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Fortune 100 companies turn to Distyl's integrated software and services to power their most ambitious AI initiatives SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Distyl has raised $20 million in Series A funding to supercharge its growth and to meet the accelerating demand from its Fortune 100 customers. This round adds Lightspeed Venture Partners, who led the round, and Khosla Ventures, early investors in OpenAI.

NEW YORK & PARIS--( BUSINESS WIRE)--ChapsVision, a leader in AI-enriched data processing, has announced the acquisition of Sinequa, a global authority in AI-powered enterprise search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). This strategic acquisition, paired with a new US$90 million (€85 million) investment led by Tikehau Capital, Qualium Investissement, Bpifrance, GENEO Capital, and Jolt Capital, accelerates ChapsVision’s growth, strengthens its global presence, and expands technology capability, particularly around AI.

WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced that the OpenText Partner Network now has expanded access to sell OpenText's entire portfolio of solutions for information management, including Content Services, Experience Management, Security, IT Operations Management, and Developer tools along with accelerants, such as cloud, artificial intelligence, automation and analytics. "This is a major milestone for our Partner Network, following our acquisition of Micro Focus," said Sandy Ono, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, OpenText. "It opens a wealth of new opportunities to all our Global Distributors and Value Added Resellers globally, giving them the flexibility and scope to connect with customers on all of our products, innovations and solutions to solve the most complex problems." The full OpenText portfolio allows Partners to expand and deepen their existing customer relationships as well as building new ones. And customers can now engage with their trusted Resellers to access a broader range of OpenText innovations to tackle their digital transformations programs. "We are working with the OpenText Partner Network to collectively grow our businesses and delight customers," added Sandy. "We are committed to providing our Partners the support they need to successfully deliver solutions for customers, be that on-prem, hybrid, or in the cloud." "Our aim is to scale our business with the Global Distributors we already have in our network while exploring new areas of growth together," said Joel Kremke SVP, Partners and Alliances. "Working closely with our OpenText Distributors, we will fully equip and enable their network of Resellers to expand into new categories that they can deliver to customers." The expanded portfolio access will help OpenText Distributors attract new, high-quality resellers and system integrators who have the right skills and work in the right markets to take full advantage of the wide-ranging OpenText technologies to develop new, groundbreaking solutions for their customers.

Recruiter.com Logo BountyJobs Logo Recruiter.com acquires BountyJobs Strategic acquisition adds recruitment agency and executive search capabilities, vendor management and recruiter marketplace to accelerate platform growth This acquisition expands our capabilities as a true total talent provider, and aligns with our mission to help employers build and manage world class workforces, regardless of headcount or HR spend” — Jesse Tinsley, CEO, Recruiter.com SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Recruiter.com, a leading holding company in the HR Technology and human capital sectors, today announced its acquisition of BountyJobs. The addition of BountyJobs, a recruitment marketplace for connecting employers and third party recruiters, to the Recruiter.com portfolio reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to equipping companies with more efficient, effective ways to access and leverage its industry leading talent acquisition, workforce management, employer of record and global payroll solutions.

Weeks after West Monroe employees celebrate their own AI Week, firm launches new focus on upskilling, governance, and workforce optimization to maximize AI's business impact CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- West Monroe, a global business and technology consulting firm, is excited to announce the launch of three new AI offerings designed to help companies reimagine how they integrate AI with their workforce. By approaching AI as a form of talent that enhances productivity rather than a technology that displaces employees, West Monroe is enabling organizations to achieve new levels of efficiency, innovation, and business value.

HELSINKI, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Milestone Technologies Inc. ("Milestone"), a leading global IT Services provider, and HappySignals, the Human-Centric IT Experience Management company, are excited to announce a partnership that empowers Milestone's customers to make informed, user-centric decisions by incorporating feedback and experience data from end-users into the IT decision-making process. This bridges the gap between IT metrics and real end-user experiences.

Strivr announced the release of the industry's first off-the-shelf XR training bundle tailored for retail banking and financial services designed to accelerate training and improve employee performance through immersive, AI-powered modules. The turn-key bundle includes training across key areas including customer de-escalation, professional etiquette, and empathetic leadership, and is based on Strivr's extensive experience deploying VR with leading financial institutions, including Bank of America.

Denver-based SaaS company introduces SAP SuccessFactors to their powerful integration suite. TextUs Announces New SAP SuccessFactors HCM Integration to Boost HR Communications Denver-based SaaS company introduces SAP SuccessFactors to their powerful integration suite.

Key Points Organizations can fill critical labor gaps by modernizing skills development and unlocking career opportunities for roles across the workforce Creating gig-like experiences will create new opportunities for both frontline employees and knowledge workers, while providing people and organizations with more flexibility LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla.--( BUSINESS WIRE)-- UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, today announced the launch of the UKG Pro ® Talent Marketplace solution, an AI-powered talent management application designed to fill critical labor gaps for the business while opening doors to new career opportunities for frontline employees and knowledge workers alike. UKG Pro Talent Marketplace will help organizations build a pool of talented workers on two fronts: Identify and grow versatile talent within their own organization: In early 2025, the internal talent marketplace will allow people across a broad array of roles and job types, including hourly and salaried positions, to create talent profiles, map their career interests, and identify the skills they need today to prepare for the roles they seek tomorrow.

Premji Invest, Radical Ventures, and ICONIQ Growth co-lead round with participation from Salesforce Ventures, Adobe Ventures, Citi Ventures, and others, as Fortune 500 companies embrace Writer’s full-stack generative AI solution SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE)-- Writer, the full-stack generative AI platform for the enterprise, today announced $200M in Series C venture funding at a $1.9 billion valuation. The round was co-led by Premji Invest, Radical Ventures, and existing investor ICONIQ Growth, with participation from investors including Salesforce Ventures, Adobe Ventures, B Capital, Citi Ventures, IBM Ventures, and Workday Ventures.