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Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site
EduTech

Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site

Colt DCS is set to expand its hyperscale services with the acquisition of land in Hayes, West London, to extend its existing facility, boosting the IT capacity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Andrew Foster appointed as Forterro's VP of Sales for northern Europe
Digital Transformation

Andrew Foster appointed as Forterro's VP of Sales for northern Europe

With years of enterprise tech expertise, Andrew Foster steps into Northern Europe VP of Sales role at ERP provider Forterro, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Hokodo secures GBP £100m debt facility to boost European B2B transactions
Cash flow

Hokodo secures GBP £100m debt facility to boost European B2B transactions

Hokodo, London's European digital payment terms provider, secures GBP £100m debt facility from global investor Viola Credit to support over GBP £1.5bn in B2B transactions across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO
Fintech

Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO

Luke Trayfoot, former PayPal and MangoPay executive, takes on role as Chief Commercial Officer at Brite Payments, heading the effort to expand their real-time bank-to-bank payment solutions across Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start
Data Analytics

Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start

Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.

By Patrick Bangert and Andrew Kirk • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Cisco launches Hypershield for AI-driven security upgrade
Firewalls

Cisco launches Hypershield for AI-driven security upgrade

Cisco responds to pressing cyber threats by launching Cisco Hypershield, a first-of-its-kind, AI-native security solution, set to redefine and fortify data centres and clouds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Anastasia Nyrkovskaya makes history as Fortune Media's first female CEO
Leadership

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya makes history as Fortune Media's first female CEO

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya charts history at Fortune Media, becoming the first female CEO and spearheading the media giant's digital transformation and global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M
Breach Prevention

Armis acquires Silk Security for a total of $150M

Armis, an asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, acquires Silk Security for $150M, aiming to create a comprehensive cyber threat management platform and bridge the gap between threat identification and resolution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Conferma welcomes fintech expert Kriya Patel as Non-Executive Director
Fintech

Conferma welcomes fintech expert Kriya Patel as Non-Executive Director

Virtual payments leader Conferma boosts its strategic expansion plan, appointing seasoned fintech executive Kriya Patel as new Non-Executive Director amid significant company rebranding.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
BeyondTrust takes over Entitle to boost cloud estate security
Software-as-a-Service

BeyondTrust takes over Entitle to boost cloud estate security

BeyondTrust's acquisition of privilege management solution Entitle will bolster its privileged identity security platform.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Commvault acquires Appranix to enhance global cyber resilience
Data Protection

Commvault acquires Appranix to enhance global cyber resilience

Commvault bolsters global cyber resilience with the acquisition of Appranix, aiming to help enterprises swiftly recover operational capacities post-outages or cyberattacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
HiBob unveils Bob Hiring to enrich talent acquisition strategies
Unified Communications

HiBob unveils Bob Hiring to enrich talent acquisition strategies

HiBob unveils Bob Hiring, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to streamline the hiring process, acknowledging the vital role of the right talent in driving business growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
ThoughtSpot appoints Ahmed Quadri as Chief Customer Officer
Data Analytics

ThoughtSpot appoints Ahmed Quadri as Chief Customer Officer

In a strategic move to enhance its customer experience, AI-Powered Analytics firm, ThoughtSpot, appoints veteran tech leader, Ahmed Quadri, as its new Chief Customer Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division
Artificial Intelligence

Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division

Fujitsu intensifies its battle against cybercrime in Australia and New Zealand by establishing a dedicated team of data security specialists, consolidating regional expertise and acquisitions like Enable and oobe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Digital brand building overtakes performance-only marketing
Google

Digital brand building overtakes performance-only marketing

A Nest Commerce report highlighting the usefulness of brand building in the digital world shows that full funnel performance eclipses traditional performance-only marketing, eliciting a 31% YoY ROAS boost for brands.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders
Microsoft

Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders

Satya Nadella's leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.

By Larry Robertson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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FPT unveils strategic vision embracing AI & green transformation
DevOps

FPT unveils strategic vision embracing AI & green transformation

FPT Corporation lays out a new strategy targeting AI, Automotive, Semiconductors, Digital and Green Transformation, positioning Vietnam as a leading global hub for business and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024