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NICE releases an AI-powered self-service platform

Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
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data analytics
NICE launches AI-powered self-service platform CXone Expert to improve customer experience and reduce frustration.
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Real-time decisioning critical to meeting increased customer expectations

Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Real-time decisioning tools are crucial for meeting customer expectations, reducing churn, and improving the customer experience, says Pegasystems research.
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Entrust acquires identity verification company WorldReach

Tue, 20th Apr 2021
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modernisation
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identity proofing
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Global security company Entrust has acquired WorldReach, enabling solutions for Digital Traveller and Citizen Identity experiences.
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Dell to dump 81% ownership stake in VMware, but it's an amicable split

Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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it automation
Dell is spinning off VMware, barely five years after acquiring the virtualisation giant through its acquisition of EMC in 2016.
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Zscaler expands CIEM solutions with Trustdome acquisition

Mon, 19th Apr 2021
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Zscaler acquires CIEM company Trustdome to address cloud workload issues and expand its Cloud Protection portfolio.
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Thycotic and Centrify complete merger, target PAM market

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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centrify
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m&a
Thycotic and Centrify merge to create ThycoticCentrify, a cloud identity security vendor targeting the privileged access management market.
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AI and ML not being utilised enough in the digital marketing sphere — Gartner

Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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martech
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ai
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marketing
Lack of AI and machine learning use in digital marketing is hindering personalised experiences for customers, says Gartner.
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Aruba updates edge security platform with SD-WAN capabilities

Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Aruba's latest iteration of its Edge Services Platform (ESP) has been quick to make use of HPE's acquisition of Silver Peak in September last year.
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emt Distribution adds Orchestra Group to cybersecurity portfolio

Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Rhipe-owned value-add distributor emt Distribution has secured Asia Pacific distribution rights for an Israel-based cybersecurity firm Orchestra Group.
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Microsoft spends $19.7b to acquire AI software firm Nuance

Tue, 13th Apr 2021
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ai
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microsoft
The acquisition enables Microsoft to capitalise on Nuance's 'decades' of experience in both enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare.
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Impact acquires Affluent, extends partnership management offering

Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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data analytics
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planning
Impact has officially acquired Affluent, the analytics and automation platform designed to help agencies manage partnership programs for brands at scale.
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'Conversational service automation' firm Uniphore raises $140m

Fri, 9th Apr 2021
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Uniphore secures US$140m in funding to develop conversational service automation technologies and achieve 200% headcount growth.
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Fujitsu acquires data analytics management consultancy, Versor

Thu, 8th Apr 2021
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Fujitsu Australia acquires data analytics specialist management consultancy, Versor, to strengthen its digital transformation capabilities.
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BlackLine pads out capabilities within accounts receivable automation

Wed, 7th Apr 2021
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financial systems
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blackline
BlackLine AI Intelligence is a new offering that provides deep insights into financial risks within a customer base.
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TradeWindow acquires Cyberfreight, plans to grow Australian business

Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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supply chain
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m&a
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tradewindow
TradeWindow acquires Cyberfreight and plans to expand its presence in Australia with the integration of the freight logistics software business.
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rhipe acquires emt Distribution, with aim to expand into enterprise market

Thu, 1st Apr 2021
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risk & compliance
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rhipe
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distributors
The acquisition will enable rhipe to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end security capabilities to its partners, the company says.
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Kroll completes Redscan acquisition, expands cyber risk portfolio

Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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risk & compliance
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m&a
Kroll expands its cyber risk offering with the acquisition of Redscan, allowing for greater visibility and assurance in threat detection and response.
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Ivanti acquires Cherwell Software, advances position as top service management vendor

Tue, 30th Mar 2021
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cherwell software
Ivanti acquires Cherwell Software to expand enterprise service management offerings and integrate low/no code applications.
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APAC financial firms bite down as crime compliance costs rise

Mon, 29th Mar 2021
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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financial institutions
The total projected cost of financial crime compliance within Asia Pacific firms reached US$12.06 billion, according to a new report.
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Gartner forecasts market boom for social and collaboration tools

Thu, 25th Mar 2021
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uc
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collaboration
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analyst report
The sharp uptake of social and collaboration tools in 2020 was far from a short term fad while people worked from home.