acquisition was $5.3…

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Aerospike strategy chief Goldmacher places bets on word-of-mouth magic

By Paul Gillin Apr 7, 2015

Peter Goldmacher lasted just three months in a strategy and business development job at NoSQL database giant MongoDB, Inc. last year. “I found I didn’t want to work for someone and now I’m out…

How to create a billion dollar venture “unicorn” in 10 steps

By John Furrier Apr 7, 2015

I just read a great post over on Medium by Salim Ismail (@salimismail) on The Secrets of Unicorn Companies a discussion on scalable organizations. 10-step plan for building a billion dollar venture: Select a Massive,…

Nintendo is bringing the Pokemon-like “Yo-Kai Watch” series to the West

By Eric David Apr 7, 2015

In the mid to late 1990s, Nintendo Co Ltd’s Pokemon series was a multimedia powerhouse that took over handheld games, television cartoons, and even trading cards. Now it appears that Nintendo may be trying…

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IIX marks latest $20 million round with second peering acquisition

By Maria Deutscher Apr 7, 2015

Peering startup IIX Inc. has raised an additional $20 million in funding less than six months after its previous round to continue scaling global operations. And just like last time, the fresh capital is…

Take the perfect selfie with these new-ish apps

By Mellisa Tolentino Apr 7, 2015

The infamous selfie. It can draw followers in or completely turn them off. It’s warranted selfie schools for teens and celebrities alike, and helped Instagram become a billion-dollar app. Today we take a look…

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Mobile payments wars heat up as Microsoft prepares to enter the market

Microsoft and Getty Images make-up after hardy battle and form new partnership

Microsoft plans ‘Redstone’ update to Windows 10 in summer 2016

Report: Google planning to launch a service that connects users with home service providers

Enterprise data SaaS firm Informatica acquired for $5.3 billion

Aerospike strategy chief Goldmacher places bets on word-of-mouth magic

How to create a billion dollar venture “unicorn” in 10 steps

Nintendo is bringing the Pokemon-like “Yo-Kai Watch” series to the West

IIX marks latest $20 million round with second peering acquisition

Take the perfect selfie with these new-ish apps

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