WekaIO™ (Weka), the innovation leader in high-performance, scalable file storage for data-intensive applications, today announced the appointment of Shailesh Manjrekar as Head of AI and Strategic Alliances. Manjrekar comes to WekaIO from SwiftStack, a leading provider of data storage and management solutions for data-driven customers. During his time at SwiftStack, he was Head of AI, […]
F5 Networks (NASDAQ: FFIV) announced that it has completed the acquisition of Shape Security, a leader in online fraud and abuse prevention, adding protection from automated attacks, botnets, and targeted fraud to F5’s world-class portfolio of application services. On December 19, 2019, F5 announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Shape. This […]
Remitly, the online money transfer service used by more than two million people globally, is announcing its collaboration with Alipay, the world’s leading payment and lifestyle platform. The agreement enables Remitly customers to send money from their smartphone or computer, and for funds to be received within the Alipay app. Remitly is the first major […]
GDCA Inc., a California-based company that specializes in legacy equipment manufacturing of obsolete embedded computer equipment, announced this week that it has reached a partnership deal with Radisys, a leader in providing open telecom solutions to service providers worldwide. Together, the companies have completed the transfer of over 300 COM Express and ATCA product lines […]
Capco, a leading management and technology consultancy focused on the financial services and energy industries, has announced the hiring of Pennsylvania-based Bill Stewart and Chicago-based Paul Mokdessi as Partners. Bill Stewart will add to Capco’s increasing presence in cybersecurity, and will take a leading role in driving growth for this practice across the U.S., and […]
Calibrate Ventures (“Calibrate”), a Series A venture capital firm investing in advanced technologies that reshape industries and our future, today announced that Aimée Leifer and Dan Murray have joined the firm as Venture Partners. In their roles, they will advise and support Calibrate and its portfolio companies, and provide independent counsel on investment decision making […]
K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), one of the nation’s preeminent tech-enabled education companies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Galvanize Inc., a leader in developing talent and capabilities for individuals and corporations in technical fields such as software engineering and data science. The acquisition of Galvanize positions K12 as a […]
FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE), the intelligence-led security company, today announced the winners of its 2019 Partner Awards. Each award recognizes the achievements of the top FireEye partners in 2019, highlighting their contributions to help protect customers around the world and the growth of their security business with FireEye. The award ceremony was held at FireEye […]
Smithers is pleased to announce that the annual Phosphors & Quantum Dots Industry Forum will be held March 11-13, 2020 at the Hilton Portland Downtown, Portland, Oregon. Previously known to the photonics industry as the Phosphors Global Summit and Quantum Dots Industry Forum, this year’s conference agenda will continue to explore the latest growth opportunities […]
Teslar Software (Teslar), a provider of automated workflow and portfolio management tools that help community financial institutions thrive, announced today that Community State Bank has selected its advanced platform to improve efficiencies within the commercial lending process while enhancing the overall borrower experience. Union Grove, Wis.-based Community State Bank is primarily a business bank with […]
SiFive, Inc., the leading provider of commercial RISC-V processor IP and silicon solutions, today announced that Chris Lattner, a distinguished Silicon Valley software engineer, has joined the company to lead SiFive Platform Engineering as SVP. Lattner brings 15 years of leadership in software engineering and machine learning infrastructure, leading teams at Apple, Tesla, and most […]
Comcast today announced it has completed the acquisition of Blueface® – a Dublin, Ireland-based global technology provider and leader in unified communications solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The acquisition adds Blueface’s proprietary and fully customizable cloud voice unified communications platform to Comcast Business’s portfolio of business-grade solutions; helping to provide businesses the […]
Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced the launch of LoRa® Smart Home, a device designed for LPWAN based smart home, community and consumer applications. The transceiver provides low power, broad coverage for indoor and neighborhood area IoT devices connecting to sensors and actuators for safety, […]
75 million people in the US are now using a smart speaker, and more than half of them – 39 million – are using it to control their smart TV, video streamer or other TV device at least weekly. This finding comes from Strategy Analytics’ latest report, 2019 Smart Speaker User Survey – US Results, […]
LiveVox, the leading provider of customer service and digital engagement tools, today announced the acquisition of SpeechIQ. SpeechIQ is an AI-driven speech analytics and quality assurance platform that will enable LiveVox to substantially strengthen its WFO application suite. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, SpeechIQ is an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution that helps drive […]