Enterprise

Blackstone Group Inc (BX) Buys Majority Stake In Ancestry.com As Part Of $4.7 Billion Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2020

Blackstone Group Inc (NYSE: BX) has purchased a majority stake in Ancestry.com Inc. -- which is a company that focuses on family history research and DNA testing -- in a deal valued at $4.7 billion.

Alive Ventures Startup Studio Launches With $12 Million To Build Companies Focused On Older Adults

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 5, 2020

Alive Ventures announced that it has formally spun out of Long Beach-based The SCAN Foundation -- which is launching as a dedicated startup studio focused on imagining and building companies, products, and services to help older adults live and work.

RADCOM (RDCM) Launches A Significant 5G Assurance And Analytics Solution

By Annie Baker ● Aug 5, 2020

RADCOM Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDCM) announced it has launched an automated 5G assurance solution called RADCOM ACE, which is an Automated, Containerized, End-To-End Assurance for 5G networks.

Leading Property Operations Company Breezeway Closes $8 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 5, 2020

Breezeway -- a leading property operations and services platform -- announced that it has raised $8 million in Series A funding led by Schooner Capital.

Procurement Automation Platform Company Approve.com Raises $5 Million

By Noah Long ● Aug 5, 2020

Leading procurement automation platform Approve.com announced that it has raised a $5 million seed round led by Aleph.

3D Infotech Announces Aruna Robotics Division To Make Automation More Affordable

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2020

3D Infotech announced it has launched a new division named Aruna Robotics. This new division will utilize technologies for dimensional inspection cells in order to create a series of products to address the growing need for affordable robotic automation in any industry.

Leidos (LDOS): Elizabeth Porter Appointed To Health Group President

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2020

Science and technology leader Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Porter to Health Group President, effective immediately.

Teladoc (TDOC) And Livongo (LVGO) Merging In Blockbuster $18.5 Billion Telemedicine Deal

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2020

Virtual care leader Teladoc Health Inc (NYSE: TDOC) and leading Applied Health Signals company Livongo Health Inc (NASDAQ: LVGO) announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement valued at $18.5 billion.

CalAmp (CAMP): Amal Johnson To Chair Board Of Directors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2020

CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) — a global technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected economy — announced that Amal Johnson has been appointed to Chair of the Board of Directors.

Censys: $15.5 Million Funding And New Scan Engine

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2020

Censys -- a leading Ann Arbor, Michigan-based cybersecurity company that offers Internet-wide continuous visibility and real-time risk assessment to help businesses monitor their constantly evolving attack surfaces and vulnerabilities -- announced it has raised a $15.5 million Series A funding round.

WhatsApp Adds A Search The Web Feature To Fact-Check Forwards

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 5, 2020

WhatsApp has announced a new feature to help fact-check the information associated with forwarded messages.

Synopsys (SNPS) Names Jason Schmitt As GM Of Software Integrity Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2020

Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) has announced that Jason Schmitt has joined the company as the general manager of the Software Integrity Group.

Coherent (COHR) Unveils Executive Leadership Changes

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2020

Coherent, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHR) President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Mattes has announced several changes to its leadership team.

Bandwidth (BAND) Signs Major Comcast (CMCSA) Partnership To Combat Robocalling

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2020

Bandwidth Inc (NASDAQ: BAND) — a software company that is focused on communications for the enterprise — announced it has partnered with Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) for the delivery of authenticated calls.

Ford Motor Company (F): Jim Farley To Succeed Jim Hackett As CEO In October

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 4, 2020

Today Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced CEO Jim Hackett has decided to retire in October. Hackett will be succeeded by COO Jim Farley.

Perspecta (PRSP) Names Damian DiPippa As SVP And GM Of Intelligence Group

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 4, 2020

Leading U.S. government services provider Perspecta Inc. (NYSE: PRSP) announced that it has selected Damian DiPippa to serve as senior vice president and general manager of its intelligence group.

Clorox Co (CLX): Linda Rendle Promoted As First Female CEO Of The Company

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2020

Consumer products company Clorox Co (NYSE: CLX) announced Linda Rendle has been promoted as the first female CEO of the company. And the quarterly results were also revealed.

Sapiens International (SPNS) Collaborating With AssureSign On Electronic Signature Technology

By Dan Anderson ● Aug 3, 2020

Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNS) (TASE: SPNS) announced it entered into an agreement to partner with AssureSign to expedite customer acquisitions and renewals.

E-Commerce Marketing Company MikMak Raises $10 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2020

MikMak -- a New York-based e-commerce marketing and insights company -- announced that it has raised $10 million in Series A funding.

Primis Announces Engagement-Based Discovery Engine Primis Next

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2020

Video discovery company Primis announced it has launched Primis Next, an engagement-based discovery engine that automatically skips content that users do not want to interact with.

Lordstown Motors To Go Public Through Merger With DiamondPeak Holdings (DPHC)

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2020

Lordstown Motors Corp and DiamondPeak Holdings Corp.(NASDAQ: DPHC) have announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination to take Lordstown public.

MongoDB (MDB) Names Harsha Jalihal As Chief People Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2020

MongoDB Inc (NASDAQ: MDB) announced the appointment of Harsha Jalihal as Chief People Officer.

Why Globant (GLOB) Is Buying gA

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2020

Digitally native technology services company Globant (NYSE: GLOB) announced it has acquired gA. These are the details about the deal.

Zoom Video Communications (ZM) Halting Direct Sales Of Products In China

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 3, 2020

Video conferencing app Zoom Video Communications Inc (NASDAQ: ZM) has decided to halt direct sales in China. These are the details.

Lear (LEA) And Gentherm (THRM) Unveil New Intelligent Thermal Comfort Seating Solution

By Annie Baker ● Aug 3, 2020

Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) -- a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems -- announced it is introducing a new solution in intelligent seating called INTU Thermal Comfort with ClimateSense technology in collaboration with Gentherm Inc (NASDAQ: THRM).

Enterprise

Blackstone Group Inc (BX) Buys Majority Stake In Ancestry.com As Part Of $4.7 Billion Deal

Alive Ventures Startup Studio Launches With $12 Million To Build Companies Focused On Older Adults

RADCOM (RDCM) Launches A Significant 5G Assurance And Analytics Solution

Leading Property Operations Company Breezeway Closes $8 Million

Procurement Automation Platform Company Approve.com Raises $5 Million

3D Infotech Announces Aruna Robotics Division To Make Automation More Affordable

Leidos (LDOS): Elizabeth Porter Appointed To Health Group President

Teladoc (TDOC) And Livongo (LVGO) Merging In Blockbuster $18.5 Billion Telemedicine Deal

CalAmp (CAMP): Amal Johnson To Chair Board Of Directors

Censys: $15.5 Million Funding And New Scan Engine

WhatsApp Adds A Search The Web Feature To Fact-Check Forwards

Synopsys (SNPS) Names Jason Schmitt As GM Of Software Integrity Group

Coherent (COHR) Unveils Executive Leadership Changes

Bandwidth (BAND) Signs Major Comcast (CMCSA) Partnership To Combat Robocalling

Ford Motor Company (F): Jim Farley To Succeed Jim Hackett As CEO In October

Perspecta (PRSP) Names Damian DiPippa As SVP And GM Of Intelligence Group

Clorox Co (CLX): Linda Rendle Promoted As First Female CEO Of The Company

Sapiens International (SPNS) Collaborating With AssureSign On Electronic Signature Technology

E-Commerce Marketing Company MikMak Raises $10 Million

Primis Announces Engagement-Based Discovery Engine Primis Next

Lordstown Motors To Go Public Through Merger With DiamondPeak Holdings (DPHC)

MongoDB (MDB) Names Harsha Jalihal As Chief People Officer

Why Globant (GLOB) Is Buying gA

Zoom Video Communications (ZM) Halting Direct Sales Of Products In China

Lear (LEA) And Gentherm (THRM) Unveil New Intelligent Thermal Comfort Seating Solution

Equifax (EFX) Launches New COVID-19 Response RECOVERY Solution Suite

DISH Network Signs Noteworthy Partnership With Tucows (DISH, TCX)

7-Eleven Parent Is Buying Marathon Petroleum’s Speedway In Massive $21 Billion Deal (MPC, SVNDY)

Tailored Brands Inc (TLRD): Men’s Wearhouse And Jos. A. Bank Parent Files For Bankruptcy

Apple (AAPL) Acquisition Could Radically Disrupt The Mobile Payments Market