Being AI still acquisition-focused despite hitches

Being AI still acquisition-focused despite hitches
Being AI was listed with acquisition and investment as a key part of its AI growth strategy, but so far has had little success. (Image: Getty)
Ben Moore
Being AI still has an acquisition strategy at its core, despite three attempts this year not coming to full fruition.The New Zealand Exchange-listed company (NZX) completed one of four acquisitions announced to shareholders in 2024, paying $200,000 for the business assets of Villa Education Trust.Three potential acquisitions – Tymestack, Spectrum Consulting and Solution Dynamics – all technology companies with an artificial intelligence (AI) product, did not pan out as originally announced.Being AI is also offloading Being Consultan...

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