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Fracttal raises $35 million to expand AI-powered maintenance across LatAm and Europe 

Leading AI-powered maintenance solutions startup Fracttal announced today it has closed a $35 million USD funding round led by U.S. private equity firm Riverwood Capital.  The round included participation from all existing investors, including Seaya Ventures, Kayyak, GoHub, and Amador. As part of the investment, Riverwood Capital executive director Federico Storani will join Fracttal’s board. 

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In the AI era, Vendavo and Ness show how SaaS leaders must evolve to stay global

Global enterprises are under growing pressure to modernize their software stacks as AI becomes the standard expectation rather than a novelty. In sectors like manufacturing and distribution, companies now demand platforms capable not only of automating workflows but also of anticipating commercial needs through intelligent data use. Responding to this shift, Vendavo, a leader in

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Escala 24×7 attains AWS GenAI Competency, bolstering AI leadership in business

Technology consulting firm Escala 24×7 has been recognized by Amazon Web Services (AWS) with the AWS GenAI Competency. This certification accredits its technical specialization and proven experience in the development and implementation of generative artificial intelligence solutions. This is the fourteenth competency earned by the company, which is part of the select group of AWS

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The cloud revolution in LATAM: Grupo Stefanini acquires 60% of Escala 24×7

Latin America’s cloud adoption is surging. According to recent reports by Gartner and IDC, by 2028, over 50% of companies will use cloud platforms, with investments growing 30% annually. In Brazil alone, 2024 cloud investments exceeded $1.5 billion, signaling rapid modernization. Despite this growth, many Latin American companies struggle with cloud adoption, particularly in regulated

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Innovating Maintenance Management: Fracttal Introduces Intelligent AI Solutions

Fracttal, a company providing innovation in asset maintenance management through cutting-edge technology, incorporates intelligent agents designed to make fast and accurate decisions, optimizing every aspect of the workflow. Fracttal AI is an artificial intelligence solution designed to enhance maintenance management in organizations. When integrated with Fracttal One, it automates complex tasks and improves decision-making, optimizing

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LatAm and international leaders to discuss female startups, sustainability at Horasis

In September 2015 all nations adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a target in 2030. At the same time, questions remain. How can we ensure government and business devise ways to achieve the SDGs with a good outcome for the planet and human mankind? What is the role of public-private partnerships? This topic

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First real-time trivia game launches just in time for Copa América

With easy access to the Actualidad App, you can find new ways to entertain yourself before each game with the chance of winning up to $5,000 throughout the tournament. A digital company providing advanced video and audio platform solutions called Streann, has partnered with Actualidad Media Group and ESPN to launch the first real-time multiplayer

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Latin Leaders and Visionaries Flock to Horasis Global Meeting 2019 in Portugal

Horasis, a global visions community dedicated to advancing collaborative solutions for sustainable growth, announces the 2019 Horasis Global Meeting, hosted in Cascais, Portugal, April 6-9. With discussions set to revolve around the theme of “Catalysing the Benefits of Globalization,” 800 leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society will gather in the enchanting fishing town of Cascais,

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Brazilian startup Apptite connects local chefs with neighbouring customers through healthy homemade food

Apptite is the Brazilian startup aiming to take the everyday stress of preparing meals out of an average week. The app aims to connect local chefs with hungry customers looking for healthy, home-cooked food from Monday to Friday. The idea behind the service came about as a result of a local chef who had her own

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Costa Rica pays you virtual currency for recycling

Dubbed Ecolones, a play of words with “Eco” and Costa Rican national currency “Colónes”, Costa Rica hopes to inspire other Latin American countries with a new virtual currency paid to encourage recycling. While the world’s leaders discuss the deeply concerning environmental records at the global climate change conference COP24, some countries seem to be more

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