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How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger
Fintech

How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger

Being strategic about the way you consolidate and integrate your respective tech stacks is critical.

By Iman Ghodosi • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024
Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Health Technologies

Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors

Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
Fintech

INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO

After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Network Infrastructure

IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact

Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.

By Angelina Benham-Hermetz • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
Data Protection

Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle

Organisational culture plays fundamental role in managing the deluge of data in private equity, paving the way for more informed investment choices amidst market volatility.

By Vera Huang • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer
Data Analytics

Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer

Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer

Cyber-physical systems protector, Claroty, welcomes Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer following 2023's impressive $100m+ recurring revenue. Phillips' extensive tech, security and sales background positions him to steer future growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Internet of Things

Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer

Cyber-physical system security firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran, Derek Phillips, as Chief Revenue Officer amidst continued company growth surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Software-as-a-Service

CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Investment bank predicts 2024's most influential climate tech trends
Data Analytics

Investment bank predicts 2024's most influential climate tech trends

Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.

By Marion Jeng • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Former British Gas MD Ian Peters named Chairman of Sagacity
Health Technologies

Former British Gas MD Ian Peters named Chairman of Sagacity

Former British Gas MD, Ian Peters, appointed as Chairman of London-based data consultancy Sagacity, ahead of a predicted period of substantial growth in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Patrick Dennis named as new CEO of machine identity firm Venafi
Quantum Computing

Patrick Dennis named as new CEO of machine identity firm Venafi

Patrick Dennis has been appointed as the new CEO of machine identity management pioneers, Venafi, following the company's 150% YoY SaaS business growth. Dennis will steer Venafi's course in the AI and quantum computing era.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Inflation

Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges

M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

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IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
Fintech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges

Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.

By Carissa Kell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
EduTech

Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies

Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?
Application Security

Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?

Uncertainty clouds VMware's future following its £61bn acquisition by Broadcom, forcing many clients to contemplate alternate measures amidst concerns of staff layoffs and price hikes.

By Sammy Zoghlami • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Glory Global Solutions to acquire cloud-based commerce firm Flooid
Customer Experience

Glory Global Solutions to acquire cloud-based commerce firm Flooid

Glory Global Solutions confirms plans to acquire retail software provider Flooid, extending its commerce solutions portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023