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Business Transformation stories - Page 4

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Monday.com unveils AI strategy to revolutionise workflows
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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monday.com has unveiled its ambitious AI Vision, set to integrate artificial intelligence across its products by 2025, aiding businesses in their digital transformation.
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Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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cleantech
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cfo
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renewable energy
Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.
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SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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hybrid cloud
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solarwinds
SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.
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UK technology heads prioritise cybersecurity in 2025
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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A report by BIE indicates UK tech leaders prioritise cybersecurity amidst business transformations, with 50% of firms having faced breaches in the last year.
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Flock Consulting appoints Matt Hemens as Head of Sales
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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telstraclear
Flock Consulting has appointed Matt Hemens as Head of Sales, aiming to enhance growth and expand its reach in New Zealand and Australia.
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IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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it in manufacturing
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ifs
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financial results
IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.
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SugarCRM appoints industry veteran Bob Stutz to board
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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crm
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cx
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martech
SugarCRM has appointed Bob Stutz to its board of directors, drawing on his 30 years of experience in transforming CRM solutions globally.
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Lumify Work teams up with AI CERTs for new courses
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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Lumify Work has partnered with AI CERTs to provide vendor-agnostic AI certifications across Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, aiming to enhance AI education.
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BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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leadership
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growth
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bt group
Jon James has been appointed as CEO of BT Business, set to take the helm next month, as the company shifts focus towards the UK market.
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Agentic AI: The next frontier of AI power
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Agentic AI is emerging as a transformative force in business, enhancing decision-making and innovation by automating complex tasks and processes.
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Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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cfo
Ignition has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointments of Greg Strickland as CEO and Amy Foo as CFO, aiming for future growth.
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Pigment & Deloitte team up for AI-driven planning solutions
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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risk & compliance
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genai
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French platform Pigment has partnered with Deloitte to deliver AI-driven planning solutions, enhancing corporate agility amid rapid market changes.
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Finance leaders cite limited budget access as growth barrier
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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financial systems
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collaboration
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customers
A survey by Soldo shows that 88% of UK finance leaders believe restricted budget access is hindering business growth and employee productivity.
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EY report highlights AI trends & challenges for 2025
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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malware
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digital transformation
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phishing
EY Consulting has released its Transformation Insider, examining AI trends in 2025, highlighting security risks and the need for strategic oversight in tech.
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Rapid Circle announces new leadership for ANZ region
Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Rapid Circle has appointed George Stavrakakis as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance its growth in the region's tech sector.
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Citi & Barclays invest in Validis for banking innovation
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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risk & compliance
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financial institutions
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data automation
Citi and Barclays have invested in Validis to boost banking innovation, focusing on automated data standardisation for improved lending processes.
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Codatech rebrands to Finity, unveils 'recfintech' platform
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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fintech
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payment technologies
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software development
Software provider Codatech has rebranded as Finity, launching a new recfintech platform to streamline recruitment payments for the temporary sector.
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Jaggaer named leader in direct spend by IDC MarketScape
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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saas
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data analytics
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analyst report
JAGGAER has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape's Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Direct Spend 2024 Vendor Assessment.
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Automation ideas to save time and free up your people
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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devops
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apm
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software development
A wave of automation is revolutionising company management, enhancing efficiency across accounts payable, inventory, and financial planning.
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Unit4 announces Simon Paris as new CEO
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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saas
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edutech
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higher education
Unit4 has appointed Simon Paris as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ettling, who will depart at the end of January. Paris aims to build on the company's SaaS success.