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Duck Creek Pioneers the Next Era of Cloud-Based Technology for P&C Insurers Through Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Duck Creek's comprehensive platform is built on Microsoft Azure , the preferred technology for harnessing the power of Azure OpenAI Service, as large language models (LLMs) continue to redefine and shape the technology landscape.

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  • Duck Creek's comprehensive platform is built on Microsoft Azure , the preferred technology for harnessing the power of Azure OpenAI Service, as large language models (LLMs) continue to redefine and shape the technology landscape.
  • Our objective is to empower insurers to innovate products faster and assist employees with AI tools,” said Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer, Duck Creek Technologies.
  • “Duck Creek will continue advancing how it brings responsible AI to the insurance industry and enables a rapid business transformation toward humanized experiences,” said Jess Keeney, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Duck Creek Technologies.
  • Both Duck Creek and Microsoft share a common dedication to enhancing the customer journey across the entire insurance lifecycle.

Climb Channel Solutions Announces Partnership with Kiteworks, Expanding Its Offerings to Include the Kiteworks-enabled Private Content Network

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The Kiteworks-enabled Private Content Network allows public and private sector organizations to send, share, receive, and store sensitive content from a single platform.

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  • The Kiteworks-enabled Private Content Network allows public and private sector organizations to send, share, receive, and store sensitive content from a single platform.
  • The new Compliance Era demands a different approach that integrates compliance and security and applies advanced governance and security tracking and controls to protect sensitive content.
  • “The addition of Climb Channel Solutions as a Kiteworks Channel First Partner enables Kiteworks to accelerate our go-to-market programs by leveraging their extensive network and distribution capabilities,” said David Byrnes, VP of Worldwide Channel at Kiteworks.
  • The partnership also enables more Kiteworks partners and customers to consolidate their file and data communications onto one platform for centralized policy risk management.”
    This collaboration will enable Climb Channel Solutions’ extensive global network to access a Private Content Network that is built with compliance in mind.

Algolia Concludes 2023 With More Than 30 Distinguished Industry Accolades

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Recognized for its cutting-edge AI search technology, visionary leadership, and unparalleled innovation, Algolia continues to reinforce its position as a leader.

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  • Recognized for its cutting-edge AI search technology, visionary leadership, and unparalleled innovation, Algolia continues to reinforce its position as a leader.
  • Bernadette Nixon, Chief Executive Officer, Algolia noted, “Throughout 2023, the Algolia team has consistently delivered exceptional work bringing new product innovations to market as well as adding more than 500 customers.
  • These awards were especially valuable to the company as they were based on feedback from Algolia’s current employees.
  • As Algolia concludes 2023 with a myriad of awards and recognition, the company remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering cutting-edge AI solutions.

Worldwide Clinical Trials Completes Recapitalization with Kohlberg & Company

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Worldwide Clinical Trials (“Worldwide”), a privately held, leading global, full-service contract research organization (“CRO”), has announced the closing of its previously announced recapitalization that gives funds managed by Kohlberg & Company, LLC (“Kohlberg”), a leading private equity firm with over 35 years of experience partnering with management and companies like Worldwide, a majority stake in the company.

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  • Worldwide Clinical Trials (“Worldwide”), a privately held, leading global, full-service contract research organization (“CRO”), has announced the closing of its previously announced recapitalization that gives funds managed by Kohlberg & Company, LLC (“Kohlberg”), a leading private equity firm with over 35 years of experience partnering with management and companies like Worldwide, a majority stake in the company.
  • “This is a significant milestone for Worldwide – one that positions us for further growth and expands our ability to deliver best in class partnerships for our customers while cultivating a culture for our team members to do their best, mission-oriented work,” said Peter Benton , President and CEO, Worldwide Clinical Trials.
  • This investment by Kohlberg, and continued investment by TJC, elevates our approach to best support our customers and continue delivering customized clinical research programs.”
    With this transaction, Matt Jennings , Operating Partner of Kohlberg, becomes Chairman of Worldwide’s Board of Directors.
  • Worldwide remains a privately held company with no other changes to its leadership team, employee base, or customer experience.

Microsoft Worldwide Learning Adopts AI-Powered Explorance MLY to Help Close Skill Gap

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

It enables Microsoft Worldwide Learning partners to harness the power of learner feedback offering a data-driven approach to shaping the learning experience.

Key Points: 
  • It enables Microsoft Worldwide Learning partners to harness the power of learner feedback offering a data-driven approach to shaping the learning experience.
  • MLY expedites action items derived from learner feedback to help inform Microsoft Worldwide Learning’s global learning priorities.
  • With MLY, Microsoft Worldwide Learning Training Services Partners are poised to deliver personalized and impactful learning experiences that resonate with a global audience.
  • MLY helps us amplify the Voice of Customer (VoC) and enables personalized and engaging learning experiences that reflect our commitment to our global learner community,” adds Christian Wylde, Sr Director of Product Management, Microsoft Worldwide Learning.

Thoughtworks Recognized as a Visionary in 2023 GartnerⓇ Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS), a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering, today announced it was positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant in the 2023 GartnerⓇ Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide .

Key Points: 
  • Thoughtworks (NASDAQ: TWKS), a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering, today announced it was positioned in the Visionaries Quadrant in the 2023 GartnerⓇ Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide .
  • Consistently pioneering technology-driven business change, Thoughtworks helps solve clients’ most complex problems in digital transformation , cloud, platforms , data and artificial intelligence and customer experience, product and design .
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide, Luis Pinto, Deacon D.K.
  • Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

8x8 Named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud contact center and unified communications platform provider, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service 1.

Key Points: 
  • 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), a leading integrated cloud contact center and unified communications platform provider, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service 1.
  • In addition to being named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service , 8x8 has been recognized for nine consecutive years in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service 2.
  • [1] Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service , Rafael Benitez, Megan Fernandez, Christopher Trueman, Pankil Sheth, November 28, 2023.
  • This Magic Quadrant report name has changed from 2015 onwards- 2015-2023: Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide, 2014: Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, North America With Additional Regional Presence, 2012-2013: Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, North America.

RingCentral Named a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide Report for Ninth Year in a Row

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

We are truly proud to be recognized once again by Gartner as a Leader in this year’s Magic Quadrant for UCaaS, Worldwide report.

Key Points: 
  • We are truly proud to be recognized once again by Gartner as a Leader in this year’s Magic Quadrant for UCaaS, Worldwide report.
  • To download a complimentary copy of the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide report, click here .
  • Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact.
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide, Pankil Sheth, Megan Fernandez, November 30, 2023.

CI&T Recognized in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide Report

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Friday, December 1, 2023

CI&T (NYSE:CINT), a leader in driving AI-powered digital transformation for global brands, today announced it has been recognized as a Niche Player in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide report.

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  • CI&T (NYSE:CINT), a leader in driving AI-powered digital transformation for global brands, today announced it has been recognized as a Niche Player in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide report.
  • CI&T’s approach to digital products helps Enterprises that want to continuously advance their software delivery capabilities, creating value at the speed of need.
  • With a focus on key verticals in banking and investment services, healthcare and life sciences, retail, and CPG, the company is able to accelerate custom software solutions, resulting in shorter development cycles while reaching market faster.
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Custom Software Development Services, Worldwide, Luis Pinto, Deacon D.K Wan, Gunjan Gupta, Jaideep Thyagarajan, Ben Pring, 27 November 2023
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Datadobi Announces Enhancements to StorageMAP for the Most Comprehensive Unstructured Data Management at Massive Scale

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Datadobi , a global leader in vendor-neutral unstructured data management, today announced the latest release of its StorageMAP platform.

Key Points: 
  • Datadobi , a global leader in vendor-neutral unstructured data management, today announced the latest release of its StorageMAP platform.
  • StorageMAP 6.6 adds important enhancements that provide customers and channel partners with an even more powerful solution for analyzing, securing, and taking automated actions on all types of unstructured data at massive scale.
  • StorageMAP can now analyze object data stored on any S3-compliant platform, offering users a complete view of their unstructured data, including both File (SMB and NFS) and Object (S3) data.
  • Lack of Visibility into Unstructured Data Assets: StorageMAP 6.6 addresses the challenge of limited visibility into unstructured data by providing groundbreaking object and file analytics.