Private Equity stories
How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger
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Being strategic about the way you consolidate and integrate your respective tech stacks is critical.
Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Last week
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universities
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growth
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transport
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.
INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
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fintech
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m&a
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leadership
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.
IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
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gender diversity
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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.
IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
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dei
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iwd
Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.
Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
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data protection
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data management
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.
Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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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.
Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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venture capital
Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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big data
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bi
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payroll systems
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.
Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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cloud services
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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.
Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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cloud services
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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financing
CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.
Investment bank predicts 2024’s most influential climate tech trends
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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big data
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bi
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iot
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.
Former British Gas MD Ian Peters named Chairman of Sagacity
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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london
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housing
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management
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.
Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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sustainable it
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application security
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it automation
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.
Patrick Dennis named as new CEO of machine identity firm Venafi
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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quantum computing
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oracle
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.
Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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asia pacific
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m&a
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inflation
M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
Glory Global Solutions to acquire cloud-based commerce firm Flooid
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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pos
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cx
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martech
Glory Global Solutions confirms plans to acquire retail software provider Flooid, extending its commerce solutions portfolio.
Epicor appoints Joe Ayers as new Executive Vice President & CFO
Sat, 23rd Dec 2023
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big data
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bi
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m&a
Epicor, a global industry-specific enterprise software firm, promotes Joe Ayers to Executive Vice President and CFO.
Michael Harrison to steer UK Sales for Accelerated Payments
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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partner programmes
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hsbc
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london
Michael Harrison, having vast experience in global banks and tech firms, joins Accelerated Payments as UK Sales Director.
French startup ProvenRun secures £15m for cybersecurity expansion
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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france
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funding
French startup ProvenRun secures £15m in Series A round to expand its cybersecurity capabilities, led by Tikehau Capital.
Titans of Tech - Darren Guccione of Keeper Security
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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cios
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keeper security
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executive interview
Meet Darren Guccione, the CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security, a market leader in mitigating credential-related data breaches and cyber threats.
Egress scoops Security Innovation of the Year at UK IT Industry Awards
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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partner programmes
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compliance
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cybersecurity
Egress wins Security Innovation of the Year at the UK IT Industry Awards for pioneering adaptive security for cloud email.
Cybage Software welcomes Geoffrey Van Haeren to Advisory Board
Tue, 7th Nov 2023
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software
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global expansion
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digital marketing
Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd welcomes industry expert Geoffrey Van Haeren to its Advisory Board, adding to its expertise and innovation.