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Applause names Salvi chief executive as AI push grows
Digital Transformation

Applause names Salvi chief executive as AI push grows

The software tester is expanding into agentic AI validation as Aatish Salvi takes over from Chris Malone and Tacita Morway becomes Chief Technology Officer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference
Semiconductors

Vista launches Vector Core Compute for AI inference

The new inference cloud is aimed at cutting latency and costs for enterprise AI, with a Los Angeles site live and Together.ai first to use it.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Intel unveils Xeon 6+ & widens AI push at Computex
Robotics

Intel unveils Xeon 6+ & widens AI push at Computex

Rising AI inference demand is reshaping server and device design, prompting Intel to push new processors, edge systems and rackscale infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
DC Advisory hires Oliver Parker to lead London tech M&A
Fintech

DC Advisory hires Oliver Parker to lead London tech M&A

DC Advisory has hired Oliver Parker as London Managing Director in its Technology & Software team, boosting senior software M&A firepower.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer

Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global revenue and expand sales of its privileged access management platform.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Sam Kroonenburg awarded for tech leadership & global impact
eCommerce

Sam Kroonenburg awarded for tech leadership & global impact

Sam Kroonenburg wins the 2025 Pearcey Victorian Entrepreneur Award for his tech leadership and global impact with ventures like Cuttable and A Cloud Guru.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m
Data Protection

Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m

Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Nasuni achieves $1.2 billion valuation, expands in UK
Hybrid Cloud

Nasuni achieves $1.2 billion valuation, expands in UK

Nasuni has reported a remarkable 26% revenue increase in FY24, reaching a valuation of $1.2 billion and expanding its workforce across the UK and Ireland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
LogicMonitor secures USD $800m to advance AI initiatives
Software-as-a-Service

LogicMonitor secures USD $800m to advance AI initiatives

LogicMonitor has secured an investment of USD $800 million, raising its valuation to approximately USD $2.4 billion to enhance its AI-driven observability platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Nasuni secures USD $1.2 billion investment led by Vista Equity
Customer Experience

Nasuni secures USD $1.2 billion investment led by Vista Equity

Nasuni secures majority investment led by Vista Equity Partners, valued at approximately USD $1.2 billion, to boost growth and innovation in the hybrid cloud market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Elsewhere Partners appoints John Doyle as VP
Financing

Elsewhere Partners appoints John Doyle as VP

John Doyle joins Elsewhere Partners as VP. His experience in private equity within the software industry will support growth-ready software companies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
LogicMonitor appoints Independent Board Member
Data Analytics

LogicMonitor appoints Independent Board Member

LogicMonitor appoints Lisa Edwards as independent board member to support innovation of observability solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Vista acquires KnowBe4 for $24.90 per share in cash
Software

Vista acquires KnowBe4 for $24.90 per share in cash

Vista Equity Partners acquires cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 for $24.90 per share in cash, marking a significant milestone for both companies.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
TripleLift appoints Dave Clark as CEO
Digital Entertainment

TripleLift appoints Dave Clark as CEO

Dave Clark named CEO of TripleLift, replacing Eric Berry. Clark brings over 2 decades of experience in ad tech, streaming, software and publishing.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022
SmartBear appoints Shital Whitmore as Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

SmartBear appoints Shital Whitmore as Chief Financial Officer

SmartBear promotes Shital Whitmore to CFO, while Bryce Chicoyne becomes COO. SmartBear has tripled revenue and EBITDA and completed seven acquisitions.

By Nadine Rogers • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Citrix and TIBCO to merge as part of $16.5b acquisition deal
Software-as-a-Service

Citrix and TIBCO to merge as part of $16.5b acquisition deal

Vista Equity Partners and Evergreen Software are set to merge with Citrix in a US$16.5 billion deal, creating one of the world's largest software providers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022

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Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit
Data Analytics

Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit

Banks using Universal Banking will see continued support as Pollen Street backs standalone growth and AI upgrades after the deal closes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
JAGGAER names first Chief Digital & AI Officer to boost platform
Unified Communications

JAGGAER names first Chief Digital & AI Officer to boost platform

JAGGAER has appointed Gopinath Polavarapu as its first Chief Digital and AI Officer to embed advanced AI into its One Platform, boosting automation and collaboration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025