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Denodo boosts AI-driven marketing with unified data platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Denodo, dubbed 'One to Watch', enhances AI-driven marketing with a unified data platform integrated in Snowflake's AI Data Cloud for real-time insights.
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Semarchy launches flexible Data Platform with AI & DataOps focus

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Semarchy unveils its Data Platform, a flexible AI and DataOps-focused solution to help enterprises manage, govern and integrate data efficiently.
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Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Accenture has acquired Malaysia-based Aristal to enhance its banking tech expertise and expand financial services across Southeast Asia.
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B2B Rocket joins Blackpearl to boost AI sales, USD $2.1m ARR

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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B2B Rocket joins Blackpearl to accelerate AI sales growth, leveraging USD $2.1m ARR and expanding its global footprint in automated outbound sales.
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Bebop reaches NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days with SME focus

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Bebop, an AI sales tool by Black Pearl Group, reached NZD $1.2 million ARR in 45 days, targeting SMEs with affordable, high-quality sales intelligence.
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Blackpearl targets US growth after strong rise in annual revenue

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Blackpearl's annual recurring revenue rose 70% to USD $12.5 million, as it targets US SME growth and aims for USD $50 million ARR with new AI tools.
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Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.
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Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.
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Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Blackpearl Group's ARR surged by 177% to NZD $7.4 million in FY24, largely due to the success of its AI-driven platform, Pearl Diver, which contributed NZD $4.9 million.
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Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.
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Scotland champions AI in healthcare at Institute of Analytics event

Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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Scotland shows AI leadership in healthcare at the Institute of Analytics event, underlining the need for digital skill development.
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Eliminating errors tops data management challenges for asset firms

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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A recent survey reported that eliminating errors is the key challenge for data management within global asset management firms.
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Blackpearl reports a 264% increase in gross profit y-o-y

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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The company's annual report mentions growth in organic revenue and data assets, strategic acquisition completion, and NZX listing.
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Getting the big picture of AI in the workplace

Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
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For businesses that are eyeing the technology, it is important to determine whether AI is right for you and your business.
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A clear path to profitability in Blackpearl's FY23 results

Fri, 2nd Jun 2023
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The company's total subscription revenue increased by 97%, gross profit by 264%, customer base by 496%, and net assets by 85%.