Solera has launched the Solera AI Engine, a cloud-native intelligence layer embedded in its Cloud Platform to speed development of AI-driven applications across the automotive ecosystem. The company positioned it as shared infrastructure rather than AI added to legacy tools, targeting dealers, insurers, repair shops, fleets, and parts suppliers. The AI Engine is built on...

 Welcome to the one hundred sixtieth edition of the Japan FinTech Observer.  

For years, I only used Amazon for clothing and last-minute household items, not everyday groceries. I’ve got a tight budget, and I assumed I’d find the best prices for those at the grocery store.  I  pushed my cart down the aisle, comparing prices on cereal boxes, spices, and snacks, because I believed it was the...