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Microsoft Pauses Advertisements on Facebook, Instagram Globally

The company is concerned over the content that runs next to its ads.

Source: Benzinga
June 30, 2020
The Cloud

Three Ways COVID-19 is Accelerating Digital Transformation in Professional Services

The pace of digital transformation has been dramatically accelerated — it’s not a conversation starter now, it’s a basic business requirement.
Applications

Telegram to Return $1.2B to ICO Investors

The messaging startup agreed to return the funds to settle charges that its digital asset offering was an unregistered sale of securities.
Analytics

In Pursuit of Better Analytics

Finance analytics is maturing at an accelerated pace, but the standards, tools, and talent still have a way to go.
Technology

Microsoft Scraps Game Streaming Platform

Microsoft tried to compete with Amazon's Twitch but its Mixer service saw "almost no growth in a medium that has otherwise been exploding."
Applications

ServiceNow Buys Data Management Startup

The acquistion of Sweagle will enable ServiceNow to identify and help prevent software configuration glitches that can cause outages.
The Cloud

Microsoft to Buy Startup CyberX

In a blog post, the tech giant said the deal was part of a wider initiative to accelerate and secure deployments of the internet of things (IoT).
Applications

Mastercard to Buy Finicity

The companies said the deal would strengthen Mastercard’s "open banking" capabilities.
Accounting

Capitalizing On the Lease Accounting Deadline Extension

Rather than shelving the compliance project to be picked up at a later date, firms must leverage this time to be more strategic in their approach.
The Cloud

Oracle Shares Slip as Q4 Sales Drop 6%

The software giant saw a drop-off in deals, particularly in industries most affected by COVID-19 such as hospitality and retail.
Mobile

EU Launches Probes of App Store, Apple Pay

The European Commission will look into the two Apple services to determine whether they stifle competition.
Applications

Skillsoft Files Chapter to Ease $2B Debt Burden

“While our core business remains strong, with attractive profitability and cash flow characteristics, our debt levels are too high."
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