Partner

New ClearSale Report Illustrates the Staggering Impact of False Declines

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Global risk technology solution provider, ClearSale ( www.clear.sale ), has released a comprehensive new report that sheds light on the prevalence and consequences of false positives, commonly known as false declines.

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  • Global risk technology solution provider, ClearSale ( www.clear.sale ), has released a comprehensive new report that sheds light on the prevalence and consequences of false positives, commonly known as false declines.
  • The highly anticipated report, Ecommerce False Declines & Consumer Behavior, takes a deep dive into the economy of false declines, uncovering their detrimental effects on both the customer journey and a retailer’s bottom line.
  • Widespread false declines are an issue: In 2022, 25% of respondents experienced false declines, with 36% encountering multiple instances.
  • False declines are impacting retailers' revenue: Alarmingly, 65% of false declines were later validated as legitimate transactions, resulting in significant revenue loss.

Innovative Leap in Unified Communications: Zultys Announces Major Update With Release 18, ZAC 9, Mobile ZAC, Web Admin, & MX Report

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Multifactor authentication for ZAC 9; Mobile ZAC; and Zultys’ admin tools, MX Administrator and updated Web Admin, provides users with additional system protection and improved account security.

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  • Multifactor authentication for ZAC 9; Mobile ZAC; and Zultys’ admin tools, MX Administrator and updated Web Admin, provides users with additional system protection and improved account security.
  • iOS and Android emojis can now be used in ZAC, Web ZAC, and Mobile ZAC, allowing users to convey their emotions and streamline their messaging experience.
  • Users can seamlessly move active calls between ZAC, Web ZAC, and Mobile ZAC, providing flexibility and an uninterrupted call experience.
  • Mobile ZAC replaces all of Zultys’ prior mobile apps, including MX Mobile for iOS, Zultys Mobile Communicator for iOS, and Zultys Mobile for Android.

Interactive Venture Partners Announces Launch of its Inaugural Fund – Interactive Venture Partners Fund LP

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Interactive Venture Partners announced the formation and launch of its inaugural fund.

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  • Interactive Venture Partners announced the formation and launch of its inaugural fund.
  • With an initial capital commitment of €50 million, Interactive Venture Partners Fund LP is supported by the family office of Thomas Peterffy, Founder and Chairman of Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Interactive Venture Partners provides capital to innovators, entrepreneurs, and founders of startups in Central Eastern Europe and supports these companies as they grow.
  • Interactive Venture Partners invests in early-stage companies across industries, with a focus on cutting-edge technology products and services, and with teams based primarily in Central Eastern Europe.
  • Interactive Venture Partners aims to supercharge our entrepreneurs and their startups with capital, mentoring, and networking so that they can achieve success.

Global Partners LP Completes Acquisition of Four Liquid Energy Terminals from Gulf Oil

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) (“Global” or the “Partnership”) announced today the successful closing of its acquisition of four liquid energy terminals from Gulf Oil Limited Partnership (“Gulf Oil”).

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  • Global Partners LP (NYSE: GLP) (“Global” or the “Partnership”) announced today the successful closing of its acquisition of four liquid energy terminals from Gulf Oil Limited Partnership (“Gulf Oil”).
  • The terminals are strategically located in Chelsea, MA, New Haven, CT, Linden, NJ, and Woodbury, NJ, and will further enhance Global’s position in the energy economy of the Northeast.
  • With a combined shell capacity of approximately 3.0 million barrels, these terminals expand Global’s ability to store and distribute gasoline, distillates, and ethanol.
  • Slifka continued, “We are happy to finalize this acquisition and welcome these terminals into our growing network.

Ivanti Recognizes Outstanding Partners with 2023 Partner of the Year Awards

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Ivanti , the tech company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, today announced the winners of its 2023 Partner of the Year Awards.

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  • Ivanti , the tech company that breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive, today announced the winners of its 2023 Partner of the Year Awards.
  • The Partner of the Year awards honor Ivanti's top-performing partners and recognize their exceptional contributions to customers and business impact.
  • “2023 was a highly anticipated year for many of us, as it marked the much-awaited return to growth for our partners.
  • The awards spanned various categories and regions — each honoring exceptional achievements by Ivanti partners in their respective fields:
    Global Channel Sales Partner of the Year 2023: Softcat
    Global Distribution Partner of the Year 2023: Carahsoft
    EMEA Channel Sales Partner of the Year 2023: Softcat
    AMS Channel Sales Partner of the Year 2023: CDW
    APAC Channel Sales Partner of the Year 2023: Service Quality Australia
    EMEA Distribution Partner of the Year 2023: Infinigate
    AMS Distribution Partner of the Year 2023: Carahsoft
    APAC Distribution Partner of the Year 2023: Macnica Japan
    EMEA Services Partner of the Year 2023: MarXtar
    AMS Services Partner of the Year 2023: NCSi
    APAC Services Partner of the Year 2023: Crossroad Consulting Pte Ltd
    EMEA Breakout Partner of the Year 2023: Clever Choice
    EMEA Breakout Partner of the Year 2023: Invent
    AMS Breakout Partner of the Year 2023: Empower Solutions
    APAC Breakout Partner of the Year 2023: Acceron Infosol Pvt Ltd
    Award winners will be honored at the Ivanti Partner Summit on April 9, 2024 during the Ivanti Solutions Summit .

GlassHive Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to transform MSP Sales and Marketing to capture AI opportunity with customers

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Monday, April 8, 2024

This collaboration marks a significant initiative to empower Microsoft partners to effectively sell Microsoft Azure, Copilot for Microsoft 365, AI, Business Applications, and Business Intelligence Solutions to businesses worldwide.

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  • This collaboration marks a significant initiative to empower Microsoft partners to effectively sell Microsoft Azure, Copilot for Microsoft 365, AI, Business Applications, and Business Intelligence Solutions to businesses worldwide.
  • GlassHive, born and raised on Azure, utilizes AI to enhance partners' ability to market and sell services effectively.
  • Giovanni Sanguily, Founder and CEO of GlassHive, expressed his enthusiasm: "I'm thrilled to be working with Microsoft to empower the partner community.
  • Heather Deggans, VP of GTM for Microsoft Americas added, “Microsoft’s collaboration with GlassHive is a testament to our commitment to the partner ecosystem.

Generational Group Advises Team Pride Extrusions in its Sale to Republic Strategic Investments

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Generational Group , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Team Pride Extrusions (TPE) to Republic Strategic Investments (RSI).

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  • Generational Group , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Team Pride Extrusions (TPE) to Republic Strategic Investments (RSI).
  • Located in Megargel, Texas, Team Pride Extrusions is a full-service manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions.
  • TPE has the ability to run small aluminum extrusions, difficult extrusions, complex aluminum extrusion shapes, thin wall aluminum extrusions (down to .040"), miniature extrusions, high aspect ratio extrusions (up to 12:1), and light aluminum extrusions.
  • Team Pride Extrusions was wholly owned by Darryl Anderson Sr., President, and Todd Lewallen, Managing Partner.

PureTech Launches Seaport Therapeutics with $100 Million Oversubscribed Series A and Announces Management Transitions

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Following the Series A financing, PureTech will hold equity ownership in Seaport of 61.5 percent on a diluted basis.

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  • Following the Series A financing, PureTech will hold equity ownership in Seaport of 61.5 percent on a diluted basis.
  • Under its license agreement with Karuna, PureTech retains the right to receive milestone payments upon the achievement of certain regulatory approvals.
  • Eric Elenko, Ph.D., a PureTech co-founder and current Chief Innovation Officer, has been promoted to the role of President of PureTech.
  • Daphne Zohar, the Chief Executive Officer of Seaport, is the founder and former CEO of PureTech Health where she also co-founded Karuna Therapeutics.

Seaport Therapeutics Launches with $100 Million Oversubscribed Series A Financing Round to Advance Novel Neuropsychiatric Medicines

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Seaport Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is charting a proven path in neuropsychiatry, today announced the closing of a $100 million oversubscribed Series A financing round.

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  • Seaport Therapeutics , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is charting a proven path in neuropsychiatry, today announced the closing of a $100 million oversubscribed Series A financing round.
  • The round was co-led by ARCH Venture Partners and Sofinnova Investments along with Third Rock Ventures and Seaport founder PureTech Health.
  • Seaport is advancing a clinical-stage pipeline of novel neuropsychiatric medicines powered by its proprietary Glyph™ Technology Platform, which leverages the lymphatic system to create new medicines building on clinically validated mechanisms.
  • I am eager to support Seaport as an investor and board member as the team continues to advance its clinical-stage pipeline of novel therapeutics.”

Searce Wins 2024 Google Cloud Sales Partner of the Year for UKI

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Searce , a modern technology consulting firm that empowers clients to futurify their businesses, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Google Cloud Sales Partner of the Year award for the UK and Ireland (UKI).

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  • Searce , a modern technology consulting firm that empowers clients to futurify their businesses, has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Google Cloud Sales Partner of the Year award for the UK and Ireland (UKI).
  • This recognition by Google Cloud reinforces Searce’s strong commitment to digitally transform organisations worldwide by offering advanced professional services around Cloud, Data, Analytics, and AI-led transformation.
  • “We are honored to receive the 2024 Google Cloud Sales Partner of the Year award for UKI,” said Julian Mulhare – Managing Director, EMEA, Searce.
  • “Google Cloud's Partner Awards celebrate the transformative impact and value partners have delivered for customers," said Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President, Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud.