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LG Electronics sees record second-quarter revenue & profit
Robotics

LG Electronics sees record second-quarter revenue & profit

LG Electronics posted record second-quarter revenue of KRW 21.69 trillion (USD $15.82 billion) and operating profit of KRW 1.20 trillion (USD $875 million).

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024

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Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million paying subscribers mark
Gaming

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million paying subscribers mark

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million monthly paying subscribers, marking a milestone for the company and the global anime industry, reflecting its growing appeal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Spinnaker Support launches global VMware support service
Digital Transformation

Spinnaker Support launches global VMware support service

Spinnaker Support launches global third-party support for VMware following Broadcom's acquisition and the shift to a costly subscription model.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools
Artificial Intelligence

Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools

Canva has acquired Leonardo.AI, a cutting-edge AI content platform, to boost its design tools, enhancing capabilities for over 190 million users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Bugcrowd launches CASPT solution to enhance security insights
DevOps

Bugcrowd launches CASPT solution to enhance security insights

Bugcrowd's new CASPT solution aims to enhance security insights and provide continuous compliance, reducing organisations' exposure to external threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Centuria Capital to acquire 50% of ResetData for $21 million
Artificial Intelligence

Centuria Capital to acquire 50% of ResetData for $21 million

Centuria Capital to acquire a 50% stake in ResetData for USD$21 million, aiming to expand revenue through LIC technology and boost property valuations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
ECI Software Solutions acquires ProfitKey International
Fintech

ECI Software Solutions acquires ProfitKey International

ECI Software Solutions has acquired ProfitKey International to boost its ERP offerings for discrete manufacturers. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Alex Stamos appointed new CISO at SentinelOne
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Alex Stamos appointed new CISO at SentinelOne

SentinelOne has named Alex Stamos as CISO. Stamos, formerly with Meta and Yahoo!, aims to drive secure system development amidst rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to president amid strong growth
Software-as-a-Service

Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to president amid strong growth

Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to President, strengthening ties between product, marketing, and engineering; annual recurring revenue tops USD $400 million.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Tollring & Amity Solutions form strategic AI alliance
Customer Experience

Tollring & Amity Solutions form strategic AI alliance

Tollring inks a strategic equity alliance with Amity Solutions to enhance its voice analytics with Generative AI, aiming for global expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
IBM Cloudability named cloud cost management leader by Forrester
DevOps

IBM Cloudability named cloud cost management leader by Forrester

IBM Cloudability has been named a leader in cloud cost management by Forrester Research, excelling in 20 of 25 criteria within the Q3 2024 Forrester Wave report.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Incubeta appoints Ash Rane as APAC Client Director for Data
Cartech

Incubeta appoints Ash Rane as APAC Client Director for Data

Incubeta names Ash Rane as APAC Client Director for Data, bolstering its expertise post-Persuasion acquisition and Sam Shennan's promotion to Regional CEO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Exclusive: SS&C Blue Prism's CMO discusses role of automation in business growth
Robotics

Exclusive: SS&C Blue Prism's CMO discusses role of automation in business growth

SS&C Blue Prism's CMO, Paul Taylor, reveals how automation and AI are driving business growth, efficiency, and innovation in an exclusive interview.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments
Fintech

Visa Cross-Border solutions: Enhancing Australia's B2B payments

Visa Cross-Border Solutions, in partnership with Currencycloud, is revolutionising B2B payments in Australia by enhancing multi-currency transactions.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
DXC Technology boosts Whitehaven Coal's capacity with SAP ERP
Human Capital Management

DXC Technology boosts Whitehaven Coal's capacity with SAP ERP

DXC Technology has completed integrating an SAP S/4Hana ERP system at Whitehaven Coal's Daunia and Blackwater mines, doubling their operational capacity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie to boost shopping tech
Customer Experience

Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie to boost shopping tech

Cashrewards has acquired Little Birdie, aiming to bolster its cashback platform with advanced product search and price comparison tools in time for Black Friday.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach
EduTech

Atturra acquires Exent in AUD $8 million deal to expand reach

Atturra completes acquisition of Exent for up to AUD $8 million, enhancing its advisory and consulting capabilities and expanding its national reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024