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.
Cape Town-based digital identity startup iiDENTIFii has partnered Zambian bank Zanaco to roll out its identity solution to Zambian consumers and citizens. iiDENTIFii has developed advanced face authentication technology that safely authenticates users via their cell phones or PCs within seconds. The startup operates across several industry verticals and is used by the largest pan-African banks, insurers and mining houses for both customer and employee authentication.
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.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked provisions of a Texas law that required users to verify their age and banned social media advertising targeted at teens. The judge had already blocked portions of the law limiting the content that teens could view. All provisions were deemed likely violations of free speech.