IT

Beamy raises $9 million to govern the explosion of SaaS in companies and build the framework for their IT decentralization

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Beamy, a scale-up featured in " Future 40 " of STATION F , offers companies a unique solution that can detect and control the explosion of SaaS applications used in a decentralized way.

Key Points: 
  • Beamy, a scale-up featured in " Future 40 " of STATION F , offers companies a unique solution that can detect and control the explosion of SaaS applications used in a decentralized way.
  • In companies with more than 1,000 employees, there are on average several hundred different SaaS solutions in use, representing several million dollars in annual costs.
  • Consequently, these companies become highly vulnerable to the risks of cyber attacks: each uncontrolled SaaS application represents a potential security breach.
  • "The great feedback we've heard from customers convinced us that Andra and Edouard formed the right team to develop Beamy.

Beamy raises $9 million to govern the explosion of SaaS in companies and build the framework for their IT decentralization

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Beamy, a scale-up featured in " Future 40 " of STATION F , offers companies a unique solution that can detect and control the explosion of SaaS applications used in a decentralized way.

Key Points: 
  • Beamy, a scale-up featured in " Future 40 " of STATION F , offers companies a unique solution that can detect and control the explosion of SaaS applications used in a decentralized way.
  • In companies with more than 1,000 employees, there are on average several hundred different SaaS solutions in use, representing several million dollars in annual costs.
  • Consequently, these companies become highly vulnerable to the risks of cyber attacks: each uncontrolled SaaS application represents a potential security breach.
  • "The great feedback we've heard from customers convinced us that Andra and Edouard formed the right team to develop Beamy.

Singapore's Nexus International School Remotely Solves 90% of Interactive Display Technical Issues via ViewSonic's Solution

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Friday, April 15, 2022

BREA, Calif., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore's Nexus International School has been building a powerful digital learning setup with the school running nearly 100 of ViewSonic Corp.'s ViewBoard interactive displays in 79 classrooms over 12 floors. While creating a more immersive learning environment for students, this presented technical challenges for the administration.

Key Points: 
  • With myViewBoard Manager, administrators can centralize control of their institutions' devices remotely and receive device metrics and insights for further optimization.
  • Furthermore, 90% of technical issues that arise (usually a result of issues with network connections and input sources) can be troubleshotand resolved remotely.
  • When teachers are experiencing technical issues, the IT department can troubleshoot without needing to send out a technician for onsite inspection,reducing labor costs and lost learning time.
  • This approach is also extended to Nexus' teachers, who are encouraged to explore new technologies that will enhance in-classroom learning.

Singapore's Nexus International School Remotely Solves 90% of Interactive Display Technical Issues via ViewSonic's Solution

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 15, 2022

BREA, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore's Nexus International School has been building a powerful digital learning setup with the school running nearly 100 of ViewSonic Corp.'s ViewBoard interactive displays in 79 classrooms over 12 floors. While creating a more immersive learning environment for students, this presented technical challenges for the administration.

Key Points: 
  • With myViewBoard Manager, administrators can centralize control of their institutions' devices remotely and receive device metrics and insights for further optimization.
  • Furthermore, 90% of technical issues that arise (usually a result of issues with network connections and input sources) can be troubleshotand resolved remotely.
  • When teachers are experiencing technical issues, the IT department can troubleshoot without needing to send out a technician for onsite inspection,reducing labor costs and lost learning time.
  • This approach is also extended to Nexus' teachers, who are encouraged to explore new technologies that will enhance in-classroom learning.

Open Compute Project Foundation Announces a New Hardware-Software Co-design Strategy.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the OCP Foundation, the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, announced a new hardware-software co-design strategy that is exemplified by recent contributions to the OCP by Microsoft and Intel of the Scalable I/O (Input/Output) Virtualization (SIOV) specification, and a new collaboration with the SONiC Project now at the Linux Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the OCP's new hardwaresoftware co-design strategy we are pleased to have new contributions from Microsoft and Intel and continue our collaboration with the SONiC Project at the Linux Foundation," said George Tchaparian, CEO Open Compute Project Foundation.
  • Collaboration between the OCP and the Linux Foundation expands to include the SONiC Project.
  • In alignment with hardware-software co-design, collaboration continues around the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) project remaining at OCP and SONiC now at the Linux Foundation.
  • "As we focus on the software component of SONiC, we look forward to partnering with the Open Compute Foundation (OCP)on aligning hardware and specifications such as SAI."

Open Compute Project Foundation Announces a New Hardware-Software Co-design Strategy.

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 14, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the OCP Foundation, the nonprofit organization bringing hyperscale innovations to all, announced a new hardware-software co-design strategy that is exemplified by recent contributions to the OCP by Microsoft and Intel of the Scalable I/O (Input/Output) Virtualization (SIOV) specification, and a new collaboration with the SONiC Project now at the Linux Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the OCP's new hardwaresoftware co-design strategy we are pleased to have new contributions from Microsoft and Intel and continue our collaboration with the SONiC Project at the Linux Foundation," said George Tchaparian, CEO Open Compute Project Foundation.
  • Collaboration between the OCP and the Linux Foundation expands to include the SONiC Project.
  • In alignment with hardware-software co-design, collaboration continues around the Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) project remaining at OCP and SONiC now at the Linux Foundation.
  • "As we focus on the software component of SONiC, we look forward to partnering with the Open Compute Foundation (OCP)on aligning hardware and specifications such as SAI."

Travis Perkins: Final Results of Tender Offer

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

TRAVIS PERKINS PLC ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF ITS TENDER OFFER FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 300,000,000 4.50 PER CENT.

Key Points: 
  • TRAVIS PERKINS PLC ANNOUNCES FINAL RESULTS OF ITS TENDER OFFER FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 300,000,000 4.50 PER CENT.
  • Travis Perkins plc (the "Offeror") announces today the final results of its invitation to eligible holders of its outstanding 300,000,000 4.50 per cent.
  • Guaranteed Notes due 2023 (ISIN: XS1407695680) (the "Notes") to tender their Notes for purchase by the Offeror for cash up to the Final Acceptance Amount (the "Offer").
  • The Offer was announced on 5 April 2022 and was made on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the tender offer memorandum dated 5 April 2022 (the "Tender Offer Memorandum").

Travis Perkins: Indicative Results of Tender Offer

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

TRAVIS PERKINS PLC ANNOUNCES INDICATIVE RESULTS OF ITS TENDER OFFER FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 300,000,000 4.50 PER CENT.

Key Points: 
  • TRAVIS PERKINS PLC ANNOUNCES INDICATIVE RESULTS OF ITS TENDER OFFER FOR ITS OUTSTANDING 300,000,000 4.50 PER CENT.
  • Travis Perkins plc (the "Offeror") announces today the indicative results of its invitation to eligible holders of its outstanding 300,000,000 4.50 per cent.
  • The Offer was announced on 5 April 2022 and was made on the terms and subject to the conditions contained in the tender offer memorandum dated 5 April 2022 (the "Tender Offer Memorandum").
  • The distribution of this announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law.

CRN GRANTS CONGRUITY360 PARTNER PROGRAM 5-STAR STATUS

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

BOSTON , April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  Congruity360, a leading SaaS data management and classification provider, has been awarded CRN's coveted designation of a 5-Star Partner Program for its global channel go-to-market program. CRN recognizes 5-Star Partner Programs as IT channel offerings that innovate and adapt to, rather than succumb to, quickly-evolving customer needs, particularly in a post-pandemic economy. 5-Star partners offer outstanding channel programs that reflect partners' challenges, proposing realistic solutions that yield tangible, profitable results.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Congruity360 , a leading SaaS data management and classification provider,has been awarded CRN's coveted designation of a 5-Star Partner Program for its global channel go-to-market program.
  • Developed by Congruity360's Director of Global Channels Morgan Hartley, the newly minted partner program boasts a multi-tiered ecosystem model, complete deal registration process, partner referrals, MDF and rebate incentives, and a fully integrated partner portal that includes role-based accreditations.
  • "We are very pleased to be recognized as a 5-Star Partner Program by CRN.
  • Recognition as a CRN 5-Star Partner Program reinforces the value Congruity360 places on understanding partners' complex data and security requirements by helping them master the application of the Classify360 platform to solve their clients' data management challenges.

PKI Solutions Announces New ‘Introduction to Certificates & Keys’ Training Course

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Students who sign up for PKI Solutions’ new Intro to Certificates & Keys training course by Monday, April 25 will receive a special introductory price of $750 -- a savings of more than $200 from the course value of $995.

Key Points: 
  • PKI Solutions, the experts in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) consulting, training, and support services, today announced a new Introduction to Certificates & Keys training course.
  • Thats why weve specifically designed our new Introduction to Certificates & Keys training course as a great introduction to PKI for developers, desktop admins, IT helpdesk professionals, as well as people starting their PKI career, said Mark B. Cooper, president and founder of PKI Solutions.
  • PKI Solutions new Introduction to Certificates & Keys course features video, audio, and slide-based content that is delivered electronically so students can learn in a self-paced online environment.
  • To take advantage of PKI Solutions training course promotion, which ends Monday, April 25, 2022, use discount code PKI-TRAINING at pkisolutions.com/shop/introduction-course .