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Johnson & Johnson to Acquire Shockwave Medical

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and Shockwave Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWAV) (“Shockwave”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Johnson & Johnson will acquire all outstanding shares of Shockwave for $335.00 per share in cash, corresponding to an enterprise value of approximately $13.1 billion including cash acquired.

Key Points: 
  • Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and Shockwave Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWAV) (“Shockwave”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Johnson & Johnson will acquire all outstanding shares of Shockwave for $335.00 per share in cash, corresponding to an enterprise value of approximately $13.1 billion including cash acquired.
  • The transaction is expected to accelerate revenue growth for both Johnson & Johnson and Johnson & Johnson MedTech.
  • Delivers immediate operational accretion: The transaction will be accretive to operating margin for both Johnson & Johnson and Johnson & Johnson MedTech.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Johnson & Johnson will acquire all outstanding shares of Shockwave for $335.00 per share in cash through a merger of Shockwave with a wholly owned Johnson & Johnson subsidiary.

FireMon Unveils 2023 ‘Ignite Partner of the Year’ Award Winners Who Have Excelled in Improving Security Outcomes of Customers Globally

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The FireMon Ignite Partner Program is designed to drive sales opportunities, increase partner profitability, and deliver high customer satisfaction.

Key Points: 
  • The FireMon Ignite Partner Program is designed to drive sales opportunities, increase partner profitability, and deliver high customer satisfaction.
  • These award-winning FireMon partners have shown their passion and commitment to helping their customers improve their security operations to improve security outcomes.
  • The 2023 FireMon Ignite Partner of the Year Award winners are:
    "As a 100% channel company, it is essential that FireMon enables our partners and recognizes their efforts to effectively position and sell FireMon solutions.
  • To visit the FireMon Ignite Partner Program, click here: FireMon Partners .

Confluent Named a Leader in Two IDC MarketScape Reports Evaluating Data Streaming Technologies

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT), the data streaming pioneer, today announced that it has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Analytic Stream Processing Software 2024 Vendor Assessment(1) and the IDC Marketscape for Worldwide Event Brokering Software 2024 Vendor Assessment(2).

Key Points: 
  • Confluent, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFLT), the data streaming pioneer, today announced that it has been named as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Analytic Stream Processing Software 2024 Vendor Assessment(1) and the IDC Marketscape for Worldwide Event Brokering Software 2024 Vendor Assessment(2).
  • "We believe our position as a Leader in both IDC MarketScapes is based on market recognition of data streaming platforms," says Shaun Clowes, Chief Product Officer, Confluent.
  • "From critical use cases like accelerating the development of real-time AI applications to real-time payments, companies rely increasingly on Confluent to deliver trustworthy data across their organization."
  • With the only data streaming platform that streams, connects, processes and governs real-time data, organizations can break down data barriers and easily reuse and access data streams for endless use cases.

Spending on Shared Cloud Infrastructure Continues to Lead the Way in Enterprise Infrastructure Investments, According to IDC Tracker

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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"Cloud infrastructure spending continues to accelerate towards more robust configurations mainly fueled by the explosion of AI-related investments," said Juan Pablo Seminara , research director, Worldwide Enterprise Infrastructure Trackers at IDC.

Key Points: 
  • "Cloud infrastructure spending continues to accelerate towards more robust configurations mainly fueled by the explosion of AI-related investments," said Juan Pablo Seminara , research director, Worldwide Enterprise Infrastructure Trackers at IDC.
  • Spending on shared cloud infrastructure reached $22.8 billion in the quarter, increasing 27.0% compared to a year ago.
  • The shared cloud infrastructure category continues to capture the largest share of spending compared to dedicated deployments and non-cloud spending.
  • Shared cloud infrastructure spending will account for 71.8% of the total cloud spending in 2028, growing at a 12.8% CAGR and reaching $143.0 billion.

iLearningEngines, Inc. to Add Michael Moe and Sir Ian Davis to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Michael Moe and Ian Davis, who have more than 60 years of business, investment and technology experience, will join Harish Chidambaran, Balakrishnan Arackal, Tom Olivier, Matthew Barger and Bruce Mehlman on the board of New iLearningEngines following the Business Combination.

Key Points: 
  • Michael Moe and Ian Davis, who have more than 60 years of business, investment and technology experience, will join Harish Chidambaran, Balakrishnan Arackal, Tom Olivier, Matthew Barger and Bruce Mehlman on the board of New iLearningEngines following the Business Combination.
  • Mr. Moe is the Founder and CEO of GSV, a growth-focused investment platform.
  • “We are honored to welcome Michael and Ian to the New iLearningEngines Board,” said Harish Chidambaran, CEO of iLearningEngines.
  • I look forward to contributing to their continued success as a publicly traded company.”
    For more information about iLearningEngines, please visit: www.ilearningengines.com .

Aetna Better Health® of Illinois Partners with Kooth Digital Health, Providing Mental Health and Well-being Tools for Thousands of Teens and Young People

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Kooth Digital Health , a mental health and well-being platform for young people, today announced a partnership with Aetna Better Health® of Illinois .

Key Points: 
  • Kooth Digital Health , a mental health and well-being platform for young people, today announced a partnership with Aetna Better Health® of Illinois .
  • The one-year partnership will provide thousands of teens and young people in Illinois access to Kooth’s digital platform at no cost to the end user.
  • Data shows that teens and young people benefit from access to well-being tools to help develop better skills and mental health management.
  • Kooth Digital Health Chief Services Officer Patrick Johnston, Ph.D., said, “The mental health crisis threatening our teens and young people is unprecedented in scale and scope.

Global PC Monitor Market Returned to Growth in Q4 2023 with a Modest Recovery Forecast to Continue in 2024, According to IDC

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The global PC monitor market ended 2023 on a hopeful note, reaching 31.9 million units during the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the International Data Corporation ( IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker .

Key Points: 
  • The global PC monitor market ended 2023 on a hopeful note, reaching 31.9 million units during the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q23), according to the International Data Corporation ( IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker .
  • This translates to year-over-year growth of 3.8%, which slightly outperformed IDC's forecast of 3.2% growth.
  • During the fourth quarter, key market segments all showed growth with the consumer segment outpacing the commercial segment.
  • IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker gathers detailed market data in over 90 countries.

Otsuka Announces Interim Data from Phase 2b/c Trial Indicating New Investigational Compound May Shorten Tuberculosis Treatment

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and our parent company Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Co. Ltd., announce that interim data from a Phase 2b/c trial exploring quabodepistat (QBS), in combination with delamanid and bedaquiline, for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is positive and may shorten the duration of TB treatment for patients.

Key Points: 
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and our parent company Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Co. Ltd., announce that interim data from a Phase 2b/c trial exploring quabodepistat (QBS), in combination with delamanid and bedaquiline, for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is positive and may shorten the duration of TB treatment for patients.
  • QBS is an investigational anti-tuberculosis compound which has a new mechanism of action that interferes with the cell-wall structure of the bacteria causing TB.1,2 Worldwide, TB is the second leading infectious fatal disease after COVID-19 .
  • The three-drug QBS-based arms were well-tolerated, with no serious treatment emergent adverse events reported, related to the regimens.3
    The ongoing study, supported by Otsuka and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is being held across six clinical research sites in South Africa.
  • Full results of this phase 2b/c, randomized trial are expected by the end of 2024.2,3

Gigamon Earns Premier 5-Star Rating in 2024 CRN® Partner Program Guide for Sixth Consecutive Year

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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Gigamon , a leading deep observability company, has been recognized by CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , with a prestigious 5-Star Award in its 2024 Partner Program Guide for the sixth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • Gigamon , a leading deep observability company, has been recognized by CRN ®, a brand of The Channel Company , with a prestigious 5-Star Award in its 2024 Partner Program Guide for the sixth consecutive year.
  • With CRN’s 2024 Partner Program Guide, solution providers can access deep insights into the unique strengths of each partner program and vendors who demonstrate dedication to their partner community.”
    The Gigamon Catalyst Partner Program offers a variety of digital marketing opportunities, in-depth training and enablement, sales tools, and financing for all Gigamon partners.
  • Companies featured on the 2024 Partner Program Guide were evaluated based on program requirements and offerings such as partner training and education, pre- and post-sales support, marketing programs and resources, technical support, and communication.
  • To learn more about the Gigamon Partner Program, and how to become a Catalyst Partner, visit the Gigamon website .

Gaming PCs Forecast to Recover After a Down Year in 2023 While Gaming Monitors Will Continue on Their Growth Trajectory, According to IDC

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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However, gaming monitors were able to buck the trend as lower pricing helped drive volume and resulted in gaming monitors growing 20.3% during the year, according to the International Data Corporation ( IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker .

Key Points: 
  • However, gaming monitors were able to buck the trend as lower pricing helped drive volume and resulted in gaming monitors growing 20.3% during the year, according to the International Data Corporation ( IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker .
  • For 2024, IDC forecasts gaming PCs will see modest growth of 1% with notebooks being the primary driver.
  • Gaming monitors will continue their growth trajectory, reaching 22.2 million units and growing 13.6% in 2024.
  • Given these improvements, gaming monitors are expected to continue outpacing the growth of gaming PCs."