In Business Technology news this week…

Digitalization Boosts Demand for Unified ESM Platforms

Enterprises around the world are increasingly adopting enterprise service management (ESM) software to accelerate digital transformation, according to a new research report published by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

FiscalNote Selected by OpenAI for Collaboration As Inaugural Launch Partner for OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plug-in

FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS technology provider of global policy and market intelligence, announced it has been selected as one of 14 inaugural “trusted partners” – and the sole provider of legal, political, and regulatory data and information.

Hevo Data Strengthens Data Integration Offering with Google Cloud Ready – BigQuery Designation

Hevo Data, the leading no-code Data Pipeline platform, has announced their new Google Cloud Ready – BigQuery designation, attesting to the quality standard of their BigQuery integration and further boosting customer confidence in reliability.

In Computer Science news this week…

Appy Pie Design Announces AI Photo Enhancer

Appy Pie Design, the online graphic design software has launched AI Photo Enhancer – an AI-powered platform that enhances the quality of images, making them visually striking and appealing.

VSBLTY Names Digital Media, Analytics & Technology Expert Luiz Barros as Executive Chairman

VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Corp., a leading software provider of AI-driven security and retail analytics technology, announced that Luiz Barros has joined the company as Executive Chairman. Already a member of the Board, Barros has a successful track record as an entrepreneur, and as an intrapreneur leading industry-recognized business and digital transformation for Fortune 100 companies and global advertising agencies.

In FinTech news this week….

Britive Receives $20.5M Series B Funding to Support Surging Customer Growth

Britive, the cloud identity security platform, announced it received $20.5M in Series B funding to support surging customer growth and soaring interest in the company’s dynamic and intelligent privileged access management platform.

In HealthTech news this week…

Andor Health and Oradox Partner to Bring Open AI & GPT to Dental Care Management

Andor Health, the company reinventing virtual health as a platform, partners with Oradox, a dental specialty service organization.

In Information and Communications news this week…

Xoriant X-CELERATE Insights Analytics Solution Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Xoriant announced the availability of its X·CELERATE Insights analytics solution in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Microsoft Azure. Xoriant customers can now take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, with streamlined deployment and management.

Article of the Week

Slaying Data Storage Concerns: Cloud Storage At Your Service

From storing in the attic to storing on the cloud, data storage has changed places. Though, not its importance. Your data is a valuable asset that needs to be in reliable safe storage away from all malicious intents.

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In Business Technology news this week…

CGI partners with NetApp to help clients accelerate data-intensive digital transformation in the cloud

CGI announced a new global alliance partnership with NetApp focused on helping organizations across industry sectors unlock the full potential of hybrid and multi-cloud environments to drive flexibility, efficiencies and cost savings in the management of their applications and use of their data.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

SEI Launches CERT Certificate in Data Science for Cybersecurity

The CERT Division of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University announced the launch of the CERT Applied Data Science for Cybersecurity Professional Certificate program. Designed by CERT Division machine learning research scientists and cybersecurity experts at the SEI, the program is a series of courses teaching ML and AI techniques and best practices for the analysis of cybersecurity data using the tools of data science.

Ericom Software Expands Global Cloud Footprint with New POPs in Oracle Cloud’s Querétaro and Osaka Regions

Ericom Software, a leading provider of Zero Trust cloud cybersecurity solutions and developer of the ZTEdge SSE Platform announced that its Ericom Global Cloud platform will utilize the Oracle Cloud Querétaro Region to support demand for its ZTEdge Zero Trust Cloud Security solutions in Mexico and Central America, and the Oracle Cloud Osaka Region. Ericom is a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) with Powered by Oracle Cloud Expertise status.

In Computer Science news this week…

Altair Announces Altair RapidMiner: One Converged Platform for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Altair, a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the rebrand of its entire data analytics and AI suite as Altair RapidMiner, uniting all data analytics technology into one platform. Following the acquisitions of RapidMiner and World Programming, the Altair RapidMiner platform offers comprehensive end-to-end solutions from data ingestion and modeling to operationalization and visualization. Additionally, the platform is now available via Altair Units, delivering a new generation of Frictionless AI capabilities to customers.

In FinTech news this week….

JVCKENWOOD Selects Oracle Cloud ERP to Transform Finance Operations

JVCKENWOOD Corporation, a leading video, audio and telecommunications manufacturer in Japan, has implemented Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), including Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Performance Management (EPM), to help simplify and standardize financial planning and analysis, increase productivity, reduce costs and improve controls.

In HealthTech news this week…

El Camino Health is first in the world to adopt FloPatch advanced ultrasound technology for sepsis management

El Camino Health is the first health system in the world to adopt FloPatch, an innovative new technology that monitors blood flow in real time. Developed by Flosonics Medical, FloPatch is the world’s first wireless, wearable Doppler ultra-sound system that helps clinicians better manage intravenous (IV) fluid therapy earlier in the sepsis care pathway.

In Information and Communications news this week…

LegalMation’s Generative AI Powers UnitedLex’s First of its Kind Litigation Drafting Services for Large Enterprises

LegalMation, the award-winning generative AI legal technology company and United Lex, the leading data and professional services company, have joined forces to deliver the first-of-its kind legal drafting solutions to both law firms and corporate legal departments.

Article of the Week

Cloud Computing vs. Cyber Security: Digital Duo For Data Management And Security

The debate of “cloud computing vs. cyber security” has continued on for a long time. In today’s IT world, businesses worldwide generate enormous amounts of unstructured and structured data, resorting to internet-enabled services for adequate data management and security on the web.

Did you know? It has been predicted that there will be over 100 zettabytes of data stored in the cloud by the end of 2025. Imagine a billion terabytes or a trillion gigabytes for your understanding. In short, that’s a lot of data on the cloud!

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In Business Technology news this week…

Trianz Earns 2023 Great Place to Work Certification in the US and India. Trianz, a global digital transformation technology and services firm, is proud to announce that it has been certified as a Great Place to Work in the US and India two times in a row. This year, 91% of the employees said it’s a great place to work.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

Appy Pie Connect’s App Integrations Boost Productivity for Remote Workers. Appy Pie Connect, a leading cloud-based workflow automation SaaS, now supports an ever-growing range of AI-powered app integrations aimed at boosting productivity for remote workers.

Outreach Introduces Outreach Data Sharing on the Snowflake Data Cloud. Fastly, Inc. the world’s fastest global edge cloud platform, launched Fastly Managed Security Service, a premier 24/7 threat detection and response service dedicated to helping organizations significantly reduce the risk of web application attacks and associated business costs due to lost transactions. Available to Fastly’s global Next-Gen WAF customers, Fastly Managed Security Service further demonstrates the company’s commitment to helping global marquee customers deliver innovative, secure digital experiences to their users.

In Computer Science news this week…

Microsoft AI Solutions for Business Drive Innovation and Connection. A NYC area Microsoft Partner highlights AI-powered Microsoft business solutions in a new article on the eMazzanti Technologies website. The informative article first discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and Microsoft’s commitment to balance innovation and responsible progress.

ActiveFence Acquires Rewire as it Builds the Next Generation of AI for Trust & Safety. ActiveFence, whose mission is to protect online platforms and their users from malicious behavior and harmful content, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Rewire, a London-based startup that’s building AI for online safety.

In FinTech news this week….

River and Bitcoin Magazine Announce Lightning Partnership to Drive the Adoption of Bitcoin. River Financial Inc.is a leading Bitcoin technology company that offers Bitcoin brokerage accounts, Lightning, and mining. Today, River has announced a partnership with Bitcoin Magazine—the media publication behind the Bitcoin Conference in Miami.

In HealthTech news this week…

Live Remote Cardiac MRI Exam to Showcase Vista.ai’s Automated and Virtual Scan Capabilities at ACC.23/WCC. Vista.ai, a pioneer and leader in automated MRI solutions, announced that Dr. Michael Salerno, Chief, Cardiovascular Imaging at Stanford Health Care, will conduct a live remote cardiac MRI (CMR) scan using the company’s One Click MRI software at the American College of Cardiology’s 72nd Annual Scientific Session Together With World Heart Federation’s World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.23/WCC).

Veta Health and Interactive Digital Solutions (IDS) Announce Strategic Partnership. Veta Health and Indiana-based Interactive Digital Solutions (IDS) announced today their strategic partnership to expand IDS’s virtual care offerings through an exclusive reseller agreement.

In Information and Communications news this week…

Andrea Bendzick Promoted to President and CEO of Astreya. Astreya, a leading provider of IT-managed services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Bendzick to the position of President and CEO. Since taking on the role of President in February 2022, Bendzick has overseen Astreya’s strategic direction, services portfolio, and global expansion efforts in key international markets. Under her tenure as President, Astreya has achieved strong double-digit  growth and acquired several new, prominent clients.

Rocket Software Enhances its Rocket Modernization Suite for IBM i to Empower Organizations to Extend and Enhance Value of IT Investments. Rocket Software, Inc., a global technology leader that develops enterprise software for some of the world’s largest companies, unveiled significant enhancements to its Rocket Modernization Suite for IBM i, a comprehensive portfolio of products developed to enable organizations to modernize and optimize their investments in IBM i systems.

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How Are Availability Zones At The Core of Efficient Cloud Services

The geographic locations of cloud data centers are referred to as availability zones. Different regions provide varying levels of service quality in terms of latency, solution portfolios, and costs. Large providers have availability zones all over the world.

An availability zone is a separate data center within a single region. There are multiple data centers in each availability zone, and no single data center is shared by multiple availability zones.

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In 5G Technology news this week…

Cisco and NTT Collaborate to Bring Private 5G to Enterprise Customers to Accelerate Industry Transformation. Cisco, a worldwide leader in technology, and NTT Ltd., a leading IT infrastructure and services company, announced plans to collaborate to drive Private 5G adoption across the Automotive, Logistics, Healthcare, Retail and Public sectors.

In Business Technology news this week…

WWT and ACG Business Analytics Join Forces to Provide EMEA with Innovative Analytics Solutions. World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider with $17 billion in annual revenue, and ACG Business Analytics have established a strategic agreement to deliver advanced business analytics solutions within Europe, the Middle East and Asia (EMEA). Under the terms of the agreement, WWT will have the exclusive right to sell, support and provide training for the products and services of ACG Business Analytics in the region.

O’Reilly 2023 Tech Trends Report Reveals Growing Interest in Artificial Intelligence Topics, Driven by Generative AI Advancement. O’Reilly, the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, announced the findings of its annual Technology Trends for 2023 report, which examines the most sought-after technology topics consumed by the 2.8 million users on O’Reilly’s online learning platform. Each year, this usage data reveals which technology tools are growing in popularity—and which are declining—giving business leaders insight into the trends to watch over the coming year.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

Google Cloud Collaborates with StarHub to Bolster its Cloud Infinity Transformation Program. Google Cloud announced a new collaboration with StarHub, a leading homegrown company from Singapore that delivers world-class communications, entertainment, and digital services. Through this engagement, Google Cloud will support StarHub as it creates an open, secure, scalable, and energy-efficient cloud-native network for enterprises in Singapore.

Fastly Launches Managed Security Service to Protect Enterprises from Rising Web Application Attacks. Fastly, Inc. the world’s fastest global edge cloud platform, launched Fastly Managed Security Service, a premier 24/7 threat detection and response service dedicated to helping organizations significantly reduce the risk of web application attacks and associated business costs due to lost transactions. Available to Fastly’s global Next-Gen WAF customers, Fastly Managed Security Service further demonstrates the company’s commitment to helping global marquee customers deliver innovative, secure digital experiences to their users.

In Computer Science news this week…

Appy Pie Introduces Artificial Intelligence to App Making with its new AI App Generator. Appy Pie App Builder, the leading mobile app builder platform, has now introduced artificial intelligence (AI) to the app-making process with its new AI App Generator. The AI-powered app development platform will allow users to build and launch apps much faster than other methods. With Appy Pie’s AI App Generator, users need only enter a text describing the type of app they require and their preferences, which the platform will convert into a fully functional mobile application.

Opera announces collaboration with OpenAI to realize AIGC Ambitions. Opera, one of the world’s leading browser developers, announced a collaboration with the leading artificial intelligence research laboratory OpenAI. This news comes two weeks after Opera announced its plans to expand its existing AI program by entering the AI-generated content (AIGC) space through its own solutions and existing partnerships.

In FinTech news this week….

Octane Completes $407 Million Asset-Backed Securitization, Upsize from Initial $305 Million Target Issuance. Octane® (Octane Lending Inc.®), the fintech revolutionizing the buying experience for major recreational purchases, announced that it has closed a $406.9 million securitization (“OCTL 2023-1”) collateralized by its fixed-rate installment powersports loans. This is the largest of Octane’s seven transactions to-date and the first to receive a AAA-rating from both Standard & Poor’s (S&P)* and Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA)**.

Cloud Security Leader Wiz Announces $300 Million Series D Financing Round at $10 Billion Valuation. Three years from establishment, Wiz, a leader in cloud security, has raised $300 million at a $10 billion valuation led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and existing investors Greenoaks Capital Partners and Index Ventures. Valued at $10 billion, Wiz is now the world’s largest cybersecurity unicorn and fastest SaaS company to achieve a $10 billion valuation.

In HealthTech news this week…

ConcertAI’s TeraRecon, in Us2.AI Partnership, Integrates AI-Enabled Echocardiography Decision Support into Eureka Clinical AI Platform. ConcertAI’s TeraRecon Eureka Clinical AI SaaS platform brings artificial intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning technologies to fully automate a complete echocardiography or heart ultrasound report. Us2.ai’s FDA-cleared and CE Marked echocardiogram viewing and measurement tools can improve and speed the coordination-of-care for patients with suspected heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide.

Pulsepoint Launches All-Channel Measurement for Insight-Driven Consumer Activation in Partnership With Komodo Health. PulsePoint, a technology company revolutionizing health decision-making in real time, announced the launch of integrated direct-to-consumer (DTC) measurement solutions in partnership with Komodo Health, a leading healthcare technology company that has built the industry’s most complete and connected view of patient encounters.

In Information and Communications news this week…

Ribbon Cloud Native Solutions Enable Operators to Simplify Deployment of Telecom Network Services. Ribbon Communications Inc, a global provider of real time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions to many of the world’s largest service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators to modernize and protect their networks, today announced that its Core SBC, PSX and RAMP can now be deployed in a containerized, cloud-native environment.

Cisco and NTT Collaborate to Bring Private 5G to Enterprise Customers to Accelerate Industry Transformation. Cisco, a worldwide leader in technology, and NTT Ltd., a leading IT infrastructure and services company, announced plans to collaborate to drive Private 5G adoption across the Automotive, Logistics, Healthcare, Retail and Public sectors.

Article of the Week

Mobile Edge Computing: A One-Stop Solution to Manage Efficiencies

The goal of mobile edge computing (MEC), also known as multi-access computing (but we’ll get to that later), is to bring computer power as close as possible to the end user. Many refer to it as “the edge of the edge.” Sounds a little obscure? Fundamentally, the idea behind MEC is to process data as soon as it is captured, in close proximity to the location.

How is CPaaS Driving Brand Communications Effectively in 2023

What is branding if not communicating your message to your consumers? Brands become big when your message reaches the right audience, at the right time. This exact communication is facilitated by Communications Platform as a Service aka CPaaS.

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In Business Technology news this week…

Relevance Lab Secures Backing of Us$700 Million Csp Fund Ii; Eyes Accelerated Growth. Relevance Lab, a leading provider of digital transformation services, announced that it has secured the backing of US$700 Million CSP Fund II, a technology-focused private equity fund. With this investment Rajeev Srivastava & Sanjay Chakrabarty from CSP Fund II, will join the Board of Relevance Lab.

Stagwell’s (STGW) Code and Theory Network Expands Its Digital Transformation and Engineering Globally with Addition of YML. Stagwell expanded its digital transformation and engineering network Code and Theory with the addition of Silicon Valley-born digital product and design agency YML (Y Media Labs). The Code and Theory Network now includes six agencies: flagship shop Code and Theory, Kettle, Mediacurrent, Rhythm, Truelogic, and YML.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

New Partnership between ASC and Sunco Communication & Installation. ASC, a worldwide leading provider of software and cloud solutions announces their partnership with Sunco Communication and Installation. Sunco is a Canadian Microsoft Solution Partner offering managed IT services to improve efficiency and security for small and midmarket organizations.

Snowflake Launches Telecom Data Cloud to Help Telecommunications Service Providers Monetize Data and Maximize Operational Efficiency. Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, announced the launch of the Telecom Data Cloud, which unites Snowflake’s data platform, Snowflake- and partner-delivered solutions, and industry-specific datasets. The Telecom Data Cloud helps telecommunications service providers break down data silos within companies and across the ecosystem, allowing organizations to easily and securely access data in near real-time, enrich it with machine learning (ML) models, and then share and analyze it to drive better decisions.

In Computer Science news this week…

data.world Launches First AI Lab for the Data Catalog Industry. data.world, the enterprise data catalog for the modern data stack, launched the data.world AI Lab, a first for the data catalog industry. The data.world AI Lab brings together customers, partners, and academics to collaborate on using the latest AI technologies to improve data team productivity through data catalog integrations.

Vuzix Announces Android 11 Support for Its Latest Portfolio of Enterprise Smart Glasses. Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced that its latest portfolio of enterprise smart glasses, consisting of the Vuzix M400, Vuzix M4000, Vuzix Shield and Vuzix Blade 2, are now all fully able to operate using Android 11.

In FinTech news this week….

PURE Insurance Extends Its Long-Standing Relationship with OneShield, Signing New Five-Year Deal. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange (PURE), a leading policyholder-owned insurer of high-net-worth individuals, has committed to a multi-year agreement extending its use of OneShield Enterprise to include OneShield’s pre-built catalog of APIs through the Services Designer tool and unlimited access and use of the extensive use case library.

Visa Announces Departure of Vice Chair, Chief Financial Officer Vasant Prabhu. Visa announced that Vice Chair, Chief Financial Officer Vasant Prabhu will depart the Company on Sept. 30, 2023.

In HealthTech news this week…

Spacelabs Healthcare Expands Clinical Informatics Capabilities with Acquisition of Predictive Analytics Company PeraHealth. Spacelabs Healthcare announced that it has acquired predictive analytics company PeraHealth. Founded in 2010, PeraHealth develops predictive enterprise software based on the Rothman Index, a score to quantify patient acuity.

In Information and Communications news this week…

Aryaka Invests in Bringing its Award-Winning Managed SD-WAN and SASE to More Markets and Industry Verticals.  Aryaka®, the leader in Unified SASE solutions, announced that it is increasing investment in its Hyperscale Point-Of-Presence (POP) footprint across the globe for cloud-based services delivery. The company will also deploy its innovative AppAssure solution across all current and new POPs to enable SaaS acceleration for improved application performance for increasingly hybrid workforces.

Blockchain Infrastructure Provider, Zeeve, Achieves ISO, SOC 2 Type II and GDPR Compliance. Zeeve, the leading blockchain infrastructure provider, strengthened its commitment to security and data privacy by passing globally recognized ISO, SOC 2 Type II, and GDPR compliance audit standards recently. The comprehensive assessment measured the company’s platform practices against AICPA, IEC/ISO and GDPR standards, proving that their policies, procedures and operations adhere to best-in-class standards in this area of expertise.

Article of the Week

The Cloud Computing Giants: 5 Biggest Cloud Computing Companies

We never seem to bring up the fact that big tech companies control a sizable portion of the internet when we talk about regulating this industry; instead, the conversation mainly focuses on online privacy and location monitoring. Every day, we use free apps and services, but we never mention that the data they contain is stored in the cloud. Maybe we should start thinking about the monopoly these few firms have over our data if we want big tech to have less influence over how we live our lives.

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In 5G Technology news this week…

Kyndryl and Nokia Expand Global Network and Edge Computing Alliance. Kyndryl , the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Nokia the leader in state-of-the-art networking technology, announced a three-year extension and expansion of their global network and edge computing partnership, with a focus on developing and delivering industry-leading LTE and 5G private wireless services and Industry 4.0 solutions to customers worldwide.

In Business Technology news this week…

Tallan joins EY US, expanding cloud solution capabilities powered by Microsoft. Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Tallan, Inc., a technology solutions company, is joining the Microsoft Services Group of EY US to continue delivering custom software applications, data science, AI capabilities and infrastructure modernization solutions for our clients.

DISYS Partners with Appian to Accelerate Clients’ Digital Transformations. Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS), a global firm specializing in IT and workforce solutions, announced a new partnership with Appian (Nasdaq: APPN), a low-code and process automation leader. The agreement will support the digital transformation of both companies’ clients to improve performance across critical business processes.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

DAS42 Achieves the Data Analytics Partner Specialization in Google Cloud Partner Advantage. DAS42, announced that it has achieved the Data Analytics Services Partner Specialization in Google Cloud Partner Advantage. By earning this specialization, DAS42 has proven their capability and capacity in building customer solutions in the Data Analytics field using Google Cloud technology.

Mixpanel analytics now embeddable in top collaboration tools for faster product innovation. Mixpanel, the product analytics solution for product teams powering more than 7,000 of the world’s most innovative digital companies, announces ‘Embeddable reports’ for tools like Coda, FigJam and Notion. The integration means anyone can now share Mixpanel analyses in these, and hundreds of other tools, to make collaborative product decisions faster, based on data insights about the behavior of users.

In Computer Science news this week…

AI-Powered Medication Management Solution by DrFirst Named an Edison Awards Finalist. DrFirst’s SmartRenewal was named a finalist in the Edison Awards this week, recognizing the solution’s innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency for healthcare providers and safety for patients. For the second consecutive year, the Edison Awards recognizes DrFirst’s pioneering use of AI to make clinical workflows more efficient and medication errors less likely.

ThetaRay and Piie Collaborate in AI Technology for Insurance Payments.

ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, and Piie, Inc., an insurtech providing an intelligent payment engine, announced a collaboration to implement an advanced AML solution for insurance claim payments.

In FinTech news this week….

Yuga Labs Donates CryptoPunk #110 NFT to Centre Pompidou’s Permanent Collection. Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, and Meebits, announced the next installment of the Punks Legacy Project. CryptoPunk #110 will join the permanent collection of Paris’s leading contemporary art museum, the Centre Pompidou.

FinOps Foundation Announces Microsoft as a Premier Member.  The FinOps Foundation, a part of The Linux Foundation’s non-profit technology consortium focused on advancing the people and practice of cloud financial management, announced today that Microsoft is joining as a Premier Member company. Additionally, Microsoft’s Jimin Li will join the FinOps Governing Board as a voting member to help craft Foundation strategy and direction.

In HealthTech news this week…

ImageTrend Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. ImageTrend, Inc., a growing, market-leading software solutions and services provider in the public safety and healthcare communities, announced an equity investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“WCAS”), a leading technology and healthcare-focused private equity firm.

Veradigm and HealthVerity Collaborate to Advance Real-World Evidence and Care for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes. Veradigm^®, a leading provider of healthcare data and technology solutions , and HealthVerity^®, a leader in Identity, Privacy, Governance, and Exchange (IPGE) for real-world data, announced a collaboration that will advance real-world research and improve patient care for those with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The collaboration makes Veradigm’s data from their Cardiovascular and Metabolic Registries fully interoperable with de-identified patient data from HealthVerity Marketplace, the nation’s largest healthcare and consumer data ecosystem.

In Information and Communications news this week…

Kore.ai Launches Intelligent Virtual Assistant Automation for Zendesk Sunshine Conversations. Kore.ai, the world’s leading enterprise conversational AI platform and solutions provider, has announced the integration of its conversational AI XO Platform with Intelligent Virtual Assistant automation for Zendesk Sunshine Conversations. Now, Zendesk customers have access to virtual assistants through the XO platform that automate up to 90% of front-line requests, streamlining the customer service process.

Article of the Week

Cloud Computing Security: A “Cloud” Full of Possibilities and Risks

In recent years, cloud computing has become one of the most important trends in the technology industry. It has revolutionized the way organizations access and use IT resources, making it easier, more efficient, and cost-effective. But what exactly is cloud computing and what has driven its rapid rise in popularity? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what cloud computing security means along with several cloud security benefits and security risks of cloud computing.

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In Business Technology news this week…

Paradise Mobile Bringing New Communication Experiences to Bermuda powered by Mavenir’s End-To-End Cloud-Native 4G and 5G Network. Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, announced to be the technology provider powering Paradise Mobile’s 4G and 5G network.

Workato Unveils New and Improved Systematic Community to Better Serve Members. The Systematic Community, a professional development community for Business Technology leaders and Workato users, launched a new and improved version of its community platform that includes a brand new, colorful look, new user interface with leaderboards and badging,

In Cloud Computing news this week…

Couchbase Appoints Fidelma Butler as Chief People Officer. Couchbase, Inc, the cloud database platform company, announced Fidelma Butler has joined the company as chief people officer. Butler will lead the people function, aligned with the company’s values and operating objectives.

WinWire Welcomes John Castleman to its Board of Directors. WinWire Technologies, a Data-driven Digital Engineering company, announces the appointment of John Castleman, Former CEO of Mobiquity, to WinWire’s Board of Directors. John brings over three decades of experience in the software development and services industry.

In Computer Science news this week…

Pinecone now available on AWS Marketplace and GCP Marketplace. Pinecone Systems Inc., a machine learning (ML) infrastructure company, announced that it is now available on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace, as well as the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Marketplace, allowing AWS and GCP users to quickly and easily build advanced artificial intelligence (AI) applications using Pinecone’s leading vector database.

Former SteelSeries Executive Craig Olson Joins Industrial Augmented Reality Software Leader Taqtile. Taqtile, the world’s leading industrial augmented reality software platform, announced that longtime SteelSeries executive, Craig Olson, has been named its Chief Operating Officer. Olson, a private equity executive and mobile gaming software and hardware pioneer, joined SteelSeries in 2012 as President of Worldwide Mobile and helped the brand become the dominant global player in gaming accessories.

In FinTech news this week….

Vantagepoint A.I. Adds Cryptocurrency GALA To Predictive Forecasts for Independent Traders. Trading in cryptocurrencies represents a thrilling new frontier, and Vantagepoint AI, the pioneer company that empowers independent traders with artificial intelligence technology on their personal computers, had the foresight to commence training on its neural networks years ago to grasp their patterns and market correlations.

Billtrust Welcomes NSA Computer Exchange Corp as a Referral Partner. Billtrust, a B2B accounts receivable (AR) automation and integrated payments leader, has announced NSA Computer Exchange Corp (NSA) as a referral partner. NSA, an Infor Channel and Alliance Partner specializing in CloudSuite Distribution ERP solutions for wholesale distribution companies.

In HealthTech news this week…

Sensydia Achieves Study Target for Heart-Sound AI. Non-invasive cardiac assessment company Sensydia announced that it has completed its 225-subject development study at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). This study was conducted at UPMC to collect data for its innovative AI-powered, non-invasive Cardiac Performance System (CPS) that uses heart sound analysis to enable earlier detection and more effective therapy guidance for patients suffering from heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.

Strateos Appoints Alexander K. Arrow as Chief Financial Officer and Expands Team. Strateos, Inc., a pioneer in the development of remote access laboratories and lab automation software for life science research, announced the appointment of Alexander K. Arrow, MD, CFA, as Chief Financial Officer.

In Information and Communications news this week…

Keysight Modulation Distortion Solution Accelerates Testing of MISIC Microwave Devices and Components. Keysight Technologies, Inc., a leading technology company that delivers advanced design and validation solutions to help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, announced that MISIC Microelectronics has selected the Keysight S930705B Modulation Distortion solution to enable the fast and accurate active-device modulation distortion characterization of the company’s microwave devices and components.

Article of the Week

Top Cloud Computing Trends for a Winning Business in 2023

Cloud computing is a rapidly growing market, with over 91% of public users using it. This tremendous growth is attributed to various reasons, like growing adoption, remote workplaces, and the ability to access, share, and store data. Cloud computing trends are gaining immense momentum in sectors like business processes, application and infrastructure software, and system infrastructure.

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In Business Technology news this week…

Jobes Tech Launches a New Division Fueling Enterprise-Class Business Transformation Across Verticals. Jobes Technology Solutions , a transformational technology company pioneering smart technology solutions, announced the launch of its new corporate division, Majime to futureproof enterprises through its integrated automation platform and its agile workflows.

PredictHQ partners with o9 Solutions to accelerate the demand intelligence revolution. PredictHQ, the demand intelligence company, has announced a partnership and integration with o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

Cloudastructure a Finalist in the 2022-2023 Cloud Awards. Cloudastructure has been declared a finalist for 3 Cloud Awards in the international Cloud Awards competition, including:

Security Innovation of the Year SMB
Best Cloud-Native Solution
Best Use of Cloud in IoT

Uptake to Present at Geotab Connect 2023. Uptake, a leader in predictive analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS), announced it will take part in Geotab Connect 2023 from Feb. 5-8, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL.

In Computer Science news this week…

Ottonomy.IO and Goggo Network Partner for Fully Autonomous Robot Deliveries in Spain. Ottonomy.IO and Goggo announce their partnership for last-mile deliveries in Spain and Europe. This is the first time in Europe that a fully L4 autonomous robot will be traveling on public sidewalks to deliver commercial goods to consumers.

AnMed Selects XSOLIS to Modernize Utilization Management Across its Hospital System. XSOLIS, the artificial intelligence (AI) technology company creating a more efficient healthcare system, and AnMed announced a new partnership. The nonprofit health system caring for communities in upstate South Carolina and Georgia will lead the way to improve payer connections and deliver better care through XSOLIS’ AI and machine learning-driven CORTEX® platform.

In FinTech news this week….

Relay Payments successfully secures nationwide acceptance across U.S. warehouses. Relay Payments, the fintech company modernizing payments for the supply chain, logistics, and trucking industries, is now accepted at 10 of the top 10 unloading companies in the United States.

Threshold’s tBTC Launches Minting for Only Decentralized, Permissionless, Scalable BTC Bridge to DeFi. Threshold Network, a provider of cryptography services to unlock greater utility of digital assets, announced the launch of tBTC, the industry’s only decentralized, permissionless, and scalable Bitcoin-to-Ethereum bridge.

In HealthTech news this week…

ieso Digital Health Appoints Dave Icke as Executive Chair. ieso Digital Health, the innovative healthcare company developing AI-driven evidence-based mental health solutions, announced that David (Dave) Icke has joined the company as Executive Chair. Dave will lead day-to-day management of the company and chair the Board of Directors.

AnMed Selects XSOLIS to Modernize Utilization Management Across its Hospital System. XSOLIS, the artificial intelligence (AI) technology company creating a more efficient healthcare system, and AnMed announced a new partnership. The nonprofit health system caring for communities in upstate South Carolina and Georgia will lead the way to improve payer connections and deliver better care through XSOLIS’ AI and machine learning-driven CORTEX® platform.

In Information and Communications news this week…

ThayerMahan Protects Subsea Cables. Connecticut-based ThayerMahan, Inc, a world leader in autonomous maritime solutions, demonstrated that its SeaScout system can detect damage to export and transmission cables that carry power from offshore wind turbines to the onshore power making it possible to identify cable damage prior to failure.

Article of the Week

Top 5 Blockchain Startup Ideas That You Need to Invest in 2023

The blockchain market is worth trillions of dollars. Unbelievable? Well, for us also. Though, that’s what Gartner has predicted at the advent of the next decade aka – the 2030s. These forecasts make it obvious why so many venture capitalists are supporting blockchain company concepts.

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In Business Technology news this week…

Crave InfoTech launches white paper on SAP BTP as an intelligent platform. Crave InfoTech has launched a white paper on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) titled ‘Future of platform-driven intelligent enterprise computing’ which uncovers the top benefits of an intelligent platform (SAP BTP) amplified by the right extensions/products, a clean core, and user-centric Workflows.

DMI Announces Acquisition of Simplex Mobility. DMI, a global leader in digital transformation and managed services, announced that it has acquired Simplex Mobility (“Simplex” or the “Company”), a leading provider of asset and expense management software. Simplex provides a centralized platform that manages all aspects of a customer’s mobile ecosystem including inventory management, help desk support, and cost optimization.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

Arize Debuts Data Lake Connectors. Arize AI, a market leader in machine learning observability, launched a data lake connectivity solution for BigQuery, Delta Lake, Redshift, and Snowflake. Through Arize Data Lake Connectors, Arize clients with centralized inference stores can instantly link up their ML table data to Arize for robust model observability.

MSRcosmos launches SAP Modernization in a Box solution. MSRcosmos announced that it has launched SAP modernization in a box solution. Powered by Microsoft Azure, the SAP modernization in a box solution aims to transform your SAP landscape into an agile and intelligent enterprise architecture by extracting full capabilities of cloud, data & AI, and intelligent automation.

In Computer Science news this week…

Pioneering Video AI Startup, ShortTok, Announces Jayan Eledath as Chief Technology Officer to Accelerate Innovation and Drive Growth. ShortTok, an early-stage software company developing automated visual storytelling technologies, announces that it will appoint Jayan Eledath as its new CTO.

AWE Announces 150 Projects Advance to ‘MVP Phase’ in $100,000 XR Prize Challenge: Fight Climate Change, Representing 6 Continents In Urgent Worldwide Initiative. Augmented World Expo (AWE), the leading series of worldwide events focused exclusively on the business of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) all known collectively as XR, today announced that the global metaverse community has enthusiastically responded to the call to action posed by the XR Prize Challenge: Fight Climate Change.

In FinTech news this week….

Beryllium and Cuick Trac Secure Investment from Bema Capital. Beryllium InfoSec, Inc., an industry leading provider of secure virtual enclaves and compliance advisory services to the Defense Industrial Base (“DIB”), announced that they have received a significant investment from Bema Capital Investments, a Dallas-based private equity firm.

QuickNode Raises $60M Series B Round To Further Fuel Blockchain Adoption. QuickNode (“the Company”), the leading end-to-end development platform for Web3 builders, announced the closing of a $60 million Series B funding round led by 10T Holdings with participation from Tiger Global, Seven Seven Six, Protocol Labs, and QED, among others, valuing QuickNode at $800M. This latest round will be used to accelerate the Company’s global expansion and further empower the builders laying the groundwork for a decentralized, globally-connected future.

In HealthTech news this week…

AEYE Health announces best-in-class results, proving AI software is capable of predicting the future development of diabetic retinopathy in patients before diagnosable symptoms manifest. AEYE Health, a leading AI company for retinal-based diagnostics, is pleased to announce the recent publication of its paper describing the development of a deep learning algorithm which can accurately predict the future development of diabetic retinopathy in patients without any diagnosable retinopathy symptoms.

Rejuve.AI and TruDiagnostic Collaborate to Create more Accurate Chronological Age Prediction Tools.Rejuve.AI and TruDiagnostic have partnered to generate insights into the biology of aging and the relationship between DNA methylation (measuring DNA expression regulatory elements), metabolomics (the study of chemical metabolites of body processes), and proteomics (the study peptides and proteins) using TruDiagnostic’s rich data set and Rejuve’s AI expertise.

In Information and Communications news this week…

ZeroEyes Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Certification, Confirming Integrity of Information Security Management System. ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its Information Security Management System (ISMS) has been ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified, confirming that all data is properly safeguarded. Cybersecurity consulting and technical services firm Layer 8 Security helped ZeroEyes develop and implement business practices and policies optimized to achieve the certification.

Informed.IQ Teams with FIS To Deliver Faster Lending Validation. Informed.IQ, developer of AI-based software that verifies, streamlines and optimizes loan processing, is collaborating with FIS^®, the leading provider of technology solutions for merchants, banks and capital markets firms, to deliver accurate consumer income calculations and validation of applicant data, enabling lenders to make credit decisions faster and more accurately.

Article of the Week

Which In Business Is A ‘Must Have’ To Win Big in 2023?

The earliest memory of technology or the vague concept of it in the 1900s was telephones and television. Since then technology has evolved into a weapon of mass productivity – yes productivity and not production.

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In 5G Technology news this week…

Nomad Internet’s Groundbreaking 4G/5G Outdoor Wireless Modem Brings Lightning-Fast Speeds to Rural Homes and Businesses. Since Nomad Internet’s debut in 2017, the wireless internet company has been shattering the traditions of rural web access with lightning-fast wireless options. Now, Nomad Internet is continuing this tradition of leading-edge technology and exceptional service with the debut of the Nomad Ark.

In Business Technology news this week…

Retailers embrace AI transition to the cloud with SymphonyAI and Oracle. SymphonyAI, a leader in high-value enterprise AI SaaS for strategic industries, announced a collaboration with Oracle to offer SymphonyAI solutions on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) using key services including Oracle Exadata Database Service, GPU-accelerated computes, and performance monitoring. Starting with SymphonyAI’s retail and CPG vertical solutions, customers can now transition to the cloud to shorten technology deployment time and help ensure better real-time services with robust scalability and reduced costs.

UST Receives Gold Recognition from Brandon Hall HR Tech Excellence Awards. UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, has won GOLD at Brandon Hall’s HR Tech Excellence Awards 2022 in the ‘Best Advance in Business Strategy and Technology Innovation’ category. This recent win brings UST’s total Brandon Hall Awards to 10 for 2022. UST was recognized by judges for its use of Open Talent to accelerate UST’s internal HR digital transformation.

In Cloud Computing news this week…

Google Cloud Unveils New AI Tools for Retailers. Ahead of NRF 2023, the retail industry’s largest event, Google Cloud introduced four new and updated AI technologies to help retailers transform their in-store shelf checking processes and enhance their ecommerce sites with more fluid and natural online shopping experiences for customers.

Tredence Launches ATOM.AI, an Integrated Accelerator Ecosystem for Retailers and CPGs at NRF 2023. Tredence, the Data Science and AI Solutions company, announced the launch of ATOM.AI, an intelligently engineered platform that leverages AI to accelerate data and analytics modernization. Tredence announced the launch of ATOM.AI for retailers and consumer goods companies at NRF, the leading retail industry show hosted by the National Retail Federation.

In Computer Science news this week…

NashTech makes strategic acquisition of North American cloud and data solutions provider, Knoldus. NashTech, the global technology solutions business of Nash Squared, has acquired Knoldus as part of its strategic expansion in North America.

Aragon Research Recognizes Cresta as an “Innovator” in the Globe for Conversational AI in the Intelligent Contact Center. Cresta, the leader in real-time intelligence for the contact center, has been listed by Aragon Research, Inc in the “Innovator” section of the Aragon Research Globe for Conversational AI in the Intelligent Contact Center Report. The report recognizes the leading providers using conversational AI technology to improve customer and employee experience.

In FinTech news this week….

JourneyTEAM Selected for Bob Scott’s VAR Stars 2022. JourneyTEAM has been awarded as one of Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2022. This award recognizes 100 organizations honored for their accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software.

TaxBit Announces Acquisition of Digital Asset Accounting Startup Tactic. TaxBit, the leading tax and accounting provider for the digital asset economy, announces the acquisition of Tactic, a digital asset financial accounting platform that offers a streamlined accounting subledger to save businesses hundreds of hours on critical digital asset management and reporting. This acquisition will combine two leaders in the digital asset accounting space and establish TaxBit’s New York office presence.

In HealthTech news this week…

Ferrum Health Raises $6 Million to Bring Artificial Intelligence into Healthcare. Ferrum Health, a healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) platform developer, announced that it has recently raised $6 million in a funding round led by Urban Innovation Fund, Cercano Management, and Singtel Innov8.

Merck Selects Perceiv AI for Inaugural Digital Sciences Studio Cohort. Perceiv AI announced that the company has been selected by Merck for the inaugural Merck Digital Sciences Studio (MDSS) cohort, along with eight other early-stage biomedical startups from a pool of 152 applicants. The program started in November to fuel innovative digital technologies for drug discovery and development.

In Information and Communications news this week…

Darktrace Publishes 2022 Cyber-Attack Trend Data for Energy, Healthcare & Retail Sectors Globally. Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security artificial intelligence, released three new cyber-threat trend reports revealing 2022 attack data observed across its global customer fleet.¹ The industry reports pertain to the energy, healthcare, and retail sectors respectively.

SAS and project44 Team Up to Power Real-Time Visibility and Planning. project44, the leading supply chain visibility platform, and SAS, the leader in analytics software and services, announced its new retail ecosystem partner collaboration which will focus on harnessing supply chain data analytics to minimize disruptions impacting the customer experience.

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