ServiceNow to tap AI-powered intelligence firm Hitch’s capabilities to help customers address talent gaps
Key Signals in Enterprise Software
Centre Setup and Expansion Combining DEI with learning, Microsoft opens TechSpark hub in Mississippi In an effort to bolster the city’s economy and revitalize its workforce, the company is launching a TechSpark hub in Jackson, Mississippi. This initiative builds on the foundation of the Technology, Education, and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program, which helps local high schools build out computer science programs. Read More>> Powerhouse Company reveals IBM headquarters in Amsterdam The Company has revealed the design of the new IBM Headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The 35,000 square meter building will house start-ups and scaleups and amenities like fitness areas, restaurants, and lecture halls. Read More>>Deal NSW DCS signs AWS megadeal for USD 57.6 Mn The NSW Department of Customer Service has entered a deal with Amazon Web Services for infrastructure hosting services over the next three years. The contract will run until the end of May 2025 and extends the department’s existing relationship with AWS on a cluster-wide basis for the first time. Read More>>Partnerships Infoblox and Redington announce a strategic alliance This collaboration with Infoblox will help Redington’s extensive customer base across IT, ITES, BFSI, Pharma, Manufacturing, and other sectors simplify and secure their networks for hybrid environments that are foundational for remote work. Read More>>Mergers and Acquisitions Unit4 acquires Scanmarket to bolster ERP suite The acquisition is set to extend Unit4’s transactional procurement functionality by bringing in sourcing, spend analytics, supplier management, and contract lifecycle management. Read More>> LexisNexis acquires home inspection tech firm Flyreel Flyreel will become part of the insurance business within LexisNexis Risk Solutions, complementing the insurance data and analytics firm’s existing data assets that help assess risk for a structure’s inhabitants and location. Read More>> ServiceNow to acquire Hitch to help customers address talent gaps The company announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Hitch, a skills mapping and intelligence company. Hitch will add a new layer of AI-powered skills insights to the industry-leading Now Platform to help customers address talent gaps by tying employee learning and development to workforce planning. Read More>>Executive Movement Mark Clayton joins Datto as VP for the Asia Pacific Based out of Datto’s Singapore office, Clayton will drive Go-To-Market efforts across the Asia Pacific and expand its footprint in the region. In addition, he will be responsible for driving business growth and capturing the region’s enormous opportunity by leveraging MSPs and indirect channels to market. Read More>> BEUMER Group names new CEO Affective June 1, 2022, Rudolf Hausladen is the new CEO of the family-run BEUMER Group, succeeding Dr. Christoph Beumer, who has lead the company since 2000. Dr. Beumer will, however, remain a management board member until the end of the year and then move to the advisory board. Read More>>
Key Signals in Consumer Software
Centre Setup and Expansion New LinkedIn offices open in Midtown Atlanta as part of a larger local tech boom LinkedIn, the business and employment online service corporation, opened up office space inside the new Microsoft building on 17th Street this week. Moreover, LinkedIn Atlanta will be the company’s first office in the Southeast. Read More>> Mississippi Amazon facility to open in July The company’s newest fulfillment center in Mississippi is all set to open in mid-July, 18 months after the company announced the project. The 700,000 square-foot facility at the Madison County Mega Site in Canton will bring more than 1,000 full-time jobs to the area. Read More>>Deal Estate agency RE/MAX signs two-year deal with Zoopla’s Alto software The company has signed up its 250-plus member agents to use Zooplas Alto property software for the next two years. The deal will help its agents improve productivity and help it attract more agents to its network. Read More>> Eutelsat, Telenor set sail on maritime connectivity deal The agreement gives Telenor Maritime targeted resources and services in specific sailing areas, further highlighting the maritime sector’s interest in the Eutelsat Advance managed connectivity service. Read More>>Merger and Acquisition San Francisco firm acquires Amazon facility and nearby vacant land in Mesa An entity linked to San Francisco-based Stockbridge Capital Group completed the acquisition of two lots at the Longbow Business Park and Golf Club earlier this year. The venture — Chicago-based SNL Mesa LLC — will pay USD 48 Mn to the Amazon facility owner Lexin Longbow LLC. Read More>>Partnerships Lenskart forays into the fashion world in collaboration with JJ Valaya The company takes a giant leap into the fashion landscape through its collaboration with JJ Valaya for the campaign of its all-new bridge-to-luxury brand. With this, the brand aims to lead and cement its place in the space of fashion and bring forward its trend-specific product offerings. Read More>> Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc. and Apple team up For iPhone contactless payments feature The collaboration between both companies starts with an Early Access Program to allow sellers and vendors to evaluate the feature. Sellers would only require an iPhone and a Square Point-of-Sales (PoS) app to leverage the service. Read More>>Executive Movement Alibaba Group names new Lazada CEO in leadership shuffle Alibaba Group has appointed James Dong as Lazada’s new CEO, effective immediately. Dong has been with Lazada for over four years, most recently helming the role of CEO, Lazada Thailand and Vietnam. Read More>>
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Key Funding Alert
Edtech Start-up Cuemath Raises USD 57 Mn in the latest round of funding:
This fresh batch of funds will be utilized to improve their pedagogy and look at avenues to grow the company, including potential investments and acquisitions. The edtech start-up also plans to expand and scale up their operations internationally and enter over a hundred countries across the globe. Read More>>
Startup Spotlight
Company – Certn Total Funding – USD 83.92 Mn About: Certn is the leader in people intelligence solutions, using a people-first mentality, their focus is on providing real-time comprehensive background checks and ongoing risk monitoring for employees, contractors, and tenants around the world. Read More>>
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Covetrus focuses on developing a cutting-edge cloud-based veterinary operating system (vOS) that connects veterinarians to the technology that manages practices and allows them to spend more time with the animals in care. Read More>>
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