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New Opportunities to Connect with Consumers & Drive Growth Amidst Ongoing Marketplace Changes JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acosta Group has announced its 2024 retail predictions, identifying how brands and retailers can win shopper loyalty, drive sales, and achieve efficiencies in another year of anticipated marketplace disruption. "While we expect 2024 to remain as complex as 2023, brands and retailers will have opportunities to better understand and meet the evolving demands of their customers, securing meaningful growth for their businesses," said Colin Stewart, EVP, Business Intelligence, Acosta Group. "We formulate our predictions based on the insights of our retail experts and industry thought leaders, as well as proprietary Acosta Group studies conducted throughout the year with shoppers, brand owners, and retailers." ACOSTA GROUP'S FIVE PREDICTIONS: Driving Growth Will Take Standout Creative Measures Seamless Retail Redefines Shopper Delight AI Propels Retail Efficiency and Shopper Experience Shoppers Prioritize What's NOT in Their Products Retailers Turn Up the Heat to Attract Diners DRIVING GROWTH WILL TAKE STANDOUT CREATIVE MEASURES According to Acosta Group's recent Retailer Confidential Report, 90% of top U.S. retail leaders are prioritizing unit growth in 2024. Strong promotions will be key in another year of cautious spending, channel shifting, private label purchasing, and value messaging. "Consumers will respond to bold, creative promotions that provide them enriched value," said Kathy Risch, SVP, Thought Leadership and Shopper Insights, Acosta Group. "Smart retailers, brands, delivery services, and restaurants are stepping up to create promotions that resonate," continued Risch.

New Acer Swift Go 14 laptop enables AI-accelerated experiences and capabilities complemented by Intel AI Boost and Copilot in Windows 11 TAIPEI, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today announced new models of the AI-ready Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-72) powered by Intel ® Core ™ Ultra processors [1] that feature Intel Arc graphics processing unit (GPU) and Intel AI Boost, its new integrated neural processing unit (NPU), to deliver efficient computing performance of AI workloads and immersive experiences on the thin-and-light laptop. Students, professionals, and creators can leverage the Swift Go 14's array of AI features such as Acer PurifiedVoice ™ and Acer PurifiedView ™ for videoconferencing and customization tools on the OLED laptop.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kapital, a global bank and tech platform, announced today that it has closed an oversubscribed $40 million Series B equity financing round and $125 million debt raise. Tribe Capital led the Series B, with participation from Cervin Ventures, Tru Arrow, MS&AD Ventures, Alumni Ventures among others.

Recognition grows for ChurnZero's leadership and vision in customer success, innovative product roadmap, and dedicated approach to partnerships. WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ChurnZero, the platform and partner for customer success, is poised to enter 2024 as the most-loved customer success platform after a year of first-to-market technology innovations, award wins and recognition, outstanding customer feedback, and new partnerships across the customer success and SaaS industries.

Combined with the power of LexCheck's contract acceleration software, DealDesk enables businesses to close deals quickly and confidently NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LexCheck, the leading AI-powered contract acceleration and intelligence platform, today announced an expansion of its offerings with the launch of LexCheck DealDesk services. This offering combines the expertise of contract lawyers with LexCheck's AI-powered contract review solution to provide end-to-end negotiation services at a fraction of the cost.

Near-Term Cloud and Enterprise Digestion Persists REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, worldwide data center capex is forecast to rebound to 11 percent growth in 2024 as select hyperscale cloud service providers return to an expansion cycle and the spending freeze in the enterprise markets thaws. "Worldwide data center capex is projected for only a 4 percent growth in 2023. The slowdown in general-purpose server and storage deployments weighed down the market despite increased AI-related investments.

Encouraged by student response to Fall semester AI beta, Pearson takes next step to evolve its product offering HOBOKEN, N.J., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students wrap up the fall semester, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced plans to expand the availability of its generative AI beta to millions of students in leading math, science and business titles. This summer, Pearson became the first major higher education publisher to integrate generative AI study tools into its proprietary academic content. "Students and faculty have told us they are looking for AI tools that are aligned with the Pearson content they trust and already use.

Solink's Sidekick AI™ to unlock the value of generative AI for video surveillance OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Solink ®, a leading physical security company for businesses, today brings forward its vision to redefine the future of video surveillance through generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). At a time of rapid global innovation, Solink is at the forefront, helping customers unlock the potential to provide powerful insights, and drive efficiencies with GenAI technology.

Infinite Reality plans to go public in early 2024 via Newbury Street Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: NBST) NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Infinite Reality, Inc. (“iR” or the “Company”), the global leader in powering AI-virtual immersive experiences for clients such as Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Vodafone Group plc and Universal Music Group N.V., today announced a partnership and equity swap with Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: GREE) (“Greenidge”), a vertically-integrated cryptocurrency data center and power generation company that will launch a new service-offering known as GreenidgeAI. “We are excited to go public with the NBST acquisition in 2024 as we continue growing our capabilities to power cinematic-quality immersive experiences for our clients.

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airspeeder, the world’s first racing series for crewed electric flying cars, has partnered with Veritone Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, to use its Digital Media Hub (“DMH”) as the foundation for current and future media platform activities. In a multi-year deal that will enhance the growth of the new sport, Airspeeder digital media, broadcast content and data is being managed in DMH and leveraged for distribution, monetisation, AI-assisted editing, packaging for press publications and remote production enhancement.