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saas
E-Commerce & Marketplaces SaaS vs. Open-Source eCommerce: B2B Buyers Must Look Beyond the Sticker Price
Unilog's Matt Miller compares SaaS and open-source eCommerce for B2B buyers, covering total cost of ownership, security and PCI compliance, and maintenance responsibilities. The guide highlights that open-source's free license often hides hosting, development, and security costs.
Supply Chain Project44 splits into two businesses, launches AI-native LSP44 for logistics providers
Project44 announced it is separating into two focused businesses: project44 for enterprise shippers and LSP44, a dedicated AI-native infrastructure business for logistics service providers. The split addresses the different buying needs of shippers and LSPs, with LSP44 leveraging over a decade of network data and AI agents.
AI-Powered SaaS Platform Optimises Temporary Accommodation Placement for London Boroughs
A new AI-enabled decision-support system called DOMUS, developed at the University of East London, is helping the London Borough of Newham streamline temporary accommodation placements. The cloud-based SaaS integrates household records, policy rules, and live rental listings to cut search time and improve compliance. A pilot showed substantial improvements in efficiency and staff satisfaction, positioning DOMUS as replicable digital public infrastructure for other boroughs.
Technology Malaysia's AI Agent-Powered Messaging Platform Respond.io Raises $62.5M, Targets Acquisitions
Respond.io, a Malaysian AI-powered customer conversation management platform, has raised $62.5M in Series B funding led by Camber Partners. The company has grown to $35M in annual recurring revenue with 169% year-over-year growth and a 30% profit margin. It plans to use the capital for hiring, organic growth, and acquisitions in North America and Europe.