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Dave Howden appointed CEO of Ambit AI, Succeeding Tim Warren

Dave Howden appointed as CEO of computer software company Ambit AI, replacing outgoing CEO Tim Warren. Exciting next steps ahead for the company.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Data Analytics

Epicor appoints Joe Ayers as new Executive Vice President & CFO

Epicor, a global industry-specific enterprise software firm, promotes Joe Ayers to Executive Vice President and CFO.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Sat, 23rd Dec 2023

Partner Programmes

Michael Harrison to steer UK Sales for Accelerated Payments

Michael Harrison, having vast experience in global banks and tech firms, joins Accelerated Payments as UK Sales Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Keeper Security

Titans of Tech - Darren Guccione of Keeper Security

Meet Darren Guccione, the CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security, a market leader in mitigating credential-related data breaches and cyber threats.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2023

Unified Communications

Gavin Patterson joins Beamery as Lead Independent Director

Gavin Patterson, former Salesforce President and CEO of BT, has been appointed as the new Lead Independent Director of AI platform Beamery.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

IT Automation

OpenOcean reveals 13 new unicorns with 2023 Automation Market Map

New data shows private investment in enterprise automation firms has already exceeded 2022, as Europe continues to trail the US.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023

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Quantum Computing

Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost

Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024

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