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Bluehost unlocks new opportunities for WordPress agencies
Bluehost , one of the leading , innovative and premier WordPress hosting and solutions providers in the world , has unveiled its new Agency Partner Programme designed for WordPress agencies that build websites for smallto-medium businesses ( SMBs ) and entrepreneurs . The programme provides resources , revenue opportunities and community access to help agencies expand their clientele , grow their businesses and enhance their online success .
“ Bluehost already serves a spectrum of WordPress users from small business owners to freelancers and agencies . Our team ’ s focus is to always cater to the needs of each user , no matter their special circumstances , audiences and website demand ,” said Ed Jay , President of Newfold Digital , parent company of Bluehost . “ With this Agency Partner Programme , Bluehost is yet again opening the door of new opportunities for agencies and freelancers , making it easier than ever for them to take care of their clients .”
Overcast HQ raises US $ 1.2 million bridging round
Dublin-based tech firm , Overcast HQ , has announced a US $ 1.2 million bridging round to help the world ’ s largest brands and broadcasters manage terabytes of video content with AI and a suite of cloud solutions .
The round brings together a series of heavyweight angel investors including Paddy Flynn , VP of Maps for Google , Professor Anil Kokaram , Chair of Electronic Engineering at
Trinity College Dublin , and former lead of the Media Algorithms team at YouTube , David Shackleton , who sold Openback to X ( formerly Twitter ), as well as George Kilpatrick , Overcast HQ ’ s Chief Revenue Officer . The company is also currently working with PwC as it builds towards a Series A funding round to turbocharge growth .
The company was founded by CEO , Philippe Brodeur , and works with brands including Diageo , Royal Opera House , Vodafone and Yeti . It recently announced the launch of powerful new Generative AI capabilities that enable customers to automate metadata tagging , find content with conversational search functionality and increase speed-to-market .
SCALE AI announces a major financing round
SCALE AI , Canada ’ s AI Global Innovation Cluster , is announcing a major financing round with US $ 96 million in total investments to support 22 AI projects in key sectors such as life sciences , retail , manufacturing , transportation and logistics and agriculture . Each initiative announced aims to enhance efficiency , safety and operational excellence thanks to AI-powered services and solutions , further advancing applied AI expertise in the country , to the benefit of the entire Canadian economy .
In a concerted effort to elevate national productivity and tackle Canada ’ s most pressing societal and economic challenges , AI emerges as a powerful tool to enhance resource management . The projects selected by the SCALE AI team have been chosen for their potential to deliver concrete economic and human benefits and intellectual property advancements for the players involved and for the Canadian AI ecosystem . From improving supply chain logistics to advancing healthcare outcomes , the technological advances resulting from these projects are set to redefine industry standards . �
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