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TechCrunch
30-05-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Grocery platform Misfits Market acquires The Rounds to further its mission of reducing food waste
Misfits Market, the online platform that delivers imperfect groceries to help minimize waste, announced the acquisition of household restocking service The Rounds on Friday. As a result of the deal, Misfits Market plans to take on over 250 items from The Rounds' inventory. This allows the company to diversify into additional categories, such as household items, including cleaning supplies and paper products. In a bid to transition The Rounds customers to Misfits Market, the company is offering a $30 credit, along with a complimentary one-year subscription to its new Misfits+ membership, which includes exclusive weekly deals and free shipping. The company declined to disclose the terms of the deal. It also couldn't confirm whether layoffs would be part of the acquisition, as decisions are still being finalized. The Rounds has raised a total of $66 million from investors such as Andrew Chen (Andreessen Horowitz), Annie Kadavy (Redpoint Ventures), Construct Capital, and First Round Capital. Along with diversifying its offerings, the deal will allow Misfits Market to collaborate with former partners from The Rounds, including major multifamily operators such as AvalonBay, Greystar, and Related. Misfits Market also aims to gain a stronger foothold in the industry as a result of the deal. Notably, the company will continue to pursue M&A as part of a broader growth strategy, especially at a time when consumer awareness of food waste and sustainability is on the rise. 'This market is ripe for consolidation, and we are constantly looking at deals,' Misfits Market CEO Abhi Ramesh told TechCrunch. Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW This marks Misfits Market's second acquisition, following its purchase of Imperfect Foods in 2022, another competitor in the market. Misfits Market, founded in 2018, offers produce that has been rejected by farmers and suppliers for being considered too 'ugly' to sell in grocery stores, often due to being too small, oddly shaped, or having discoloration. The Rounds, meanwhile, has offered its sustainable grocery delivery service since 2019 that refills home essentials using reusable packaging. To date, Misfits Market has rescued more than 238 million pounds of food, according to the company. The Rounds has saved over 1 million pounds of packaging waste and estimates to save an average of 500,000 pounds of food each week.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Hitachi Digital Services Announces Five-Year Strategic IT Partnership with Envista
DALLAS, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Digital Services, the digital consultancy and technology services subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced a five-year agreement with Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) ('Envista'), a global leader in dental care, to deliver end-to-end IT managed services across Envista's operations in more than 60 countries. Following a highly competitive tendering process, Envista selected Hitachi Digital Services as its strategic IT partner to support its digital transformation and operational efficiency goals. Under this agreement, Hitachi Digital Services will provide 24/7 global IT services—including application support, network infrastructure, analytics and business intelligence, and cybersecurity—through its global delivery centers in India, Mexico, Portugal, the U.S. and Vietnam. 'As Envista continues to scale globally and innovate across our family of dental brands, having a reliable, forward-thinking IT partner is critical to our success,' said Andrew Chen, Chief Information Officer at Envista. 'Hitachi's way of doing business aligns well with our commitment to continuous improvement through the Envista Business System (EBS).' EBS is Envista's set of values, processes, and tools that guide how the company innovates and drives growth. 'Our partnership with Envista is a major milestone that strengthens our position in the healthcare sector. Over the next five years, we'll bring the full strength of Hitachi Digital Services to support Envista's global operations with secure, reliable, and innovative IT services. Together, we're building the future of healthcare technology—smarter, faster, and more connected,' said Roger Lvin, Chief Executive Officer at Hitachi Digital Services. The partnership is expected to deliver year-over-year gains in operational efficiency through best practices and AI-enabled automation, freeing up Envista's internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives. To find out more Hitachi Digital Services case studies in healthcare industry, please visit About Hitachi Digital Services Hitachi Digital Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., is a global systems integrator powering mission-critical platforms with people and technology. We help enterprises build, integrate, and run physical and digital systems with tailored solutions in cloud, data, IoT, and ERP modernization, underpinned by advanced AI. By combining Information Technology and Operational Technology (ITxOT), we drive efficiency, innovation, and growth across industries. With over 110 years of Hitachi Group's engineering and technology leadership, Hitachi Digital Services is powering smarter platforms for a safer, more sustainable future. For more information on Hitachi Digital Services, please visit the company's website at About Hitachi, Ltd. Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at About Envista Holdings Corporation Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Its comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a wide range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit Contacts: Hitachi Digital Services, Menaka Thillaiampalam, Chief Marketing Officer, [email protected] HAVAS Red, Melanie Klausner, Executive Vice President, [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hitachi Digital Services
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hitachi Digital Services Announces Five-Year Strategic IT Partnership with Envista
DALLAS, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hitachi Digital Services, the digital consultancy and technology services subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced a five-year agreement with Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) ("Envista"), a global leader in dental care, to deliver end-to-end IT managed services across Envista's operations in more than 60 countries. Following a highly competitive tendering process, Envista selected Hitachi Digital Services as its strategic IT partner to support its digital transformation and operational efficiency goals. Under this agreement, Hitachi Digital Services will provide 24/7 global IT services—including application support, network infrastructure, analytics and business intelligence, and cybersecurity—through its global delivery centers in India, Mexico, Portugal, the U.S. and Vietnam. "As Envista continues to scale globally and innovate across our family of dental brands, having a reliable, forward-thinking IT partner is critical to our success," said Andrew Chen, Chief Information Officer at Envista. "Hitachi's way of doing business aligns well with our commitment to continuous improvement through the Envista Business System (EBS)." EBS is Envista's set of values, processes, and tools that guide how the company innovates and drives growth. "Our partnership with Envista is a major milestone that strengthens our position in the healthcare sector. Over the next five years, we'll bring the full strength of Hitachi Digital Services to support Envista's global operations with secure, reliable, and innovative IT services. Together, we're building the future of healthcare technology—smarter, faster, and more connected," said Roger Lvin, Chief Executive Officer at Hitachi Digital Services. The partnership is expected to deliver year-over-year gains in operational efficiency through best practices and AI-enabled automation, freeing up Envista's internal teams to focus on strategic initiatives. To find out more Hitachi Digital Services case studies in healthcare industry, please visit About Hitachi Digital Services Hitachi Digital Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., is a global systems integrator powering mission-critical platforms with people and technology. We help enterprises build, integrate, and run physical and digital systems with tailored solutions in cloud, data, IoT, and ERP modernization, underpinned by advanced AI. By combining Information Technology and Operational Technology (ITxOT), we drive efficiency, innovation, and growth across industries. With over 110 years of Hitachi Group's engineering and technology leadership, Hitachi Digital Services is powering smarter platforms for a safer, more sustainable future. For more information on Hitachi Digital Services, please visit the company's website at About Hitachi, Ltd. Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at About Envista Holdings Corporation Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, DEXIS, and Kerr, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Its comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a wide range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit Contacts: Hitachi Digital Services, Menaka Thillaiampalam, Chief Marketing Officer, HAVAS Red, Melanie Klausner, Executive Vice President, View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hitachi Digital Services Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Shock Gmail and PayPal alert lets crooks empty your bank as one savvy target cheers ‘thank god I was paying attention'
GOOGLE and PayPal users have been warned of a convincing new scam that allows hackers to raid their accounts. Cyber crooks have found a way to send out alarming emails that look like they're from the two companies. One of the key checks people often look out for to tell if an email is a con trick is the email address of the sender. Users have come forward sharing screenshots of emails from "no-reply@ that appear to be genuine. But it turns out that online criminals have found a way to mimic Google 's email addresses. Those behind it pulled the vicious ruse off using Google's free Sites web-building app to create fake pages that look convincing. The communications are presented as important subpoenas issued to Google by law enforcement demanding "information contained in your Google Account". Andrew Chen, who received one of the emails, wrote on X: "just got this phishing attempt. "Thank god I was paying attention." Last month, a similar technique was used to try and fool PayPal users, reports Bleeping Computer. In a statement to The Verge, Google said it had now "shut down" the loophole. "We're aware of this class of targeted attack from this threat actor, and have rolled out protections to shut down this avenue for abuse," the firm said. Protect your bank accounts: Enable Google's identity check today "In the meantime, we encourage users to adopt two-factor authentication and passkeys, which provide strong protection against these kinds of phishing campaigns." Two-factor authentication is becoming increasingly popular and can involve you needing a password and a passcode that's texted to you. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has previously predicted that passwords will be obsolete one day and stronger security will be needed. You still technically need a password to use multi-step authentication on Google but that's only step number one. Once you've entered a password, you'll then be sent a one time code to your smartphone. You'll then have to enter to gain access to a Google Account. This make things more difficult for hackers because they not only need your password but they would somehow need access to your phone too. TOP 20 MOST COMMON PASSWORDS IN BRITAIN Here's NordVPN's official danger list... password qwerty123 qwerty1 123456 liverpool 123456789 password1 qwerty liverpool1 arsenal 12345678 chelsea Password charlie football abc123 arsenal1 rangers Password1 charlie1
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Shock Gmail and PayPal alert lets crooks empty your bank as one savvy target cheers ‘thank god I was paying attention'
Find out how to protect yourself below MAIL FAIL Shock Gmail and PayPal alert lets crooks empty your bank as one savvy target cheers 'thank god I was paying attention' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GOOGLE and PayPal users have been warned of a convincing new scam that allows hackers to raid their accounts. Cyber crooks have found a way to send out alarming emails that look like they're from the two companies. 1 Google user notice something peculiar about the email Credit: X One of the key checks people often look out for to tell if an email is a con trick is the email address of the sender. Users have come forward sharing screenshots of emails from "no-reply@ that appear to be genuine. But it turns out that online criminals have found a way to mimic Google's email addresses. Those behind it pulled the vicious ruse off using Google's free Sites web-building app to create fake pages that look convincing. The communications are presented as important subpoenas issued to Google by law enforcement demanding "information contained in your Google Account". Andrew Chen, who received one of the emails, wrote on X: "just got this phishing attempt. "Thank god I was paying attention." Last month, a similar technique was used to try and fool PayPal users, reports Bleeping Computer. In a statement to The Verge, Google said it had now "shut down" the loophole. "We're aware of this class of targeted attack from this threat actor, and have rolled out protections to shut down this avenue for abuse," the firm said. Protect your bank accounts: Enable Google's identity check today "In the meantime, we encourage users to adopt two-factor authentication and passkeys, which provide strong protection against these kinds of phishing campaigns." Two-factor authentication is becoming increasingly popular and can involve you needing a password and a passcode that's texted to you. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has previously predicted that passwords will be obsolete one day and stronger security will be needed. You still technically need a password to use multi-step authentication on Google but that's only step number one. Once you've entered a password, you'll then be sent a one time code to your smartphone. You'll then have to enter to gain access to a Google Account. This make things more difficult for hackers because they not only need your password but they would somehow need access to your phone too.
