Spending

Microsoft acquires Seattle startup Suplari, which uses AI to analyze corporate spending

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Microsoft acquires Seattle startup Suplari, which uses AI to analyze corporate spending

Suplari co-founders Jeff Gerber, Brian White and Nikesh Parekh. (Suplari photo) Microsoft has acquired Suplari, a Seattle-based startup that uses artificial intelligence to help companies understand and manage their spending. Suplari was founded in 2016 and analyzes procurement and expenditure data that flow into various company systems. It can provide recommendations for cost savings, risks, … Read more

Analysis: Video game spending is setting records, but can the industry meet increasing demand?

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Analysis: Video game spending is setting records, but can the industry meet increasing demand?

The first full year of the pandemic caused a significant surge in video game exposure that continues to this day. (NPD group diagram) Last month, American consumers spent $ 5.6 billion on video game hardware, accessories, and miscellaneous content. This corresponds to an increase of 18% compared to March 2020 and a record for March … Read more

Live Updates: Biden’s Budget Includes $1.52 Trillion in Federal Spending

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Live Updates: Biden’s Budget Includes $1.52 Trillion in Federal Spending

Here’s what you need to know: President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a White House appearance on Thursday.Credit…Amr Alfiky/The New York Times President Biden proposed a vast expansion of federal spending on Friday, calling for a 16 percent increase in domestic programs as he tries to harness the government’s power to reverse what … Read more