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Claroty names Nick Haan as new Field CTO for Strategic Partners
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iot
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty appoints Nick Haan, former Nozomi Networks Field CTO, as Field CTO for Strategic Partners to drive growth in the EMEA region amidst booming revenues.
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SentinelOne reports significant growth & first positive profits
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growth
SentinelOne posts its first-ever positive net income in Q2 FY 2025, with a 33% revenue boost to USD $199 million, marking 12 consecutive quarters of margin improvement.
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Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at USD $3.5 billion, with Google Ventures leading the round and joining the board.
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Claroty appoints Logan & Gidley as EMEA chief technology officers
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digital transformation
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iot
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physical security
Claroty appoints Matt Logan and Elliot Gidley as Field CTOs for EMEA to bolster CPS security amidst growing infrastructure complexities, driving customer-focused strategies.
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Reltio appoints James Redfern as new Chief Financial Officer
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ai
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tax
Reltio has named James Redfern as its new CFO to lead global finance during a pivotal growth phase, leveraging AI opportunities.
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CVC acquires significant stake in global software firm Epicor
Last month
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saas
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data analytics
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erp
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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Thrive Learning promotes Cassie Gasson to Co-CEO role
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cartech
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branding
Thrive Learning names Cassie Gasson as Co-CEO alongside founder Sean Reddington, marking a notable shift in leadership for the flourishing learning tech firm.
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Amplitude reports 8% revenue growth, new CFO, & sanctions risk
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martech
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wordpress
Amplitude posts an 8% revenue growth to USD $73.3 million, appoints Andrew Casey as new CFO, and prepares for potential sanctions-related risks impacting receivables.
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Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to president amid strong growth
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saas
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ecm
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martech
Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to President, strengthening ties between product, marketing, and engineering; annual recurring revenue tops USD $400 million.
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blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager
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connectivity
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nz
Australian managed services provider blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager to fortify strategic growth, following 85% ARR rise in five years.
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AI startup Sybill secures USD $11 million to enhance B2B sales
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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ai
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ai assistant
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arr
AI startup Sybill raises USD $11 million to enhance its AI assistant for B2B sales, automating lead conversion and achieving rapid growth in less than a year.
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Impact.com launches new referral marketing platform
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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saas
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martech
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cybersecurity
impact.com rolls out impact.com/advocate, a new referral marketing platform to foster brand-customer engagement through customised, automated referral programs.
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Exclusive: Secureworks riding cybersecurity leadership wave
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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digital transformation
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Wendy Thomas, CEO of Secureworks, has delved into the company's global cybersecurity strategies and challenges, highlighting its approach and expertise in battling AI-driven threats.
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Deel acquires Hofy to enhance global HR & IT integration
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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deel
Deel, a global HR and payroll firm valued at USD $12 billion, has acquired Hofy, a London startup, to enhance its remote working solutions and launch Deel IT.
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CBSO selects iplicit for enhanced financial management
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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financial management
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arr
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cbso
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has chosen iplicit's cloud accounting software to enhance its financial operations, streamlining processes for its busy team.
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New Zealand AI research tool reaches 370,000 scientists globally
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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ai
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libraries
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us
Litmaps, a New Zealand AI tool, has expanded its growth to 370,000 global users, preparing for a Series A to expand its academic reach.
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Rapid7 to acquire Noetic Cyber to boost security operations
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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risk & compliance
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productivity
Rapid7 to acquire Noetic Cyber, aiming to bolster its security ops platform with enhanced visibility and threat management. Expected closure: Q3 fiscal 2024.
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Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for APJ
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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iot
Claroty appoints Jason Pearce as Field CTO for Asia Pacific and Japan, marking significant regional growth and a commitment to securing critical infrastructure.
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CrowdStrike joins S&P 500 with record USD $3 billion ARR
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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martech
CrowdStrike, now part of the S&P 500 Index, hits a record USD $3.65 billion ARR, solidifying its role as an AI-driven cybersecurity leader.
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Riverbed unveils Riverbed One partner program to boost IT efficiency
Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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it training
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certification
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riverbed
Riverbed has launched Riverbed One, a new partner program aimed at enhancing success with AI-driven solutions and simplified engagement, to meet evolving IT demands.