Pulse 2.0

Why Accenture Is Buying Symantec’s Cyber Security Services From Broadcom

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 9, 2020

Accenture recently announced it is buying Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom. These are the details.

Ivanti Names Board Chairman Jim Schaper As CEO

By Annie Baker ● Jan 9, 2020

Ivanti announced that it has named current Chairman of the Board Jim Schaper as the Chief Executive Officer of the company.

Uber And Hyundai Announce Electric Air Taxi Collaboration

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 9, 2020

At CES, Hyundai and Uber announced a collaboration to develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial rideshare network.

HIG WhiteHorse Closes A Loan Fund Of $1.1 Billion

By Noah Long ● Jan 9, 2020

HIG Capital’s credit affiliate HIG WhiteHorse announced it closed a fund with capital commitments of $1.1 billion.

How Google Interpreter Mode Is Helping Businesses Remove Language Barriers

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 9, 2020

Google has announced it is partnering with integrators Volara and SONIFI to launch a full-service solution for helping businesses around the world remove language barriers.

Compuware Completes The Acquisition Of INNOVATION Data Processing’s Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 9, 2020

Detroit-based Compuware confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of INNOVATION Data Processing.

Startup Generator And Early-Stage VC Antler Raises $50 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 9, 2020

Singapore-based startup generator and early-stage venture capital firm Antler announced it raised $50 million.

Armis: Details About The $1 Billion Acquisition

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2020

Enterprise IoT security company Armis was recently acquired for $1.1 billion. These are the details.

Confirmed: ClassPass Raises $285 Million At Over $1 Billion Valuation

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2020

ClassPass has confirmed that it has raised $285 million in funding. And the company is now reportedly valued at more than $1 billion.

Xerox Secured $24 Billion To Prove The Seriousness Of The HP Buyout Offer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 8, 2020

Xerox has secured $24 billion to prove it is serious about its buyout offer for HP.

ETF Trends and ETF Database Hires Dave Nadig As CIO And Director Of Research

By Noah Long ● Jan 7, 2020

ETF Trends and ETF Database recently announced that industry expert Dave Nadig is joining the company on January 21 as Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research.

Luxoft Has Joined Microsoft’s Connected Vehicle Platform Ecosystem

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 7, 2020

DXC Technology Company subsidiary Luxoft announced it is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the delivery of connected vehicle solutions and mobility experiences.

How Walmart Is Expanding Its Sponsored Product Campaign Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 7, 2020

Walmart is expanding its sponsored product campaign platform. These are the details about the new technology.

How Room8 Is Optimizing Co-Living With Roommate Matching And Apartment Search

By Annie Baker ● Jan 7, 2020

Room8 is a popular roommate matching and apartment search company. These are the details about the company.

Altair Buys High-Frequency Electromagnetics Company newFASANT

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 7, 2020

Altair announced it has acquired newFASANT, which is a company known for computational and high-frequency electromagnetics.

Car Insurance Platform Company Clearcover Insurance Secures $50 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 7, 2020

Smarter car insurance platform company Clearcover announced it has raised $50 million in Series C funding led by OMERS Ventures.

Latin America-Based Real Estate Platform Loft Raises $175 Million

By Noah Long ● Jan 7, 2020

Latin America-based digital real estate platform Loft has raised $175 million in Series C funding.

Samsung Shipped Over 6.7 Million Galaxy 5G Devices In 2019

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 7, 2020

Samsung recently announced that it shipped over 6.7 million Galaxy 5G smartphones globally in 2019.

Snap’s Acquisition Of AI Factory: Details About The Deal

By Annie Baker ● Jan 7, 2020

Snap has acquired AI Factory for a reported $166 million. These are the details about the deal.

Opus Buys AutoEnginuity For About $20 Million

By Dan Anderson ● Jan 7, 2020

Drew Technologies announced it has acquired AutoEnginuity for a price of about $20 million (approximately SEK 187 million) on a cash-free and debt-free basis.

Kelly Ford Promoted To General Partner At Edison Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 7, 2020

Edison Partners has promoted Kelly Ford Buckley to General Partner. Now Edison Partners has 6 General Partners.

Hospitality Company The Guild Raises $25 Million

By Annie Baker ● Jan 7, 2020

Austin, Texas-based The Guild announced it has raised $25 million in a Series B round of funding.

Gary Shapiro: Consumer Tech U.S. Sales To Hit Record $422 Billion In 2020

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 7, 2020

Consumer Technology Association President and CEO Gary Shapiro pointed out that the consumer technology U.S. sales are poised to hit a record $422 billion in 2020.