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Mphasis, the India-based information technology (IT) solutions provider has acquired Silverline, a New York-based digital transformation consultancy and Salesforce service partner, for $132.5 million. Silverline will give Mphasis expertise in Salesforce and industries that include financial services, retail, healthcare, life sciences and media and entertainment.

Gupshup.io, the leading global Conversational Engagement Platform has announced its collaboration with FiLLi Cafe, the renowned cafe chain in the UAE, to bring an unparalleled customer experience for its users on WhatsApp. FiLLi Cafe, celebrated for its iconic FiLLi Zafran tea and delectable offerings, will now be accessible through a dedicated WhatsApp bot, allowing tea aficionados across the UAE to explore the enticing menu, discover exclusive offers, and connect with the brand effortlessly.

VTEX, the global enterprise digital commerce platform, has announced its strategic partnership with MoEngage, an insights-driven customer engagement platform. By uniting the robust capabilities of VTEX’s comprehensive platform with MoEngage, this collaboration aims to empower B2C businesses to better understand their customers and provide exceptional customer experiences throughout their journey.

An Australia Institute survey of 1,547 voters found the vast majority, nearly nine in ten, want lies and misinformation in ads stopped, and they believe it’s up to the Australian government to find new solutions to close the gap. More locally in South Australia, the electoral commission already has the right to request that inaccurate or misleading political ads should be withdrawn.

The Martech, a talent and recruitment content tech startup that’s already engaged with Marriott, Adobe, Siemens and Telstra, has raised more than US$5 million to expand the use of AI to scale authentic talent communications. Their technology can be used to identify an organisation’s top employee advocates and create video and written content using employee input, then distribute that across websites, social and other channels.

Galgo, the Chilean fintech founded as Migrante in 2018, has raised US $40 million to further expand in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, The company plans special emphasis Columbia and Mexico, which they expect to be leaders for short and mid-term growth.  Galgo provides credits to guarantee car and motorcycle leasing as well as professional title validation to foreigners.

Wizeline, an AI-native digital services provider specializing in modern, scalable products and platforms, announced the development of new generative AI services as part of its Intelligence Everywhere offering in partnership with Google Cloud. This partnership complements Wizeline’s generative AI strategy with new solutions and experiences built on Google Cloud technologies, helping clients accelerate the adoption of AI-native capabilities.

Egyptian insurtech startup Amenli has closed a US$1 million equity funding round to help it expand its team, further build its product and grow its brand. Founded in 2020 by Adham Nauman, Omar Ezz El Din and Shady ElTohfa, Amenli offers its clients all types of insurance, with a focus on medical, car, home and business offerings. It also handles client claims with insurance companies on behalf of their customers.

Tanzanian startup Bizzyn, a cloud-based financial management software designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Africa, is already operating in Kenya and Malawi as it plans further expansion across the continent. By providing an all-in-one solution, the startup helps businesses streamline their financial workflows, improve accuracy, and save time and money, allowing them to focus on growing their operations.

Senegalese FMCG intelligence startup Lengo AI has raised a seven-figure pre-seed round of funding to help it develop its product and team, and expand into new African markets. Founded in 2022 by Max Smith, Roger Xavier Macia and Ismaila Seck, Lengo AI is the first data-driven operating system for informal retail in Africa.

Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has launched ‘Flipkart Commerce Cloud’, which offers retail technology solutions for International retailers, marketplaces and e-commerce platforms. The company aims to help retailers across the world grow their business and solve business needs through intelligent and AI driven solutions.

Experian, one of India’s leading credit bureaus and Gupshup, the leading conversational engagement platform, have partnered to offer credit scores to consumers on WhatsApp. The chatbot-based WhatsApp journey makes it convenient for consumers to access credit reports, track irregularities and detect fraud. With this initiative, the number of consumers checking their credit scores at Experian has grown almost two-fold since the service was launched.