Frederica Atkinson

The rise of AI in French communities: trends and perspectives The Data Publica 2024 Barometer reveals a growing adoption of artificial intelligence within French communities. According to the study, 51% of communities have already implemented or plan to deploy AI systems in the next 12 months, compared to 21% in 2022. The main areas of application include administrative management (29%) and user interactions (11%), with a notable adoption of chatbots to improve internal and external services. However, challenges remain, including a lack of skills (63%) and a distrust of AI (47%). #AI

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OVHcloud announces a revenue of €251M for the third quarter of 2024, a robust growth of 10.1% (+9.0% on a like-for-like basis) and confirms its annual and mid-term objectives. The Group's revenue reaches €737M over the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024, growing by 10.5% (+10.1% on a like-for-like basis). This quarter was marked by strong business growth in the United States, particularly among American tech companies, and by a persistently complex macroeconomic environment in Europe. Revenue growth in the third quarter, on a like-for-like basis, reached 11.9% for Public cloud and 10.7% for Private cloud. The Group also recorded good progress with its SecNumCloud-certified sovereign offers. OVHcloud, CEO Michel Paulin, stated: "During this third quarter, OVHcloud demonstrated the resilience of its business by delivering good growth, with a clear acceleration in the United States and in a persistently uncertain macroeconomic environment in Europe."   https://lnkd.in/e6SxTRcd #OVHcloudResults #OVHcloud #Cloud #OneTeam

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💡 💡 We are filled with joy , proud and happiness to have received the second place for best IA in France and unique one in the hospitality field waouh that's a catch. 💡 💡 Today, hotels in 76 countries are using Quicktext and Velma’s AI Hotel chatbot to increase revenue, create value through data, and invent a unique experience for travelers and hoteliers. 💡 💡 In 2023, Quicktext provided more than $579 million of booking requests to its clients and was awarded as AI and big data company of the year for hospitality at the Premium Travel Awards in Shenzhen, China, as well as the International Travel Award for Innovation at the International Tourism Meeting In Paris, France. If you want to understand how it works just email me: [email protected] #hotels #IA #chatbot #data #bigdata #Velma #Quicktext

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Artifical Intelligence in Sales & Marketing: what to do first? Get a first glimpse on the immense possibilities AI has to offer... when applied correctly ☝ Thierry Moubax provides you with a lot of insights backed by real-life case studies #neverstoplearning

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🗯 CFO Connect Summit 2024 - Day 3 Agenda Reveal! 🔹 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 1: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 ⏰ 2:00 PM - 4:25 CET Spendesk Connect will reveal more details about the virtual event showcasing the new Spendesk platform. Join Rodolphe A., Stephane D., Julien CHRIQUI, Sarah Whipp and others as they discuss: 👉 The new era of Spendesk 👉 Transforming Spendesk in the EU and UK 👉 The latest Spendesk releases & future innovations 👉 A new product drop: Stay tuned 👉  A fireside chat with Spendesk and a special guest. 🔹 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 2: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 ⏰ 4:30 - 5:20 PM CET Economic turbulence is the new normal. In this session, Amel Chouikh Philippe Bouaziz Alexis Vilette and Stephane D. will discuss how forward-thinking CFOs are using scenario planning, risk management, and agile financial strategies to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Learn how to build a resilient financial foundation that adapts to rapid market changes while driving sustainable growth. 🔹 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 3: 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫-𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 ⏰ 5:30 - 6:20 PM CET Hyper-growth can be exhilarating and overwhelming. In this session, Jennifer Loo, Nelly M., and Jay Peir, moderated by Maria Hedengren, will share their experiences navigating the challenges of rapid scaling. Learn from their stories, gain insights into managing cash flow, forecasting, and building scalable processes in high-velocity environments. Take away actionable strategies to fuel and sustain you company's growth trajectory.  🌋 Register for Summit here: https://lnkd.in/ehvwenCy

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Welcome Deblock! The 1st startup to officially set up in Lille as part of the UK Business Centre Lille 🚀 The genesis of the project? The cryptocurrency startup – which offers the first current account that accepts euros and cryptos – was looking for a flexible solution to access the French market.   What made the UK Business Centre Lille solution so tailored to Deblock’s needs? ✅ Proximity to the UK ✅ Efficient railway infrastructures with the Eurostar to get to London and the TGV to get to Paris ✅ A developed IT ecosystem ✅ Available talent & skills ✅ Attractive real estate and payroll costs ✅ Flexible soft-landing solution with the UK Business Centre Lille   Discover more about Deblock’s expansion in Hauts-de-France by clicking on the link in the comment section down below 📰   Adriana Restrepo Jean Meyer Aaron B. Mario Eguiluz Alebicto Raphaël Labouré BCCI Lille Nik Haidar Nord France Invest   #cryptocurrency #finance #expansion #lille #ukbusinesscentre

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📣Calling all startups, OVHcloud is here to help you take the next step with our OVHcloud US Startup Program. 🚀 Whether you need help turning your idea into a product or accelerating your growth, we are here to help you through it all. Here are a couple of reasons to join our program. Learn how we can help: https://ow.ly/FgAZ50SPzBz

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An Esker Apps/Nextlane partnership that brings real added value to car dealers. Following this success in France, all the European subsidiaries of our 2 companies are now offering Digital Purchase (account payable) and Digital Invoice (account receivable) solutions for car dealerships. #partenariat #dematerialisation #concessionnairesautomobiles #DMS #PDP #einvoicing Esker France

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A podcast with Alex Delivet on SaaS Connection has just been released 👋🏻 It was great to discuss various topics, including: - Our positioning in a competitive market - Our aim to help users build real relationships to secure winning deals - Our different acquisition channels, with wins, lessons, and failures - Some insights into our future developments Since it's a podcast dedicated to SaaS, no need to apologize for all the anglicisms and SaaS jargon 😜 https://lnkd.in/et6FiVPc

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🚀 Our CEO, Maxime Guilbot, is back for Part 2 of OVHcloud’s video podcast series! 🎙️ In this episode, Maxime dives deeper into how Ekohe, as an #AI transformation partner, is leveraging OVHcloud to drive innovation. Tune in for insights on the power of tech partnerships! 💡 #Ekohe #OVHcloud #Innovation #Leadership #TechInnovation #TechPartnership #FutureGrowth #BusinessGrowth

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Very thrilled to share with you my latest article, published today in the #JournalduNet, marking the 6th anniversary of the GDPR. This milestone coincides remarkably with the unanimous vote of the 27 EU member states to adopt the AI Act – a groundbreaking development in the realm of artificial intelligence legislation. The EU AI Act, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive AI law, is poised to bring significant changes to the regulatory landscape. With its publication expected in the coming days and subsequent entry into force just 20 days later, we are on the cusp of witnessing a new era of AI governance. In my article, I explore the intersection of the GDPR and the EU AI Act, highlighting the implications and opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. As we navigate this evolving regulatory landscape, it is essential to stay informed and proactive. While the EU takes a significant step forward with the AI Act, it's noteworthy that similar acts are being adopted globally, particularly in the US. Now more than ever, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve and embrace these regulatory changes with readiness and adaptability! Let's all be ready for a shift in our mentality!

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🎉 Excited to share that the PitchBook 2024 France Private Capital Breakdown is now live! 📊 Key Highlights: Venture Capital: 📊 Mixed Start: VC deal activity below 2023 levels but improving QoQ. Early stage showing resilience, driven by AI & ML sectors. 🚪 Exits: Down but more resilient than greater Europe. SaaS leads in exit value, followed by AI & ML. 💰 Fundraising: Declined in line with Europe. Median fund sizes decreased. Partnerships, like Lazard & Elaia, offer investment opportunities. Private Equity: 📉 Declining Activity: Q1 2024 deal value at €10.6B, down 17.1% YoY. Non- European investor activity dropped significantly. 🚪 Exits: Declined for four consecutive quarters, with Q1 2024 down 74.8% YoY. Expecting gradual recovery as monetary easing approaches. 💰 Fundraising: Healthy pipeline with a 27.8% increase in capital raised in 2023. Balanced fundraising characteristics. 🏛 New Regulations: Introduction of ELTIF 2.0 in Jan 2024, democratizing investment and attracting more retail capital. 🔗 Check out the full report for detailed insights! #PrivateCapital #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #FranceInvestments #AI #ML #ELTIF

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🎙️ Thierry Derouet of ITforBusiness interviews Remi FRANCOIS and Arnaud Tayac! 🚀🚀 The organic growth of 13 million connected objects serves as a testament to the notable rejuvenation of Sigfox 0G technology. With a renewed emphasis on core technological strengths, Sigfox 0G technology, led by UnaBiz, is poised to cater to the #logistics, #utilities, and #security sectors. The main objective is to maximise efficiency while keeping costs low to meet the demands of these industries. [In French] Read the article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUQxKrsU #MassiveIoT #Sigfox #TechnologyRevival #LPWAN #Convergence #UltraLowCost Henri Bong, Philippe Chiu, Davy Lassagne, Alexis Susset, Loïc Barancourt, Rémi LORRAIN, Jonathan Tan, Manuel Alvarez, Frank FISCHER, SzeMing Lee, Shuhui Fu

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🌟 When Finary's CEO Mounir Laggoune, a top tech start up, shares his thoughts on KAYP, you know it's valuable insight ! Mounir is a leading figure in the French tech ecosystem, particularly in the finance sector. His start up, Finary, was incubated at Y Combinator W21. Today, it is recognized as one of the most widely used tools for personal finance management in France. His YouTube channel boasts millions of views from individuals who benefit from his knowledge and expertise in this field. Receiving feedback from someone who has accomplished so much underscores the potential impact of KAYP in the digital document trade industry. Thanks to Mounir Laggoune for the discussion at and the encouragement in this journey. Watch the full video to hear his insights and see why KAYP stands out. 🚀 #ExpertOpinion #Innovation #KAYP #StartupSuccess #StartUp #Journey

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💡 You’re an AI maker and you need to streamline your processes for an accurate and trustworthy AI ? 👋 Come have a chat with us at the #FDDAY by France Digitale, this wednesday ! Charles KHONDJI & Jacques Mojsilovic will gladly engage with you to discuss last trends in business, tech and society and how to innovate while being up to regulation with the new AI regulatory Framework, the AI-Act. 💻 Ask about our static analyzer, #Saimple ! How it can give your AI algorithm a competitive edge by helping you easily implement the state-of-the-art in AI explicability and robustness validation based on ISO/IEC 24029 standards. To learn more about the event or register : https://fdday.eu/ Get more information about our static analyser, Saimple: https://saimple.com/ #Paris #France #artificialIntelligence #Finance #innovation

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Join us on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at ESCP Business School for "Shaping the Future of France's Startup Nation," organized by Web3TalentFair and Kurious Society. This event brings together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to discuss how startups are driving France's economic rejuvenation and shaping its future. Featuring two icons in France’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: 🎤 Roxanne VARZA, director of STATION F, championing innovation and talent at the world’s largest startup campus. 🎤 Michael Benabou, co-founder of Veepee, a pioneer in e-commerce and venture capital. Moderated by Adam Ayache (President, Kurious Society) and Benoît K. (founder, Web3TalentFair & GoodHive), the event will explore how French entrepreneurs are emerging as change-makers, revitalizing both the national and European economy. 📅 Mark your calendar to join the conversation that’s set to drive the future of innovation in France! 🔗 Link to the event in the first comment.

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Great session to get an initial understanding of what Generative AI is! Thanks Victoire Mine (Goebel) for organizing this training.

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Exciting news in the luxury data sector: Luxurynsight has acquired Heuritech a leader in visual artificial intelligence. This strategic move enhances Luxurynsight’s capabilities, enabling real-time consumer demand analysis and more precise market predictions. By integrating Heuritech’s technology, Luxurynsight provides a comprehensive 360° view of market dynamics, empowering #luxury, #fashion, and #beauty brands to make informed, data-driven decisions. Personally, this news resonates with me on a deeper level. In the past, I had the opportunity to work with Luxurynsight for one client and with Heuritech for another. Seeing these two innovative companies merge makes absolute sense to me. Combining their strengths is a smart move, showcasing how synergies like this can drive innovation and deliver even more value to clients. What are your thoughts on this? Do you see similar opportunities in your sector for complementary partnerships? Jonathan Siboni #ai #fashiontech #datadriven https://lnkd.in/e8x6tdjN

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Check out the latest buzz in the hotel industry—AI is taking the spotlight! 🌟 Quicktext has secured the #2 spot in AI across all companies and categories in France. It's an exciting time for innovation in hospitality, and Quicktext is at the forefront. #AI #HospitalityTech #Innovation

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