Business Transformation stories - Page 15

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.

A report by BIE indicates UK tech leaders prioritise cybersecurity amidst business transformations, with 50% of firms having faced breaches in the last year.

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.

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.

Ignition has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointments of Greg Strickland as CEO and Amy Foo as CFO, aiming for future growth.

French platform Pigment has partnered with Deloitte to deliver AI-driven planning solutions, enhancing corporate agility amid rapid market changes.

A survey by Soldo shows that 88% of UK finance leaders believe restricted budget access is hindering business growth and employee productivity.

Citi and Barclays have invested in Validis to boost banking innovation, focusing on automated data standardisation for improved lending processes.

Software provider Codatech has rebranded as Finity, launching a new recfintech platform to streamline recruitment payments for the temporary sector.

JAGGAER has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape's Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Direct Spend 2024 Vendor Assessment.

A wave of automation is revolutionising company management, enhancing efficiency across accounts payable, inventory, and financial planning.

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.

As inflation and uncertainty strain budgets, businesses are turning to Zero-Based Everything, a strategy promising savings of 10-25% and up to 50% in procurement.

Dragos has appointed Ekta Singh-Bushell as its inaugural Chief Operating Officer, aiming to boost operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

M Group Services has appointed Archie Norman as its new non-executive Chairman, bringing extensive experience from major British corporations.

Cognizant and Zscaler have strengthened their partnership to deliver an AI-enabled zero trust cloud security platform, enhancing enterprise cybersecurity.

RapidCanvas has secured USD $16 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aimed at addressing the global shortage of data scientists and engineers.

The year 2025 is set to revolutionise the technology sector, with AI becoming central to transforming productivity and collaboration, experts predict.

Mapp has appointed James Brooke as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a pivotal moment for the company as it aims to enhance growth and AI-driven innovation.

MIT and Mecalux are launching a five-year project to enhance logistics using self-learning AI, aiming to transform industry decision-making and efficiency.