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The Wire brings you the latest press releases related to the digital workplace, employee experience and learning and development fields.
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Learning & Development
Absorb Acquires Together to Advance Strategic Learning System Vision
Dec 10, 2024
Dec. 10, 2024 -- Absorb LMS -- What a way to end the year on a high note! Not only are we once again the fastest growing LMS company, but we’re thrilled to be able to share that we’ve acquired Together, an industry-leading mentorship and peer-to-peer learning software. We all know through our own experiences that one of the most impactful ways of learning is from our colleagues, peers and mentors, whether formally or informally.
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Collaboration & Productivity
Alianza Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Metaswitch From Microsoft
Dec 10, 2024
Acquisition creates clear path for communications service providers to enter the cloud-native and AI services economy PLEASANT GROVE, Utah, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alianza, Inc., a leading cloud communications platform for service providers, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Microsoft to acquire Metaswitch, a provider of high-performance communications software. The acquisition will give Alianza a combined customer base of more than 1,000 communications service providers, including 19 of the top 20 global operators, as well as a comprehensive portfolio of services that will streamline the path to a cloud-orchestrated, AI powered communications future. "Alianza's commitment to innovation and customer experience sets a strong foundation for Metaswitch customers to continue to grow their business," said Yousef Khalidi, Microsoft Corporate Vice President. "The telecommunications industry remains a priority for Microsoft, and we will continue to empower telecom operators to modernize, monetize, and innovate through our secure AI platform.
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Digital Workplace
GoTo Introduces New AI, Automation and Management Features to Bolster IT Productivity
Dec 10, 2024
New AI-driven tools, scalable features, and smarter workflows for GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue empower IT teams to maximize efficiency and growth BOSTON--( BUSINESS WIRE)-- GoTo, the company making business communications, IT management, and support easy, today announced a series of updates to its flagship IT solutions GoTo Resolve and LogMeIn Rescue. These enhancements include advanced AI capabilities, improved device management, and streamlined workflows to help IT teams operate more efficiently and address the evolving endpoint management landscape and needs of modern businesses.
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Collaboration & Productivity
Wrike Signs Agreement to Acquire Klaxoon, a Leading Visual Collaboration Platform
Dec 10, 2024
Unified power of leading work management and visual collaboration platforms would transform organizational workflow efficiency through AI-driven innovations SAN DIEGO--( BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wrike, a leader in intelligent work management and STG portfolio company, today announced it has entered into an offer agreement to acquire from Eurazeo, Bpifrance, and Sofiouest, Klaxoon, the provider of an all-in-one visual collaboration platform that increases employee engagement and productivity. Headquartered in Rennes, France, Klaxoon provides a single platform combining an infinite whiteboard and eight visual collaboration tools and services to global organizations like Total, Accenture, and LVMH.
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Content Strategy
Adobe Express and Box Partner to Bring Industry-Leading Creativity and AI Tools to Businesses
Dec 10, 2024
Every Box user will be able to create and edit visual content directly in Box with Adobe Express as the default image editor, enhancing Box’s Intelligent Content Management solution Adobe Express features powered by Firefly AI are designed to be commercially safe, so enterprises can use them with confidence Adobe and Box also announced they will deliver additional AI and video editing capabilities in the future REDWOOD CITY & SAN JOSE, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) – Box, Inc. (NYSE: BOX), the leading Intelligent Content Management platform and Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) today announced a partnership that will redefine how digital media is managed, created and shared in the enterprise. Adobe Express will be generally available as the default image editor in Box, empowering every Box user to easily create more engaging content without leaving Box’s secure platform.
Press Release
Employee Experience
TeamViewer to Acquire 1E, a Leader in Digital Employee Experience
Dec 10, 2024
Strategic expansion into Digital Workplace Management Combines TeamViewer’s market-leading remote connectivity solutions with 1E’s world-class Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platform to ensure seamless IT operations and enhanced user experience Accelerates TeamViewer’s strategy to create an end-to-end offering for tackling IT issues, covering the full spectrum from proactive auto-remediation capabilities to remote expert support, enriched by further AI development Strengthens TeamViewer’s North American footprint, offering new opportunities for Enterprise customers with the potential to tap into SMBs, significantly expanding the total addressable market 1E is valued at an enterprise value of US$720m; the acquisition is expected to generate strong revenue synergies Adds to Management Board and Senior Leadership Team to enhance joint offering and drive innovation; 1E CEO Mark Banfield to become TeamViewer’s new Chief Commercial Officer Goeppingen/Germany, 10 December 2024 – TeamViewer, a global leader in remote connectivity and digital workplace solutions, today announced the acquisition of 1E, a leader in Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management tools. TeamViewer has signed an agreement with Carlyle Europe Technology Partners (“CETP”), part of global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), to buy London-based 1E at an enterprise value of US$720 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, which is expected to close in early 2025 after obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals.
Press Release
Talent Management
Workers Direct Revolutionises Temporary Staffing With Innovative Approach
Dec 06, 2024
Workers Direct, a prominent UK staffing agency, has unveiled an innovative approach to temporary staffing,simplifying hiring process for businesses of all sizes LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 6, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Workers Direct, a leading staffing agency, has recently announced their innovative approach to temporary staffing, making the hiring process easier for businesses of all sizes. With their new approach, Workers Direct aims to streamline the process of finding and hiring temporary workers, saving time and resources for companies.
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Digital Workplace
Introducing io.Bridge: Zero-Install Interoperability for Seamless Workflows
Dec 05, 2024
LONDON and NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- interop.io is proud to announce the launch of io.Bridge, a revolutionary solution to bring "interoperability everywhere." With io.
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Digital Workplace
Journey Payroll & HR, and Journey Software LLC Unveils Journey Central
Dec 03, 2024
Revolutionizing Workplace Efficiency with Smart Technology For years, we have worked hard to listen to businesses, integrate with key partners, and execute a solution we know is an upgrade to today’s solutions” — Kevin Welch, CEO at Journey Payroll & HR. FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / -- Journey Payroll & HR, and Journey Software LLC Unveils Journey Central: Revolutionizing Workplace Efficiency with Smart Technology Journey Payroll & HR and Journey Software LLC is thrilled to announce the launch of its proprietary software, Journey Central.
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Employee Experience
Kaltura Launches AI-Powered ‘Work Genie’ Delivering Hyper-Personalized Customer and Employee Experiences
Dec 03, 2024
Work Genie transforms customer onboarding, adoption, and retention while driving employee enablement, development, and reskilling. Early beta registrants include Fortune 100 and 500 companies across industries, representing a combined market cap of over $2 trillion and employing more than 1 million individuals.