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ServiceTitan Launches Leads Integration Platform To Help Contractors Capture Leads and Grow their Business

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ServiceTitan , a software platform built to power the trades, today announced that it has launched the ServiceTitan Leads Integration Platform , an integrated solution where scheduling service, installation, and repair appointments can be done quickly and easily, right from the ServiceTitan platform.

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  • ServiceTitan , a software platform built to power the trades, today announced that it has launched the ServiceTitan Leads Integration Platform , an integrated solution where scheduling service, installation, and repair appointments can be done quickly and easily, right from the ServiceTitan platform.
  • With the launch of our Leads Integration Platform, contractors can offer their customers a modern experience when booking a service or repair appointment, and as a result, improve customer satisfaction and retention.
  • ServiceTitans Leads Integration Platform empowers contractors to:
    Manage bookings more efficiently and lower costs Eliminates the manual process of checking email for leads, inputting them into multiple systems, fixing human errors, and copying information over to ServiceTitan.
  • ServiceTitan, the ServiceTitan logo, and all ServiceTitan product and service names mentioned herein are registered trademarks or unregistered trademarks of ServiceTitan, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Apache® Druid Named Best Analytics Database in the 2022 Datanami Readers’ Choice Award

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Imply , the company founded by the original creators of Apache Druid, today announced that Apache Druid was named the Readers Choice winner of the Best Analytics Database category in the seventh annual BigDATAwire (formerly Datanami) Readers and Editors Choice Awards .

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  • Imply , the company founded by the original creators of Apache Druid, today announced that Apache Druid was named the Readers Choice winner of the Best Analytics Database category in the seventh annual BigDATAwire (formerly Datanami) Readers and Editors Choice Awards .
  • This award extends the phenomenal momentum and adoption that Apache Druid has had in 2022, reinforcing its leadership position as the database-of-choice for modern analytics applications.
  • Apache Druid is an open-source, real-time analytics database used by developers at 1000s of leading organizations - including Confluent , Netflix , Target , and Salesforce - to power modern analytics applications.
  • Apache, Apache Druid, Druid and the Druid logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation in the USA and/or other countries.

Sweep emerges from stealth with $28M to change how companies work with Salesforce

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sweep, a platform helping businesses customize and deploy GTM playbooks directly to their Salesforce - without coding - today emerges out of stealth with $28 million in funding - led by  Bessemer Venture Partners, which seeded the company and global software investor Insight Partners, which led the most recent financing.

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  • "Our mission is to make Salesforce management easy for any company regardless of its GTM complexity and CRM expertise" said Ido Gaver, co-founder and CEO of Sweep.
  • "We are fortunate to support a wide range of companies, from ones that are new to Salesforce, to companies that have incredible RevOps teams.
  • Companies that are new to Salesforce use Sweep to cut down their implementation time from months to days.
  • While companies that are already using Salesforce, deploy Sweep to move faster and reduce management costs.

Zylo Welcomes Former Salesforce Exec Jason Leet as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zylo, the enterprise leader in SaaS Management, today announced it has named software industry veteran Jason Leet as the company's Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Jason will oversee the finance, legal and HR functions, leading Zylo in its next phase of growth.

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  • In his new role, Jason will oversee the finance, legal and HR functions, leading Zylo in its next phase of growth.
  • He most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance at Salesforce, a role he held since 2013.
  • Over his six-year tenure at ExactTarget, Jason helped the company scale up through multiple fundraising rounds, M&A, IPO and eventual acquisition by Salesforce.
  • "Jason's financial and cross-functional executive leadership experience from Salesforce and high-growth tech companies make him an ideal fit.

Sean Evers, VP of Sales at Pipedrive: 5 Best Practices to Master the Art of Selling in 2023

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Sean Evers, VP of Sales at Pipedrive , provides insights on the best five practices each sales professional can implement in their own role to help master the art of selling in 2023 and beyond.

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  • Sean Evers, VP of Sales at Pipedrive , provides insights on the best five practices each sales professional can implement in their own role to help master the art of selling in 2023 and beyond.
  • Every sales process generally consists of five steps - from prospecting to presentations to closing the deal.
  • But what makes each step easier and more attractive to a customer is when the sales professional is genuine in speech when discussing his product or service.
  • Not every lead makes it to the bottom of the sales funnel, even if you try to do everything right.

JPIX partners With Cisco and Qwilt to Advance Streaming Media Delivery Across Japan

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Through the companys partnership with Cisco and Qwilt, JPIX will deploy Qwilts Edge Cloud for Content Delivery solution in the heart of its exchange network.

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  • Through the companys partnership with Cisco and Qwilt, JPIX will deploy Qwilts Edge Cloud for Content Delivery solution in the heart of its exchange network.
  • J-Stream will use Qwilts open caching-based solution running on Ciscos edge infrastructure to improve the quality of its streaming media delivery in Japan.
  • For this reason, we are excited about Qwilts plans to partner with JPIX to enhance streaming experiences in Japan.
  • The partnership enables JPIX to significantly improve the quality of all streaming media on its exchange, while increasing capacity for live streaming, video-on-demand, and other media sources.

Rent. announces strategic alliance with Reputation - the leading reputation experience management platform in the multifamily property rental industry

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

( www.rent.com ), a Redfin company and leading marketing technology and services platform for the rental industry, announced a strategic alliance with reputation experience management category leader, Reputation.

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  • ( www.rent.com ), a Redfin company and leading marketing technology and services platform for the rental industry, announced a strategic alliance with reputation experience management category leader, Reputation.
  • announces strategic alliance with Reputation (Graphic: Rent.)
  • empowers clients to manage their online presence with FHA-compliant reputation, social management and monitoring, as well as online review management designed for multifamily.
  • We are excited to work with Reputation in delivering this best in class software and service to the rental industry, said Jon Ziglar, Rent.

Chatbots, Emojis, Ghosting and More: New Intercom Study Uncovers What Consumers Really Want (and Don't) from Customer Support Agents

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers continue to tighten their belts with an uncertain economy, and according to a new study from Intercom, the way that companies talk to their customers can significantly impact retention and business growth.

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  • Feeling valued and respected is even more important than getting a quick customer support response (61%).
  • "Good customer support" varies based on the person and situationmaking it essential for businesses to deliver personalized communication that is grounded in context and a deep understanding of each individual customer.
  • "Consumers have higher expectations for businesses to be transparent, to be present and to be available to connect with.
  • When ranking industries, consumers say healthcare and financial services have the best customer support, and their reputation is particularly strong with older generations.

GigFinesse Announces Seed Funding to Connect Venues and Artists and Reimagine The Future of Live Entertainment

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GigFinesse, the leading platform that connects live music venues with artists, today announced a $3.6m seed funding round from investors including Bessemer Ventures Partners, with additional backing from Cosmic Venture Partners, amongst many others. GigFinesse works with entertainment venues in major metropolitan cities and musical artists to help take the hassle out of booking shows.

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  • GigFinesse works with entertainment venues in major metropolitan cities and musical artists to help take the hassle out of booking shows.
  • GigFinesse is transforming the antiquated talent booking market to make it easier for both artists and venues across the country to collaborate on live entertainment experiences.
  • Independent live music venues offer a huge opportunity for up-and-coming artists or even the classics to perform for their community.
  • GigFinesse's platform optimizes the booking process by removing the middleman to create a stronger matchmaking process that connects the best venues and artists.

Gamefam 2022: Leading Metaverse Gaming Company Celebrates Record-Breaking Performance

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Monday, December 5, 2022

Gamefam is the leading gaming and content company across metaverse platforms reaching Gen Z audiences with live operated original games, virtual concerts, and experiences that connect brands with new audiences.

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  • Gamefam is the leading gaming and content company across metaverse platforms reaching Gen Z audiences with live operated original games, virtual concerts, and experiences that connect brands with new audiences.
  • This further supports the company's goal to create the next generation of super-hit franchises from within the metaverse.
  • Gamefam, a leading metaverse game developer and publisher that creates connected experiences with gaming communities and well-known brands, is building the next generation of pop culture franchises born from the metaverse.
  • The Gamefam experience also extends into metaverse destinations including its operation of the three leading Minecraft servers and development of Fortnites top 40 maps.