Daily MarTech Roundup: Latest News, Insights, Funding and Updates

Today’s Daily MarTech Round-up covers the latest in Cloud, Marketing Analytics, Automation, Customer experience AI and ML announcements from Pinduoduo, Deloitte, Infogroup, Arti, and 8×8.

Pinduoduo Subscribes to US$200 Million in GOME Convertible Bonds in Strategic Partnership

Pinduoduo Inc.,  an innovative and fast growing technology platform and one of the leading Chinese e-commerce players, announced it will subscribe to US$200 million in convertible bonds (“CBs”) issued by household appliance and electronics retailer GOME Retail Holdings Limited (“GOME”) (HKEX stock code: 493.HK) as part of a strategic partnership to bring more value-for-money merchandise to the Company’s 585.2 million users.

Deloitte and Modyo Sign Digital Experience Partnership

We’re pleased to announce that Deloitte and Modyo have signed a partnership agreement to build solutions that accelerate the time to market of digital products using Modyo’s next generation digital experience platform. Deloitte and Modyo will help clients accelerate their digital transformation through web and mobile channels that fundamentally improve the customer experience.

Infogroup Strengthens Its Consumer Data Lead with Speedeon Data

Marketers will have a stronger sense of what their targets are ready to buy and when, thanks to a partnership announced today by Infogroup, a leading provider of data and data-driven intelligence solutions. Infogroup will enhance its industry-leading consumer data offerings with powerful life event data from Speedeon Data, a leading direct marketing and data solutions provider.

Arti Closes $4 Million Seed Investment Round for Cloud-based, No-hardware Augmented Reality Platform

Arti, providers of the first cloud-based, no-hardware augmented reality platform for broadcasters and video producers, announced that it has raised $4M in a seed investment round led by Axon Ventures, an early stage fund focused on investing in elite technology founders, with participation by other investors. The company will use the funds to support on-going development of its innovative AR technology platform, and to execute on its go-to-market plan, with increased investment in sales and marketing.

8×8 and Jabra Partner to Expand Work from Anywhere Capabilities

8×8, Inc., a leading integrated cloud communications platform, announced a partnership with Jabra to expand equipment offerings to include the Jabra BIZ, Engage, Evolve and UC VOICE mono and stereo headsets. The additional support for these headsets ensures companies can continue to use their preferred audio solutions with 8×8 cloud communications, video collaboration and contact center solutions.