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What do good cohorts actually look like?

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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PvX reveals most teams misjudge scaling, showing top cohorts reach >150% net ROAS by M12, highlighting consistency and long-term growth over fast payback.
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Flexibility and interoperability are critical for next-generation advanced metering infrastructure

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Energy utilities must prioritise flexibility and interoperability in advanced metering infrastructure to adapt swiftly and enhance customer service for the future.
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Our view on Agentic AI: AI assistants that work for you, in your favorite apps

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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Adobe launches conversational agentic AI assistants in apps like Photoshop and Express, accelerating creative workflows with natural chat and control.
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The inconvenient truth of scaling gaming apps

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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mobile gaming
Gaming firms spend 50-75% of revenue on marketing, far above average, as user acquisition drives growth but demands costly, flexible financing methods.
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PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.
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Why quantum threats demand our attention this Cybersecurity Month

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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quantum computing
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights current risks, experts warn we must urgently prepare for quantum computing's looming threat to encryption security.
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If AI stocks are in a bubble, why hasn't the real economy caught up yet?

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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Only 25% of mid-market firms have fully deployed AI, yet stock valuations assume full adoption, revealing a gap between hype and reality in AI investment.
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October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
Microsoft releases October Patch Tuesday fixing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days and final security updates for Windows 10 and Office 2016-2019.
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Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise to bring AI to all staff

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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cx
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise, a platform to bring advanced AI tools and automation to all staff across businesses globally.
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Sales streaming vs. sales seeking: How RevOps just became B2B's most important team

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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RevOps teams now lead B2B sales success by uniting marketing and sales, boosting win rates by 59% and cutting GTM costs by 30%, says Boston Consulting Group.
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Global tech companies overlook a Canada-first PR mindset at their peril

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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public relations
Global tech firms often assume Canadian markets mirror Anglo counterparts, but success demands PR strategies tailored to Canada's unique media and cultural landscape.
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You can now virtually try on clothes with this new AI shopping feature

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Google launches a virtual try-on tool in Canada, letting shoppers upload photos to see how clothes fit before buying online.
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Goodbye marketing funnel. Hello to a more complex marketing/sales landscape

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The classic marketing funnel is obsolete; businesses must adopt the 4 P's strategy to engage prospects in today's complex, multi-touch buying journey.
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Beyond Google: When AI tells your story - A crisis recovery roadmap for C-suite & boards

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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C-suite leaders must now manage reputations shaped by AI narratives from ChatGPT and others, facing both misinformation and unavoidable truths.
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Integrating AppSec for efficient DevSecOps

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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application security
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devsecops
Integrating application security into DevSecOps is vital for managing risks and speeding AI-driven software delivery without overwhelming developers.
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AI in cyber security: A double-edged sword

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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AI is reshaping cyber security, boosting defence yet enabling advanced threats; Canadian organisations must balance innovation with heightened vigilance.
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Shaping the future of learning and work: A new partnership with the University of Waterloo

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Google partners with the University of Waterloo, donating CAD $1 million to advance AI-driven learning and work readiness through a new Google Chair and student labs.
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Block ransomware proliferation and easily restore files with AI in Google Drive

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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storage
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malware
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firewalls
Google Drive for desktop now uses AI to detect ransomware, halt file syncing, and help users quickly restore files to prevent data loss and disruption.
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The instant payments race is on, and Dwolla wants to be the orchestrator

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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payment technologies
Dwolla aims to unify instant payments via a single API across FedNow and RTP, simplifying real-time transactions for enterprises amid rapid market growth.
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Malpa Games lifts cash balance by $3M while boosting UA

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Malpa Games boosted cash reserves by USD $3M and increased user acquisition spend by 81% via a $20M credit facility from PvX Partners to fund growth.