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Thryv Names Rees Johnson as New Chief Product Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Finance, Professional Services, Small Business, Technology, Software, Intel, Software as a service, SVP, AI, University, Small business, MBA, Product management, Multimedia, Information system, Forcepoint, Management

Thryv, Inc., (NASDAQ: THRY) the leading do-it-all small business software platform, today announced Rees Johnson has joined the company as chief product officer.

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  • Thryv, Inc., (NASDAQ: THRY) the leading do-it-all small business software platform, today announced Rees Johnson has joined the company as chief product officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409472331/en/
    Rees Johnson, newly appointed chief product officer at Thryv.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Rees is joining Thryv at a pivotal time,” said Grant Freeman, President of Thryv.
  • Most recently he served as chief product officer for computer security software company Forcepoint.

Nozomi Networks Appoints Kevin Isaac as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Organization, Vantage, Internet of things, SAN, Internet, Sophos, Symantec, Nature, Life, Senior, OT, Forcepoint, Video game

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nozomi Networks Inc., the worldwide leader in OT and IoT security, today announced that Kevin Isaac has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for the company. In this new role, Mr. Isaac will be responsible for all aspects related to revenue growth and sales strategy worldwide, supporting the rapidly growing demand for Nozomi Networks' category-defining solutions to defend critical infrastructure.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nozomi Networks Inc. , the worldwide leader in OT and IoT security, today announced that Kevin Isaac has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for the company.
  • In this new role, Mr. Isaac will be responsible for all aspects related to revenue growth and sales strategy worldwide, supporting the rapidly growing demand for Nozomi Networks' category-defining solutions to defend critical infrastructure.
  • "I'm thrilled to welcome such an experienced, proven global sales leader as Kevin to Nozomi Networks," said CEO Edgard Capdevielle.
  • He is a great fit for Nozomi Networks as we extend our market leadership worldwide and continue to scale efficient revenue growth."

Piper Sandler Promotes Brian White to Co-Head of Technology Investment Banking

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Monday, March 4, 2024
Technology, Finance, Security, Fintech, Banking, Professional Services, Software, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Data Management, Asset Management, Acquisition, Syracuse University, Growth, History, Piper Sandler Companies, White, Forcepoint, Cryptocurrency

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that effective immediately, Brian White has been appointed co-head of technology investment banking, joining Steven Schmidt , who shares the same title.

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  • Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR), a leading investment bank, today announced that effective immediately, Brian White has been appointed co-head of technology investment banking, joining Steven Schmidt , who shares the same title.
  • White assumes the role from Nicholas Osborne , who will become chairman of technology investment banking and focus on clients and driving revenue and growth for the firm.
  • I would also like to thank Nick for the tremendous job he did seamlessly integrating and leading our technology investment banking team since we acquired DBO Partners ,” said Mike Dillahunt , global co-head of investment banking and capital markets at Piper Sandler.
  • Previously, White was a partner at the Chertoff Group where he established the company’s West Coast technology advisory and investment banking practice.

Burns Charest & Kick Law Firm: Lawsuit Alleges Western Union, MoneyGram Unlawfully Share Customers’ Personal Information with Law Enforcement

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Burns, MoneyGram, TRAC, File, District court, Forcepoint, American Civil Liberties Union, Knowledge, Privacy, ACLU

According to the lawsuit filed by attorneys with Burns Charest LLP and the Kick Law Firm, the companies provide personal information to hundreds of law enforcement agencies, bypassing the typical legal requirements such as court orders, subpoenas, or warrants, and done without the knowledge and consent of the individuals using the services.

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  • According to the lawsuit filed by attorneys with Burns Charest LLP and the Kick Law Firm, the companies provide personal information to hundreds of law enforcement agencies, bypassing the typical legal requirements such as court orders, subpoenas, or warrants, and done without the knowledge and consent of the individuals using the services.
  • The lawsuit alleges the two money transfer providers, together with Forcepoint and TRAC, are violating the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act and the California constitutional right to privacy.
  • “It is unconscionable that these companies are caving to governmental pressure and knowingly providing this information in violation of the law and their own policies,” says Chase Hilton of Burns Charest, who filed the lawsuit with co-counsel Taras Kick of the Kick Law Firm.
  • The United States is one of the largest remitters and, notably, Mexico received the second highest level of remittances in 2022.

ARInsights Acquires The Wind Communications Agency

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Acquisition, Architect, B2B, Wind, Forcepoint, Software as a service, Software

NEEDHAM, Mass., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ARInsights, provider of the market-leading SaaS platform for managing analyst relations (AR) and B2B influencer relations programs, today announced its acquisition of The Wind Communications Agency, a premier, full-service analyst relations services firm and consultancy. With this acquisition, ARInsights expands its ServicePlus AR operational services to now address companies' full spectrum of AR needs.

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  • Now we can provide even more value to clients, backed by the flexibility and capability of ARInsights to add structure, data and visibility to any AR program," said Patricia Wind, co-founder and principal, Wind Communications and now VP of Services, ARInsights.
  • The new services ARInsights provides through the Wind Communications acquisition will be additional offerings under ARInsights' ServicePlus .
  • All Wind Communications staff will become ARInsights team members under the continued leadership of Patricia and Greg Wind.
  • "We've worked with both ARInsights and Wind Communications to strengthen our analyst relations program, adding structure, information and efficiency through ARchitect and AR expertise through Wind Communications," said Theresa Davidson, director of analyst relations for Forcepoint.

Nicholas Warner Joins Halcyon Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Networks, Security, Data Management, Technology, Software, IPO, Blackberry, Organization, SentinelOne, Warner, History, Forcepoint, Management

Halcyon , the leading platform designed from day one to defeat ransomware, today announced the appointment of former SentinelOne executive Nicholas Warner to the company’s board of directors.

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  • Halcyon , the leading platform designed from day one to defeat ransomware, today announced the appointment of former SentinelOne executive Nicholas Warner to the company’s board of directors.
  • Warner’s industry leadership and decades of cybersecurity experience will be valuable resources to Halcyon as the company enters its next stage of hypergrowth.
  • At SentinelOne and Cylance, Nick was instrumental in the fight against cyber threats and pivotal to each company's overall success,” said Jon Miller, CEO & Co-founder, Halcyon.
  • I am thrilled to join Halcyon’s exceptional board to drive the company through its next phase of growth.”
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Living Security Expands Expertise in Identity, UEBA, and Insider Threat Through the Addition of Two Long-Time Cyber Executives to their Team

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Professional Services, Data Management, Security, Technology, Human Resources, Software, Unify, Intelligence, F5, Growth, Living, Risk management, Raytheon Technologies, Human, Central Waqf Council, HRM, Forcepoint, Risk, Record, Software as a service

These new appointments will accelerate the advancement of the Living Security Unify Human Risk Management Platform.

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  • These new appointments will accelerate the advancement of the Living Security Unify Human Risk Management Platform.
  • From there, Unify enables security teams to prevent potential attacks by proactively applying targeted nudges, training, and adaptive policies.
  • “I am energized to join the Strategic Advisory Board of Living Security to help bring the concept of human-centric security into the modern enterprise."
  • Living Security has experienced tremendous growth in the past year, with new and innovative product launches, strategic partnerships, a new channel program, and new C-suite executives.

Forcepoint Federal Rebrands as Everfox to Reflect New Era of Defense-Grade Cybersecurity

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Other Defense, Other Professional Services, Security, Data Management, Technology, Other Policy Issues, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Communications, Homeland Security, Professional Services, Defense, Public Policy, Government, Other Technology, Software, Networks, Mobile, Wireless, Partnership, CDR, Microsoft, Forcepoint, Unitary state, Risk management

Forcepoint Federal announced today that it has rebranded as Everfox to reflect its next chapter as a trailblazer in developing and delivering defense-grade cybersecurity technology.

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  • Forcepoint Federal announced today that it has rebranded as Everfox to reflect its next chapter as a trailblazer in developing and delivering defense-grade cybersecurity technology.
  • Under the new name and brand identity, Everfox will build on Forcepoint Federal’s 25-year heritage of innovation and unwavering dedication to its customers and the critical missions they serve.
  • “Everfox will continue to protect government, critical infrastructure and regulated industries against the most complex cyber challenges across the globe,” said Sean Berg, CEO, Everfox.
  • Through this partnership, Everfox and Microsoft will develop and deploy new cloud offerings for federal agencies that deliver on-demand, multi-level cloud desktop services.

Forcepoint G2CI Partners with Microsoft to Advance Cloud Solutions for National Security

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Global security leader Forcepoint’s Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) business and Microsoft today announced a strategic partnership agreement whereby Microsoft will integrate Forcepoint G2CI’s industry-leading cross domain technology into Azure’s cloud service offerings.

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  • Global security leader Forcepoint’s Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) business and Microsoft today announced a strategic partnership agreement whereby Microsoft will integrate Forcepoint G2CI’s industry-leading cross domain technology into Azure’s cloud service offerings.
  • Forcepoint G2CI is a proven leader in defense-grade cybersecurity, and its portfolio of accredited cross domain solutions is built to meet the most stringent security requirements of data access and transfer.
  • “Forcepoint G2CI is committed to supporting the missions of our customers who must maintain decision dominance in a world of increasing nation-state and non-nation-state driven attacks,” said Sean Berg, CEO of Forcepoint G2CI.
  • Consequently, Forcepoint and Microsoft will be able to deliver enhanced value creation for the consumer by prioritizing an on-demand cloud service with built-in cybersecurity features.

Zero Trust Security Market is set to grow by USD 2.87 billion from 2021 to 2026 | The growing frequency of target-based cyber-attacks to drive the market growth - Technavio

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Cloud, Safety, Sample, BCP, Internet of things, Organization, Citrix Systems, Developed country, Telecommunications, Information services, Alphabet Inc., Fortinet, IBM, BFSI, Trust, USD, Cisco, VMware, API, Microsoft, Forcepoint, Akamai Technologies, Software, Growth, Health, Broadcom Inc., Dell, Online shopping, 3D printing, Geography

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Technavio, the zero trust security market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.87 billion from 2021 to 2026.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Technavio, the zero trust security market size is estimated to grow by USD 2.87 billion from 2021 to 2026.
  • The growing frequency of target-based cyber-attacks is one of the major drivers supporting the zero trust security market growth.
  • This augmented traffic attacks and other security menaces, and the need for cloud and enterprise security expanded.
  • Budgetary constraints among small and emerging startups in developing countries are one of the factors hindering the zero trust security market growth.