Technology companies such as Microsoft, Instacart, Ivalua, Splitit, Advisor360°, Eightfold AI, among others, announced their tech deals or channel partnerships.

BoodleBox Collaborates with Microsoft
BoodleBox partnered with Microsoft to transform AI-driven teaching and learning. Leveraging Azure and Microsoft AI tools, the platform enhances scalability, performance, and data privacy across 1,300+ institutions. Strategy focuses on multi-user collaborative AI environments for students and educators. Investment comes through Microsoft Elevate support. Technology centers on AI coaching, Foundry, Search, and Fabric integration. Customers include educational institutions seeking AI literacy. Innovation enables transparent human-AI collaboration. Benefits include reduced AI misuse, improved student engagement, enhanced faculty support, ethical AI adoption, and measurable learning outcomes.
Restaurant Depot Partners with Instacart
Restaurant Depot partnered with Instacart to enhance ordering for 6,000+ members. Strategy targets seamless online-to-store shopping with same-day delivery and curbside pickup. Investment focuses on digital platform integration and expanding member reach. Technology emphasizes Instacart’s real-time inventory, mobile app, and e-commerce interface. Customer focus is wholesale food service operators seeking convenience. Innovation lies in hybrid digital and physical fulfillment. Benefits include faster order processing, increased member satisfaction, broader product access, operational efficiency, and strengthened loyalty for Restaurant Depot’s B2B clientele.
Ivalua Collaborates with Pacific International Lines
Ivalua was selected by Pacific International Lines to digitalize procurement and optimize supply chain operations. Strategy emphasizes end-to-end visibility, cost efficiency, and automation across procurement cycles. Investment involves platform deployment, training, and integration with existing systems. Technology focuses on cloud-based procurement, analytics, and AI-driven spend management. Customers are shipping and logistics teams managing global supply. Innovation includes AI-assisted sourcing and real-time supplier insights. Benefits comprise reduced operational costs, improved procurement efficiency, better supplier compliance, and enhanced decision-making in maritime logistics.
DXC Partners with Splitit
DXC Technology partnered with Splitit to enable installment payments for 300+ million bank account holders. Strategy targets enhanced payment flexibility for consumers while expanding financial services reach. Investment supports platform integration, security, and merchant adoption. Technology focuses on bank-account-backed installment payments and seamless digital workflows. Customer focus is consumers and merchants seeking easy, interest-free installments. Innovation lies in leveraging existing banking rails for flexible payments. Benefits include increased sales conversion, customer satisfaction, reduced default risk, and improved financial accessibility for large-scale consumer bases.
Major Life Provider Collaborates with Advisor360°
A major life insurance provider selected Advisor360° as the backbone for new wealth management technology. Strategy focuses on integrating front-to-back-office operations for advisors. Investment supports digital transformation, platform deployment, and advisor training. Technology centers on cloud-based wealth management, analytics, and client reporting. Customers include financial advisors and high-net-worth clients. Innovation includes real-time portfolio insights, automated compliance, and integrated client experience. Benefits include streamlined advisory processes, improved client engagement, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and enhanced growth potential for advisor networks.
S&P Global Partners with Eightfold AI
S&P Global partnered with Eightfold AI to deploy a talent intelligence platform for workforce development. Strategy aims to enhance future-ready workforce capabilities through AI-powered talent insights. Investment supports platform integration, AI model development, and employee training. Technology emphasizes machine learning, talent analytics, and predictive career pathing. Customers include HR and leadership teams managing talent acquisition and development. Innovation lies in AI-driven workforce planning and internal mobility. Benefits include optimized talent utilization, improved hiring accuracy, employee engagement, and data-driven workforce strategy across the enterprise.
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