Author: Brittany Bathgate

Atradius Collections has released the 16th edition of its International Debt Collection Handbook, now covering strategies for managing B2B debt collection across 53 countries. The latest edition adds Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Serbia, offering multinational businesses guidance in these new markets. The handbook comes as international trade faces increased default risks, with companies grappling with an unpredictable economic environment. Rising payment delays, complex local regulations, and differences in business culture make debt recovery challenging for businesses with international operations. This latest edition of the International Debt Collection Handbook seeks to assist companies in tackling these issues by providing…

Verax AI, a company specialising in enterprise-level AI control solutions, has announced a successful seed funding round of £7.6 million. The funding, led by TQ Ventures and supported by Concept Ventures, Cardumen Capital, Seedcamp, InMotion Ventures, and XTX Ventures, will support Verax AI’s mission to improve visibility and control for AI products in production. The funding round coincides with the launch of Verax Control Centre, a solution designed to enable greater transparency and reliability in large language model (LLM) applications. According to Verax AI, many organisations face difficulties scaling their AI initiatives due to unexpected model behaviours like inaccuracies, biases,…

Clearwater Analytics, a prominent provider of SaaS-based investment management solutions, has announced a new integration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud specialist, to transform the way institutional asset managers and asset owners interact with and use their data. The collaboration aims to streamline data access and accelerate insights for users across the investment management sector, enhancing the efficiency of decision-making processes. The partnership between Clearwater and Snowflake will integrate Clearwater’s investment data, including its data management solution Prism, with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud. This union promises a more efficient and user-friendly approach to data management by offering clients seamless access…

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (NYSE: DFH), a prominent homebuilder, has reached an agreement to acquire Alliant National Title Insurance Company. This acquisition sees Alliant National, along with its affiliate, joining the Dream Finders group, marking a strategic move that could expand Dream Finders’ reach within the real estate market and strengthen its support for property transactions nationwide. Alliant National, initially acquired by private equity firm Presidio Investors in 2018, has achieved substantial growth in recent years. Under Presidio’s leadership, the title insurance company refined its internal processes, extended its geographical presence, and improved operational efficiency. These developments included a strong…

Let’s dive into something that’s reshaping how we play and interact with games – the mobile gaming revolution. It’s fascinating how our phones have become portable gaming powerhouses, offering everything from quick puzzle fixes to immersive adventures. Mobile gaming has become the dominant form of digital entertainment worldwide, a shift that’s changing not just how we play, but when and where we do it. Mobile gaming continues to grow substantially year after year. This isn’t just about having games in our pockets; it’s about how seamlessly they fit into our daily lives. Think about it – when was the last…

As businesses shift to digital spaces, entrepreneurs, creators, and marketers need new approaches to manage online workflows. Social media campaigns, for example, demand careful coordination with music licensing, visual elements, and brand consistency. Startups, working with tight budgets, rely heavily on creative, low-cost solutions. In parallel, web designers bring critical skills, making digital interactions seamless and engaging. In this ecosystem, generative AI has become a game-changer, automating tasks once considered time-intensive and bringing fresh possibilities to content creation and marketing. Generative AI, a technology designed to produce content like text, images, and videos from minimal inputs or prompts, empowers marketers…

500 Global, a prominent venture capital firm known for its active investments, has announced the promotion of Mareme Dieng to Partner in charge of its Africa regional strategy. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Dieng aims to harness the firm’s resources to foster growth opportunities across the continent. Dieng, a Senegalese national with extensive international experience, expressed her commitment to reinvesting in Africa. “As a Senegalese woman who has studied, lived, and worked abroad, my mission is to create growth opportunities for the next generation of young Africans,” she stated. “I want them to have access to quality education and economic opportunities…

As the festive season approaches, new research by KAYAK, the leading travel search engine, reveals that British travellers seeking long-haul flights outside of Europe could save up to 28% by choosing to depart on New Year’s Eve. The study, titled Travel Check In: Christmas and New Year 2024, analysed roundtrip economy flights from the UK for the Christmas and New Year holiday period, defined as 14 December 2024 to 6 January 2025. For those planning long-haul trips to destinations like Buenos Aires or Singapore, flying on 31 December is expected to be the quietest and most economical option during the…

Since its emergence in 2010, StarCraft II has become a major favourite of the competitive gaming scene. The StarCraft 2 competitions have helped revolutionize the eSports industry entirely. It is also popular for its strategic depth and complex mechanics, which have helped garner a dedicated following over the past decade. The impact of this game extends beyond the video game itself. It has significantly transformed the competitive gaming scene, and we will explore its impacts below. The Origins of StarCraft 2 From the beginning, this game was designed to be a competitive one. Blizzard Entertainment did a good number on…

Goodknight Property Management has marked a significant milestone, celebrating its fifth anniversary with an event that brought together friends, family, and colleagues who have supported the business since its inception. Founded in 2019 by property expert Leana Knight, the company has carved a niche in the high-end Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) sector, catering to working professionals in the Poole area. Leana Knight identified a gap in the property market, recognising the increasing demand for quality accommodation tailored for professionals. Goodknight Property Management has since focused on creating attractive and well-appointed co-living homes, providing much-needed housing options while contributing to…