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LG invests USD $10 million in SBVA’s Alpha Intelligence Fund
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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LG Electronics pledges USD $10 million to SBVA's Alpha Intelligence Fund, targeting AI and deep-tech startup growth and future business innovation.
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Singapore firms predict AI talent demand, face local hiring issues
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Deel's latest survey reveals 86% of large Singaporean firms expect AI demand to rise, yet 39% face challenges in sourcing qualified AI talent locally.
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Splunk named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 2024
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Splunk continues to dominate in observability as it secures its place as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant, following notable integration of Cisco AppDynamics.
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Umbraco acquires Dutch firm uMarketingSolutions for CMS enhancement
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Umbraco acquires uMarketingSolutions to integrate advanced analytics, personalisation, and marketing automation into its CMS platform, enhancing user engagement and conversion.
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Infobip appoints Yariv Dafna as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Yariv Dafna, with nearly 20 years of finance and business management experience, joins Infobip as CFO to help drive the company's continued growth.
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AMD acquires ZT Systems in a USD $4.9 billion AI strategy move
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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AMD to acquire ZT Systems for USD $4.9 billion, enhancing its AI strategy and data centre capabilities. The deal, featuring contingent payments, closes H1 2025.
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AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as new General Manager
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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AppOmni appoints Joel Wallenstrom as General Manager to spearhead its SaaS security initiatives, integrating Product, Engineering, and Customer Success disciplines.
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D2L acquires H5P Group, launches AI-powered D2L Lumi
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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D2L acquires H5P Group and launches D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool designed to enrich learning experiences and streamline educational content creation.
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Exclusive: Entrust discusses future of digital identity and security
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Entrust has revealed their strategic focus on evolving digital security, with a keen eye on zero trust and digital identity initiatives.
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Lumify Group acquires Wizard Corporate Training to expand portfolio
Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Lumify Group has acquired Wizard Corporate Training, expanding its portfolio with 25 new professional development courses to enhance training solutions across Australasia.
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CVC acquires significant stake in global software firm Epicor
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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CD&R and CVC will co-own Epicor, a leader in enterprise SaaS, under a new agreement enhancing SaaS migration and global expansion; financial terms undisclosed.
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Princeton Digital acquires Yahoo’s Singapore data centre SG3
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Princeton Digital Group has acquired Yahoo's SG3 data centre in Singapore, strengthening its infrastructure and expanding its footprint in the region.
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Commvault named leader in GigaOm 2024 cloud data report
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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Commvault has been named a Leader in the 2024 GigaOm Sonar Report for Cloud-Native Data Protection, earning top marks across 10 key characteristics.
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead enterprise sales amidst its SvHCI market launch. Odle to develop key strategies.
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Shai Morag appointed Tenable's new chief product officer
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Tenable has named Shai Morag as chief product officer to accelerate its cloud-first strategy. Morag, who joined via Ermetic's acquisition, brings extensive cybersecurity expertise.
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Syfe secures USD $27 million in equity funding to boost growth
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Syfe secures USD $27 million in latest funding round, bringing total to USD $79 million, despite Asia's lowest investment levels since 2015.
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HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.
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Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.
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Fortinet acquires Next DLP to enhance data protection capabilities
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Fortinet boosts its enterprise data protection portfolio by acquiring Next DLP, enhancing its DLP capabilities across SASE and endpoint deployments.
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Infinigate reports 16% revenue growth for Q1 2024-2025
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Infinigate's Q1 FY 2024-25 saw a 16% YoY revenue boost, driven by strong European growth and strategic acquisition of Wavelink in Australia and New Zealand.