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Syncron Launches VAR Partner Program to Expand Mid-Market Aftermarket Reach

Syncron, a global leader in Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) solutions, has announced a Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Partner Program aimed at expanding its footprint in the aftermarket service sector. The initiative is designed to give mid-sized OEMs and distributors access to Syncron’s AI-powered solutions, historically geared toward enterprise clients. The program rolls out immediately in North...

business 30 Sep 2025

NielsenIQ Expands NIQ Activate with AI-Powered Assortment Planning

NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) is doubling down on AI-driven retail insights. The consumer intelligence company has expanded NIQ Activate, its customer insights and analytics platform, with new Assortment Planning & Optimization capabilities designed to help retailers refine product mix, improve planograms, and optimize distribution. As first-party data becomes increasingly critical in navigating shifting...

artificial intelligence 30 Sep 2025

Appvance Launches GENI Transformation Factory to Revolutionize AI QA

Quality assurance just got a major AI upgrade. Appvance, a leader in generative AI for software QA, has announced the GENI Transformation Factory, a platform expansion designed to generate, transform, and regenerate every QA artifact across the software development lifecycle. Built with Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, GENI allows enterprises to plug in any compliant large language model...

artificial intelligence 30 Sep 2025

Skanteq Launches No-Code, No-App AR Platform for Marketers

Augmented reality just got a lot easier for marketers. Skanteq, a martech startup, has launched a no-app, no-code AR platform designed to remove the technical and financial barriers that have long kept AR out of reach for most businesses. The browser-based platform transforms physical touchpoints—packaging, print, signage, and other collateral—into interactive digital experiences accessible via a...

digital marketing 30 Sep 2025

Liberty Global Taps Vecima’s Entra Test Platform to Future-Proof Broadband

When cable giants start rethinking how they test the very networks carrying billions of connections, it’s worth paying attention. Liberty Global, one of the world’s largest converged video and broadband providers, has signed on with Vecima Networks to put its Entra® Access Test Platform at the center of its next-gen broadband strategy. The move signals more than a tech refresh—it’s part of a...

technology 30 Sep 2025

Instacart and Advantage Partner to Tackle Grocery Shelf Chaos

Stockouts may be the bane of grocery shoppers, but they’re also a billion-dollar headache for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. Instacart thinks it has a fix—and it just signed on Advantage Solutions to make it happen. The two companies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming in-store execution for CPGs. The deal combines Instacart’s technology and scale with...

technology 30 Sep 2025

Minerals Technologies Expands Global Cat Litter Capacity with Multi-Plant Upgrades

Cat ownership is booming, and so is the demand for better cat litter. Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI), a global specialty minerals company, is betting big on that trend with a slate of major plant upgrades designed to supercharge its SIVO pet care business. The company is investing in facilities in Dyersburg, Tennessee; Brantford, Ontario; and Chaoyang City, China. Together, the projects aim to...

business 30 Sep 2025

Esker Named Top Performer in Hackett Group’s Cash App Software Matrix

Cash application might not sound glamorous, but for CFOs, it’s mission-critical. And now Esker—the France-based provider of AI automation for finance—has earned a spotlight of its own. The Hackett Group has recognized Esker as a Top Performer in its 2025 Digital World Class Matrix for Cash Application Software, ranking it above peers across 10 performance criteria. The recognition places Esker...

artificial intelligence 30 Sep 2025