With July 4th this week, many US companies shut up shop for the week. Not all, though, In the UK, Talkwalker announced a new predictive intelligence hub for its consumer intelligence platform. Fluence Technologies acquired Sturness365 to extend its close management and reporting platform with disclosure management and narrative reporting. IFS launched assyst 11.5, which included a new discovery tool.
Pick of the week
Action1 launched a new version of Action1 RMM. The updated release includes
- Automated reusable policies for endpoint management and vulnerability mitigation using the Script Library
- Improvements to the patching process include simplified testing. The ability to customise the schedule and the running of actions and policies on endpoints that were previously powered off.
Mike Walters, President and co-founder of Action1, commented: “Hybrid work makes it difficult to manage endpoints effectively and promptly patch critical flaws that threat actors are eager to exploit, since using known vulnerabilities is an easy way to break into organization’s systems.
“The new version of Action1 RMM allows IT teams to decrease the mean time to remediate critical security vulnerabilities and prevent security breaches and ransomware attacks.”
Acquisitions
N-able has acquired Spinpanel, a multi-tenant Microsoft 365 management and automation platform built for Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers (CSPs). The solution automates the provisioning, security, and management of all Microsoft tenants, users, and licenses in a single consolidated hub.
SD Worx acquired HRPRO, a Croatian-based HR provider serving Croatia, Slovenia, Central Europe and Southeastern Europe, including Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Bulgaria. HRPO employs more than 60 people and has revenues of €3.1million.
Appointments
Vena has appointed Allison Munro as Chief Marketing & Ecosystem Officer. She was previously the CMO. The expanded remit includes relationships with Microsoft, BDO, Finext, Fluence, Prolytics and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Business
Compleat Software announced a new partnership with Commercial. This new partnership will give Commercial’s customers access to best-in-class supplier invoice automation, online buying, & digital procurement & will give Compleat users a fully integrated punch-out function into Commercial’s online catalogues.
The Central Bank of Ireland has granted Experian Ireland Limited an Account Information Service Provider (AISP) registration. This significant milestone will accelerate Experian’s ability to provide regulated Open Banking services across EU/EEA markets.
Fenergo launched a new online learning platform for its global clients and partners. Fenergo University – the new digital learning platform – provides role-specific certification paths and timely interactive learning. It is designed to enable clients to be impactful on all projects from the very start.
Kaseya has announced the return of its Connect IT Asia-Pacific conference. It will be held from July in Sydney at the Hyatt Regency in Darling Harbour19-21.
Konsolidator has received an International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3402 (ISAE3402) report, an internationally recognized standard that assures an organization’s customers that the organization has adequate internal security controls.
Newgen has partnered with Coforge, a global digital services and solutions provider, to empower leading insurance firms, public sector organizations, and others in the US, Europe, and the rest of the world.
Qualtrics launched “Irreverent” on XM+, a multi-part series exploring how some of the world’s most beloved brands are winning by reimagining their business as an experience.
Salesforce Japan announced in June that it will work with Fujitsu Limited, a medical and pharmaceutical data and computing technologies leader. The intent is to create new digital solutions for the healthcare sector in the Japanese market.
Customer
Lacoste has chosen the Pipefy low-code business platform to solve customer payment complexities in its e-commerce division in Brazil.
Rent-A-Center, the leading dedicated lease-to-own retail channel for durable goods such as furniture, electronics, and appliances, named SOCi its localized marketing platform of record.
Funds2Orgs has implemented SugarCRM’s AI-driven CRM platform to help support its mission of putting shoes on the feet of those less fortunate while helping support micro-entrepreneurship, giving people a path to prosperity.
Product
NICE announced the Summer 2022 release of CXone, which adds new capabilities that enhance journey orchestration and complete performance.
