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2 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
The global market research industry is experiencing a seismic shift. As the demand for high-quality, cost-effective data intensifies, emerging players from India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are reshaping the supply chain of global business intelligence.
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2 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software has become the cornerstone of modern business operations. It enables organizations to manage customer interactions, automate processes, and drive growth through data-driven decision-making. While horizontal CRMs—those designed for use across multiple industries—have long dominated the market, a new wave of vertical, niche CRM solutions is rapidly reshaping the landscape.
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2 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
The world of eCommerce underwent a seismic shift when Amazon’s Fulfilled-by-Amazon (FBA) ecosystem enabled independent sellers to build profitable, lean operations from anywhere on Earth. But as thousands of these “micro-brands” scaled revenue without scaling infrastructure, a new player entered the scene: Amazon brand aggregators.
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2 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
In today’s financial landscape, startups require agile, expert-driven financial leadership without committing to full-time executive hires. Enter the rise of virtual CFO and fractional CFO services—transformative models that offer seasoned financial oversight on a flexible, cost-effective basis. This wave of outsourced CFO services is empowering startups to manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, fundraising, compliance, and board reporting at scale. Why the surge?
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2 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
The race for technological supremacy has never been more intense. As artificial intelligence reshapes entire industries and venture capital flows like a digital gold rush, a new generation of companies is emerging that will define the next decade of innovation.
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3 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
In what can only be described as a staggering betrayal of business ethics, American Express has once again proven that it is no ally to honest merchants. The company, long regarded as one of the elite pillars of the Western financial system, has now cemented its reputation as a liability for any entrepreneur expecting fair treatment. It is increasingly evident that American Express not only tolerates but facilitates consumer fraud — even when airtight evidence proves otherwise.
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3 weeks ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
The WordPress plugin landscape has just welcomed a new contender in the AI support space: AI Live Chat Pro, a native WordPress plugin designed to replace complex SaaS platforms like Zendesk with a leaner, AI-native, and more integration-friendly experience.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
As a developer constantly seeking efficient tools, I recently embarked on a project with high hopes for the latest iteration of AI-powered coding assistants. My goal was straightforward: develop and integrate plugins for both WordPress and Gemini. Based on a flurry of glowing “Claude review” articles and enthusiastic online discussions, I chose to invest in Claude, specifically focusing on its highly-touted Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet models for this critical task.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
The contemporary digital landscape underscores the critical importance of robust email security. Email continues to be a primary vector for cyberattacks, with enterprise email threats frequently involving sophisticated impersonation tactics and deceptive communications designed to illicitly obtain confidential information.
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1 month ago | 
newstrail.com | Adriaan Brits
Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (OTCQB: BMTM), a diversified global holding company with interests spanning digital publishing, advertising technology, consumer insights, creative services, and media services, today announced robust financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. The company reported a significant 14% increase in revenue to $14.2 million, up from $12.4 million in the first quarter of 2024.
