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Adaptive Shield Launches SaaS Security for AI at RSA Conference 2024 to Mitigate GenAI Revolution Risks

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Dienstag, April 30, 2024
Software, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Security, GitHub Copilot, Risk management, Party, ChatGPT, Risk, AI, PWC, Conference, Software as a service, Automation, First officer (aviation), Microsoft, Privacy, GitHub, Data loss prevention software, Workforce, Multimedia, RSAC, Data management, Government, RSA, Organization, Medical device

RSA Conference-- Adaptive Shield , the leader in SaaS Security, today announced breakthrough SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) detection and response capabilities for AI-driven applications to enable enterprises to mitigate the risks introduced by the growing use of generative AI.

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  • RSA Conference-- Adaptive Shield , the leader in SaaS Security, today announced breakthrough SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) detection and response capabilities for AI-driven applications to enable enterprises to mitigate the risks introduced by the growing use of generative AI.
  • The workforce is rapidly adopting SaaS applications with GenAI to increase efficiency, including AI apps such as ChatGPT and Google Gimni, and AI tools within existing SaaS apps such as GitHub Copilot, Salesforce Einstein, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
  • “The GenAI revolution requires new security strategies and organizations recognize the need to make it a priority,” said Maor Bin, CEO and co-founder of Adaptive Shield.
  • Adaptive Shield provides a security score for each application, enabling security teams to pinpoint those with heightened risk levels.

BOARDWALKTECH TO EXHIBIT AT GENERIS AMERICAN SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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CUPERTINO, Calif. , April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - (TSXV: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF) - Boardwalktech Software Corp. ("Boardwalktech" or the "Company"), a leading digital ledger platform and enterprise software solutions company, is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting its state-of-the-art supply chain management and visibility software solutions as an Emerging Tech Partner at Generis Group's upcoming American Supply Chain Summit at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas on April 30 through May 1.

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  • CUPERTINO, Calif. , April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - (TSXV: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF) - Boardwalktech Software Corp. ("Boardwalktech" or the "Company"), a leading digital ledger platform and enterprise software solutions company, is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting its state-of-the-art supply chain management and visibility software solutions as an Emerging Tech Partner at Generis Group's upcoming American Supply Chain Summit at the Hyatt Regency Dallas in Dallas, Texas on April 30 through May 1.
  • The American Supply Chain Summit is a leadership-focused meeting designed around improving supply chain and procurement strtaegy across the globe.
  • The event serves as an annual platform to exchange ideas and collaborate on the impact of market dynamics and new technologies for current and future supply chain and operations leaders.
  • "We are very pleased to be a sponsor of this year's American Supply Chain Conference," said Andrew T. Duncan, CEO of Boardwalktech.

Risk Management Leader Forward Global and Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) Enter Exclusive Equity Negotiations

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
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PARIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forward Global, one of the leading risk management companies, has entered exclusive negotiations with the investment fund Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) to become a minority stake shareholder of the Paris, France headquartered group. BDC, the midcap investment vehicle of Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading private asset growth investors, will join the group's management and historical investors, RAISE Invest and Rives Croissance, in a deal that values the group at over €200 million (USD228 million, GBP180 million). 

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forward Global, one of the leading risk management companies, has entered exclusive negotiations with the investment fund Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) to become a minority stake shareholder of the Paris, France headquartered group.
  • Forward Global designs, develops, and manages services and technologies dedicated to mitigating and managing complex digital and economic risks for clients worldwide.
  • Matthieu Creux, President of Forward Global said: "Forward Global are particularly proud to be able to partner with Bridgepoint Development Capital and to continue our entrepreneurial relationship with RAISE Invest and Rives Croissance.
  • Jean-Baptiste Salvin, Partner at BDC, added, "Forward Global has emerged as a key player in corporate risk and reputation management, experiencing significant expansion in recent years.

Risk Management Leader Forward Global and Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) Enter Exclusive Equity Negotiations

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
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PARIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forward Global, one of the leading risk management companies, has entered exclusive negotiations with the investment fund Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) to become a minority stake shareholder of the Paris, France headquartered group. BDC, the midcap investment vehicle of Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading private asset growth investors, will join the group's management and historical investors, RAISE Invest and Rives Croissance, in a deal that values the group at over €200 million (USD228 million, GBP180 million). 

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Forward Global, one of the leading risk management companies, has entered exclusive negotiations with the investment fund Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) to become a minority stake shareholder of the Paris, France headquartered group.
  • Forward Global designs, develops, and manages services and technologies dedicated to mitigating and managing complex digital and economic risks for clients worldwide.
  • Matthieu Creux, President of Forward Global said: "Forward Global are particularly proud to be able to partner with Bridgepoint Development Capital and to continue our entrepreneurial relationship with RAISE Invest and Rives Croissance.
  • Jean-Baptiste Salvin, Partner at BDC, added, "Forward Global has emerged as a key player in corporate risk and reputation management, experiencing significant expansion in recent years.

Latest Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform Roadmap Puts Focus on Helping Enterprises and Government Agencies to Get Data Ready For AI

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024
Microsoft, Azure, KPMG, Software as a service, Dun & Bradstreet, Organization, Government, Case management, AML, Intelligence, Partnership, Risk, Artificial intelligence, News, Running, AI, EY, PWC, Insurance, Eye, Fraud, Ecosystem, API, Public sector, Telecommunications, Data management, Lighthouse, Sales

LONDON, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantexa, a global leader in decision intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, used the backdrop of QuanCon24, its annual customer and partner conference, to reveal its Decision Intelligence Platform roadmap, and provided an update on Q Assist, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that previewed in July last year. Quantexa also announced a partnership with Microsoft. Dan Higgins, Quantexa’s Chief Product Officer, was joined by Kate Rosenshine, Global Technology Director, Strategic Partnerships at Microsoft, where they announced the immediate availability of Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence Platform on Microsoft Azure Marketplace and plans to bring a new cloud-native AI solution to mid-size banks in the United States.

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  • Quantexa’s ambitious plan to lead the emerging decision intelligence category is anchored in helping enterprises and government agencies use contextual analytics and AI to improve organization-wide decision making.
  • Quantexa is putting an emphasis on practical, real-world applicability today, with an eye on helping customers plan for future technology deployments.
  • Dan Higgins, Quantexa’s Chief Product Officer, stated, “When it comes to Quantexa’s technology roadmap, we are guided by our client’s needs and leadership ambition in decision intelligence.
  • To meet increasing demand and unique industry complexities, Quantexa showcased advancements in data management, contextual analytics, and AI capabilities.

Brera Partners Acquires 70% of Shares of GBSAPRI Group to Create Italy’s Leading Independent Insurance Broker

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024
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Brera Partners, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the asset light financial services sector, has announced it has acquired 70% of the shares in Italian insurance broker GBSAPRI Group, with the strategy to drive consolidation in Italy’s fragmented insurance broking sector.

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  • Brera Partners, a private equity firm specializing in investments in the asset light financial services sector, has announced it has acquired 70% of the shares in Italian insurance broker GBSAPRI Group, with the strategy to drive consolidation in Italy’s fragmented insurance broking sector.
  • Headquartered in Rome with nine offices across Italy, GBSAPRI Group was established in 1951 to service SMEs, corporates and the public sector.
  • Brera said the acquisition will enable GBSAPRI Group to continue its aggregator business model and acquire a series of businesses currently in the pipeline to grow its presence on the Italian market.
  • Brera Partners was backed by Headway Capital Partners with equity financing to facilitate the transaction.

Goodwill NYNJ appoints two new members to its Board of Directors

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Montag, April 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwill Industries® of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Inc. (Goodwill NYNJ) named Ana Buitrago and fashion designer Maxwell Osborne to its Board of Directors during the Board's first meeting of 2024.

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  • "I am honored to have been elected to the Goodwill NYNJ Board of Directors," said Ms. Buitrago.
  • "I'm honored to be elected to the Goodwill NYNJ Board of Directors in a time when nonprofits are facing challenging times.
  • Ana and Maxwell bring invaluable experience in fashion and sustainability that will help Goodwill NYNJ be a leader," said Katy Gaul-Stigge, Goodwill NYNJ President and CEO.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Ana and Maxwell to the Board," said Don Huber, Chair of the Goodwill NYNJ Board of Directors.

Two Non-Executives Joining the EnterpriseAlumni Main Board

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Freitag, März 8, 2024
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“What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to welcome two accomplished women to our Board?

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  • “What better way to mark International Women’s Day than to welcome two accomplished women to our Board?
  • EnterpriseAlumni is the only technology company in the world to have raised money at scale while ensuring a gender balanced shareholder community.
  • “I am delighted to be joining Emma and her team as a Non-Executive Director of EnterpriseAlumni.
  • I am looking forward to contributing to the next phase of the EnterpriseAlumni journey both as the board chairperson and as an investor because I believe strongly in this mission."

Absolute Software Appoints Saul Gates Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Donnerstag, März 7, 2024
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Absolute Software , a global leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that financial leadership veteran Saul Gates has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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  • Absolute Software , a global leader in enterprise cyber resilience, today announced that financial leadership veteran Saul Gates has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
  • Gates will guide the company’s financial operations through its next phase of growth, which will further entrench Absolute as the leader in Cyber Resilience for the world’s leading government and enterprise organizations.
  • “We are thrilled that Saul has accepted the financial leadership reigns at Absolute during a time when organizations recognize the need to build digital infrastructures underpinned by cyber resilience,” said Christy Wyatt, Absolute CEO.
  • Prior to Absolute, Saul was CFO of Level Access, where he oversaw the company’s financial operations from its beginning through an acquisition by global investment firm KKR.

Adenia Partners Announces Acquisition of the Courier Guy to Enhance Last-Mile Delivery Services in South Africa

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Freitag, März 1, 2024
Finance, Packaging, Transport, Banking, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Delivery Services, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Retail, Acquisition, RMB, DEG, PWC, EY, Growth, ESG, Courier, Optimism, CEP, Trust, Partner, Partnership

Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a leading private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has acquired 100% of The Courier Guy, a leader in last-mile delivery and express parcel (CEP) services in South Africa, alongside co-investors DEG, Proparco, and South Suez.

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  • Adenia Partners (“Adenia”), a leading private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has acquired 100% of The Courier Guy, a leader in last-mile delivery and express parcel (CEP) services in South Africa, alongside co-investors DEG, Proparco, and South Suez.
  • This acquisition, made through Adenia Capital (V) LP, marks the second investment of Adenia’s fifth flagship fund, Adenia V, and demonstrates the firm’s commitment to the fast-evolving last-mile delivery landscape in South Africa.
  • The Courier Guy is South Africa’s leading courier service with an extensive network of delivery partners, kiosks, and more than 1,200 pudo smart lockers across the country.
  • It underscores our collective belief in the vast potential of the last-mile delivery sector in South Africa.