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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Latest News In AI Chips - BluSky AI Expands Reach With New Data Center Partnership
BluSky AI, Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with Data Specialties Inc. (DSI) to act as its official provider of pre-manufactured modular data centers. This collaboration is significant for BluSky AI's goal of rapidly deploying scalable AI infrastructure across the United States, enhancing the efficiency and speed of AI data center deployments. Leveraging DSI's extensive experience in designing and executing complex infrastructure projects, the partnership will enable BluSky to deliver its modular, high-performance AI data centers more swiftly and reliably. This move is part of BluSky AI's broader objective to achieve over 100 MW of operational modular capacity within the next 24 months, thus providing critical compute power for AI developers and institutions. Elsewhere in the market, was a standout up 6.9% and finishing the session at $171.93. At the same time, trailed, down 4.5% to finish the session at ¥18,215. First Solar's expansion in U.S. manufacturing and unique technologies offer significant near-term growth opportunities. Discover more about the company's strategic positioning and market potential by clicking to read the full narrative. Check out our Market Insights article, "AI Enters the 'Show Me The Money' Phase," where we uncovered key investment opportunities in AI chips—don't miss out on these insights before they evolve. ended the day at $155.61 up 6.4%. settled at $170.70 up 4%, not far from its 52-week high. This week, NVIDIA partnered with Eaton to enhance AI data center power infrastructure through high-voltage designs and innovative power management solutions. finished flat at, $154.30. Investigate our full lineup of 55 AI Chip Stocks featuring Arm Holdings, Monolithic Power Systems and Skyworks Solutions right here. Seeking Other Investments? The end of cancer? These 25 emerging AI stocks are developing tech that will allow early idenification of life changing disesaes like cancer and Alzheimer's. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sources: Simply Wall St "BluSky AI, Inc. Selects Data Specialties Inc. (DSI) as Pre-Manufactured Modular Data Center Provider" from BluSky AI Inc. on GlobeNewswire (published 15 July 2025) Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:FSLR NasdaqGS:AMD NasdaqGS:NVDA NasdaqGS:QCOM and TSE:6920. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
FireMon Recognized as a Finalist for CRN's 2025 Tech Innovators Awards
LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FireMon, the leading network security policy management (NSPM) company that brings security policy visibility, management, and automation to hybrid enterprise network infrastructures, announced today that CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company, has selected FireMon as a 2025 CRN Tech Innovators Awards finalist for its FireMon Insights in the Security category. @CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named @FireMon as a 2025 CRN Tech Innovator finalist. The recognition spotlights FireMon for its innovative FireMon Insights in Security. #CRNInnovators Share These annual CRN awards spotlight innovative technology vendors in the IT channel. The finalists were selected in 33 distinct technology categories across areas such as cloud, storage, networking, and security by a panel of CRN editors after closely reviewing hundreds of vendor entries and solution provider testimonials. They select finalists based on multiple criteria, including key capabilities, uniqueness, technological ingenuity, and ability to address customer and partner technology needs. FireMon Insights, recognized by CRN as a finalist in the Security category, is changing how security teams see and manage their environments. Instead of relying on static reports or siloed data, Insights provides teams with a real-time, big-picture view of their network security health, showing where they stand, what needs improvement, and how they compare to others in the industry. It's built for the way security really works today: fast, hybrid, and always under pressure. What makes Insights stand out isn't just the data; it's the context. In a world where security teams are asked to do more with less, having clear, actionable intelligence is critical. FireMon Insights helps teams prioritize what matters, align with business goals, and demonstrate progress in a language that both technical teams and leadership can understand. 'We're honored to be named a finalist by CRN, especially as a 100% channel-only company that's deeply committed to empowering our partners,' said Jody Brazil, CEO of FireMon. 'FireMon Insights was built with their needs in mind—giving them a powerful, intuitive way to help customers navigate complexity, reduce risk, and demonstrate real security outcomes. This recognition affirms the value we're delivering together.' 'Each of the 2025 CRN Tech Innovators Awards finalists is a standout offering that reimagines what's possible in the IT channel,' said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. 'Each creates the opportunity to build bold solutions that solve real-world challenges for end users and drive success for channel partners. We congratulate our finalists for their commitment to innovation, partner success, and customer impact, and we can't wait to see how they continue to push technology boundaries forward.' 'FireMon Insights is a new executive dashboard that enables individual stakeholders to customize the data they want to see and that is most relevant to them,' said Nicole Stavroff, VP of Worldwide Channels at FireMon.'Having role-specific, critical data at your fingertips allows everyone in an organization to access the data they need and have it presented in a language they understand. Security teams can now quickly identify vulnerabilities and respond to them faster than ever before. Business owners can now understand their security posture and identify areas for improvement. I guess you would say that Insights is a true 'security chameleon.' We are very honored to be named as a finalist by CRN. It validates the hard work our team put into developing FireMon Insights, and customers are already realizing the benefits from using it.' The Tech Innovators Awards finalists will be spotlighted online at starting July 14. Winners will be announced online on August 6 and will be featured in the August issue of CRN. About FireMon FireMon is the global leader in network security policy management, empowering enterprises to control risk, optimize policy management, simplify and sustain continuous compliance across hybrid, cloud, and on-premise environments. Trusted by over 1,700 organizations in 70+ countries, FireMon delivers real-time visibility, automation, and compliance enforcement to some of the world's most complex infrastructures. FireMon is redefining infrastructure protection through intelligent policy governance, enabling asset-centric control, Zero Trust readiness, and operational clarity at scale. Backed by industry-leading Net Promoter Scores and relentless customer focus, FireMon ensures security becomes a strategic enabler, not an obstacle. Learn more at and on the FireMon Blog. About The Channel Company The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end users. Backed by more than 40 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. © 2025 The Channel Company, Inc. The Channel Company logo is a registered trademark of The Channel Company, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Cision Canada
5 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Lightspeed Commerce Announces Q1 Product Innovations Driving Growth for Retail, Hospitality, and Golf Businesses Français
"In today's dynamic business landscape, merchants need more than just a point-of-sale system; they need a partner that provides intelligent tools to navigate complexity and seize opportunities," said Dax Dasilva, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lightspeed. "Our Q1 product releases reflect our unwavering commitment to delivering solutions that directly address the evolving needs of retailers, restaurateurs, and golf course operators, helping them optimize every aspect of their business from inventory to customer engagement." Lightspeed's Q1 innovations brought a number of new products and feature sets across the retail, hospitality, and golf industries, including: Retail Lightspeed rolled out powerful new features designed to tackle common industry challenges, streamline operations, and enhance customer engagement. These updates provide retailers with comprehensive insights, improved efficiency, and enhanced tools for both in-store and online sales. NuORDER by Lightspeed introduces "Order Trends" to bring insight into wholesale buying Buyers can now gain a competitive edge with data-driven buying. This feature surfaces aggregated, top-performing product data (category, size, color) at the brand level, allowing buyers to make confident stocking decisions, by understanding what's selling well for other retailers, and reducing their overhead risk. Early adopters of Order Trends have seen approximately 10% increase in average order value. Enhanced Inventory Tracking & Financial Metrics Achieve greater precision by creating Custom Inventory Adjustments, allowing for detailed tracking of stock changes. Additionally, Lightspeed Insights now includes Inventory Turns and GMROI (Gross Margin Return on Investment), providing crucial financial metrics traditionally found only in ERPs, directly within Lightspeed to help retailers optimize profitability. Retailers using Insights have on average seen a 25.4% higher GMROI compared to merchants without Insights 1. Lightspeed Retail achieves "Built for NetSuite" status The new Lightspeed Retail SuiteApp enables retailers to integrate and automate data flows between NetSuite and Lightspeed Retail POS to improve data sync across products, inventory, and customer history; simplify transaction reporting; optimize inventory; and centralize multi-location data visibility. Improved Clienteling on Lightspeed Scanner App With the Lightspeed Scanner App, sales associates are empowered with real-time product information. It allows for easy product search, inventory checks, and pricing directly from the app, leading to a more informed shopping experience. For iOS users, the Scanner app also offers search filtering and supports Loyalty and Store Credit Payments on the shop floor, streamlining checkout. Seamless Omnichannel Management Lightspeed now offers enhanced support for Omnichannel refunds, statuses, charges, and packing slips. Retailers can set custom online checkout charges (including pickup fees), print packing slips for orders, and ensure order status (fulfillment and refunds) syncs seamlessly between platforms, providing end-to-end tracking. Hospitality Lightspeed Restaurant's AI-powered Benchmarks and Trends launches in Europe Previously available to North American hospitality customers and now available in certain European countries as well, Benchmarks & Trends addresses the need to stay competitive in this evolving market by giving restaurant owners a deeper understanding of their own performance and how they measure up against local competitors. These insights can help boost revenue, streamline operations, and gain a competitive upper hand in a crowded dining landscape where customers are hungry for the best dining options. Serve more, walk less with the upgraded Lightspeed Tableside Lightspeed Tableside just got more versatile. Tableside is the pocket-size, mobile POS that allows servers to take orders and payments directly at the table, on the terrace, or wherever guests are. Now, with the addition of the sleek new Mobile Tap device to merchants in the UK, Netherlands, and Belgium, Tableside can take tap, insert, and swipe, with battery life up to 48hrs. Powered by Lightspeed Payments, it speeds up service, increases table turnover, and keeps staff moving less while selling more. Get deeper insights on the go with Lightspeed Pulse Lightspeed Pulse, our real-time reporting App now offers deeper insights to help restauranteurs uncover sales trends. Stay informed on the go with digestible data—spot sales trends, top staff and best-sellers at a glance. Plus, a new "yesterday" filter makes it easy to check how the business performed at a glance, all from the convenience of a smartphone. Streamlined operations and kitchen performance for better order flow New updates make daily restaurant operations smoother and more efficient, from menu management to kitchen flow. Kitchen Display System (KDS) users can now directly access "Prep insights" to analyze kitchen performance. Meanwhile merchants now have more control over item details and menu updates, saving time by reducing the need for manual updates in the Back Office. New Sales Report and real-time hourly sales metrics help improve profitability Designed with profitability in mind, Lightspeed Restaurant launched Sales Report to consolidate all key sales insights into a single, clear and customizable view which empowers restaurateurs to analyze sales drivers and identify trends. Operators can get even more granular by filtering and selecting what metrics they want to see hourly, or analyze performance focusing on specific shifts, e.g. breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. These new reports are designed to help businesses plan smarter shifts, cut costs and boost revenue with real-time insights. Golf Lightspeed and Whoosh partnership elevates private golf operations As Whoosh's Preferred Membership Management Partner, Lightspeed will provide Whoosh users in the Private club space its cloud-based point of sale, payments and membership management technology directly integrated into their tee sheet, giving clubs an automated, real-time view of member activity across the facility. A central feature of the partnership is Lightspeed Membership Management, a next-gen membership billing system, which enables clubs to centralize charges, set custom billing rules, and access real-time insights. To learn more about these new features, visit Lightspeed's website. About Lightspeed Lightspeed is the POS and payments platform powering businesses at the heart of communities in over 100 countries. As the partner of choice for ambitious retail, golf and hospitality entrepreneurs, Lightspeed helps businesses accelerate growth, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and run smarter across all channels and locations. With fast, flexible omnichannel technology, Lightspeed brings together point of sale, ecommerce, embedded payments, inventory, reporting, staff and supplier management, financial services, and an exclusive wholesale retail network. Backed by insights, and expert support, Lightspeed helps businesses run more efficiently and focus on what they do best. Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), with teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X. Forward-Looking Statements This news release may include forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws (" forward-looking statements"), including information regarding Lightspeed's partnerships, product offerings and planned product roadmap. Forward-looking statements are statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions and are identified by words such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates" or similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Such statements are based on current expectations of Lightspeed's management and inherently involve numerous risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, including economic factors. A number of risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, including, among other factors, those risk factors identified in our most recent Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, under "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Information Form, and in our other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available under our profiles on SEDAR+ at and on EDGAR at Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors carefully when making decisions with respect to Lightspeed's subordinate voting shares and not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are not guarantees of future performance and, while forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions that Lightspeed considers reasonable, actual events and results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by Lightspeed. Except as may be expressly required by applicable law, Lightspeed does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Business Journals
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Mastering the sale: 2025 insights for private business owners
BNY Wealth recently conducted an in-depth study with 127 owners of successful privately held businesses who are either contemplating or have recently completed a business sale. The findings are presented in our report: Mastering the Sale: 2025 Insights for Private Business Owners. With its candid, first-hand accounts and expert advice from BNY specialists, this report offers unique perspectives on the business of selling a business. Smart sellers plan ahead A business owner who begins deal preparations today won't be selling into the market we have now, but the market of tomorrow. Indeed, 38% of owners in this study expressed regret they didn't devote enough time to deal preparation. Ideally, a two-year runway ensures a smoother deal process. While the timing of a sale depends on each business owner's unique circumstances, dedicating more time to developing the right strategy beforehand can ultimately result in a successful exit. Make it less taxing Tax and estate planning can make or break the overall success of a sale. In fact, 40% of study participants wished they had engaged in tax and estate planning earlier. Trusts, such as Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs), Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs), Dynasty Trusts, and other wealth planning strategies may be essential for managing and protecting sale proceeds, reducing income and estate taxes, and transferring wealth across generations. Build your team To effectively navigate a sale, business owners will need to assemble their 'deal team' of expert advisors. This team will likely include an investment banker, wealth manager, certified public accountant, mergers & acquisitions attorney and a trust & estate attorney. Access to well-connected professionals with strong industry expertise provides sellers with essential guidance, advice and greater peace of mind throughout the deal process. 'You want advisors close to you who know your business and your family. Set this team up early. Establish regular meetings, so everyone knows each other and can work well together. You're leveraging your team's expertise, and that team is greater than the sum of its parts. Setting up this team early will allow the most success during and post-sale.' Heather B. Cheney Senior Wealth Strategist, BNY Wealth Add AI to your deal team A larger than expected 75% of respondents said they used or plan to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist them with selling their business. As AI technology rapidly evolves, it is expected to play a growing role in ways that assist the sale of a business, including compliance, valuation, accounting and financial preparation. Life beyond the sale Preparing for a sale can take years, making it easy to overlook the importance of what comes afterward. Sellers often leave behind longstanding relationships with employees and customers and are worried about carving out a new identity. To ease the transition, 90% remained involved temporarily as consultants or advisors, while 70% maintained an ownership stake in the business. We understand that navigating the sale process can appear to be a formidable challenge. With careful planning, strategic guidance and the right support, a successful business sale can be a catalyst for unlocking new opportunities and securing a lasting legacy. Gain access to exclusive insights and expert guidance – download your copy of Mastering the Sale: 2025 Insights for Private Business Owners. This material is provided for illustrative/educational purposes only. This material is not intended to constitute legal, tax, investment or financial advice. Effort has been made to ensure that the material presented herein is accurate at the time of publication. However, this material is not intended to be a full and exhaustive explanation of the law in any area or of all of the tax, investment or financial options available. The information discussed herein may not be applicable to or appropriate for every investor and should be used only after consultation with professionals who have reviewed your specific situation. Trademarks and logos belong to their respective owners.
Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Contify Announces Athena, its Agentic AI Insights Engine that Enables Enterprises Access Truly Autonomous, Trusted Market and Competitive Intelligence
BURLINGTON, Vt., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Contify, a leading AI-native Market and Competitive Intelligence (M&CI) platform, today launched Athena, its proprietary Agentic AI insights engine. Athena eliminates manual M&CI work and delivers trusted, decision-ready market and competitor insights, with enterprise-grade accuracy. It enables organizations to make faster, more confident decisions and compete with greater agility. Unlike generic AI assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity, which often hallucinate, respond from unverified web content, and even fabricate sources, making them unsuitable for enterprise use, Athena is built on a foundation of data integrity coupled with strict AI-usage guardrails. It continuously analyzes unstructured updates from millions of verified external and internal sources. It synthesizes what matters and connects information through a proprietary Knowledge Graph, which stores the organization's context, to produce reliable insights. 'With AI accelerating the pace of change, the demand for timely, reliable intelligence has never been higher,' said Mohit Bhakuni, CEO of Contify. 'Intelligence professionals are often stretched thin, grappling with overwhelming data, frequent stakeholder requests, and generic AI assistant limitations. Athena transforms this by automating grunt work and providing rich, verified insights. It frees them to focus on strategic priorities and become trusted advisors their organizations rely on.' Contify's commitment to data quality underpins Athena. For over 15 years, Contify has been known for delivering the industry's cleanest and highest-quality intelligence. Half of Contify's workforce, including data engineers and analysts, focuses on building and maintaining a robust data engine covering 700,000+ companies, 100+ industry segments, and extensive business topics. This ensures every piece of information entering and synthesizing into insights on the platform meets the highest accuracy standards, making it reliable for business-critical decisions. Athena is now live. To learn more or to try it out, visit here. About Contify Contify is an AI-native M&CI platform providing a 360-degree view of market, industry, and competition. Recognized by leading industry analysts, Contify equips organizations with relevant, timely, and role-specific insights that drive enterprise-wide decision-making and help them grow faster than the market. Contify serves hundreds of medium and large organizations, including Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Cisco, Lenovo, and Wabtec by delivering high-quality intelligence they need to stay ahead of competitors, capture opportunities, manage risks, and drive innovation. Contify is recognized as a High-Performer on G2, with a rating of 4.5/5. Contact Kavita Kharayat Head of Operations [email protected] Logo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Contify
