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  A representative for Seeking Alpha disclosed plans to transition Waze’s current advertising system to Google Ads technology, aiming to enhance the experience for Waze advertisers. This strategic shift involves reducing the complexities associated with monetizing Waze Ads, alongside offering support to affected employees in accordance with local regulations. The decision to integrate Waze and Maps mapping teams was announced in December 2022, citing financial considerations. As reported by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on December 8, Google intended to merge the workforce of over 500 Waze personnel with Geo, the division overseeing Maps, Google Earth, and Street View. Despite the consolidation, assurances were made regarding the absence of layoffs during this restructuring phase. For More Information: https://www.fintecadvisor.com/finance-news/waze-jobs-being-eliminated-by-google-as-its-map-products-are-combined/ Approximately six months earlier, Alphabet, Google’s parent c...

  Michael Boeke, Vice President of Product Management for payments at CCC Intelligent Solutions, delves into the complex landscape of insurance payments amidst carriers’ digital transformations. While advanced players leverage digital solutions, early-stage entities still heavily rely on paper checks, underscoring the disparity in digital maturity across the industry.   Boeke elucidates the challenges stemming from legacy dependencies on banks and vendors, which result in hidden costs and hinder seamless claims lifecycle integration. Simplifying payment flows for less digitally adept carriers is paramount, requiring intricate connections across diverse back-end technologies. These complexities translate into friction points, categorized into three key areas.   For more information: https://www.fintecadvisor.com/finance-news/insurance-companies-can-streamline-auto-claims-payments-with-intelligent-automation/   The transition to digital necessitates meeting...

Salesforce is set to increase its average list price internationally by 9% in August, marking the first hike in seven years. The company’s Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Industry, and Tableau products will all see price adjustments, as announced in a press statement on Tuesday, July 11.   Since its last price adjustment, Salesforce has rolled out 22 new releases and introduced thousands of new features, including advancements in generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. With over $20 billion invested in research and development, Salesforce aims to reflect its innovation and provide enhanced value to customers.   The new list prices for Salesforce’s offerings will see the Professional Edition at $80 (up $5), the Enterprise Edition at $165 (up $15), and the Unlimited Edition at $330 (up $30). These adjustments apply to both new and existing customers purchasing new clouds.   For more information: https://www.fintecadvisor.com/finance-n...