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EMA Webinar to Unveil Key Network Management Trends in 2024

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Cloud, Organization, Kentik, NetScout Systems, AI, Progress, Research, Habit, Research report, EMA, Data management, IBM, McGillicuddy, Video game

LAFAYETTE, Colo., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced it will host a research webinar titled "Network Management Megatrends 2024: Skills Gaps, Hybrid and Multi-Cloud, SASE, and AI-Driven Operations." The webinar will be based on the latest research report authored by Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research covering network management at EMA.

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  • Latest network management megatrends research from EMA finds that while network teams are doing better, many challenges remain, including skills gaps and budget shortfalls
    LAFAYETTE, Colo., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced it will host a research webinar titled " Network Management Megatrends 2024: Skills Gaps, Hybrid and Multi-Cloud, SASE, and AI-Driven Operations ."
  • The webinar will be based on the latest research report authored by Shamus McGillicuddy, vice president of research covering network management at EMA.
  • Since 2008, the EMA Network Management Megatrends report has been the definitive benchmark study of enterprise network operations strategies.
  • In this year's survey of 406 IT professionals involved in network management, EMA found that 42% of organizations are currently successful with network operations, reversing a multi-year decline that bottomed out at 27% in 2022.

German Firms Strive to Optimize Salesforce Licensing

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Consulting, Business, Professional Services, Software, Internet, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Salesforce, Automation, Infosys, TCS, Research, Marketing, Wipro, DIA, ISG, PwC, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems, Research report, Acquisition, Human voice, Customer, Deutsche Telekom, Accenture, IBM, Voice of the customer

The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Salesforce Ecosystem Partners report for Germany finds that licenses for Salesforce have now become a considerable cost factor for many German companies.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Salesforce Ecosystem Partners report for Germany finds that licenses for Salesforce have now become a considerable cost factor for many German companies.
  • As a result, many are seeking service providers that can bundle licenses with Salesforce implementation and operations as a combined full-service offering, the ISG report says.
  • “Leading providers can do more than support enterprises in efficiently designing their Salesforce operations,” said Dr. Matthias Paletta, director, technology modernization, for ISG in Germany.
  • In the area of customer experience, Hexaware is named the global ISG CX Star Performer for 2024 among Salesforce providers.

The AI Summit London Announces Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE and NASA’s Christyl Johnson Taking the Stage 12 - 13 June

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Software, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Italian Trade Agency, Delegate, News, Practice, Intellectual property, Marketing, Artificial intelligence, HP, Intelligence, Hackathon, Intel, Tobacco Dock, Multimedia, Creativity, Very important person, UiPath, Government, Accenture, IBM, Medical device

Designed for the business of AI, The AI Summit London is proud to announce it will return to Tobacco Dock for its 8th year.

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  • Designed for the business of AI, The AI Summit London is proud to announce it will return to Tobacco Dock for its 8th year.
  • This year, The AI Summit London welcomes back IBM as a headline sponsor along with Z by HP.
  • Additional sponsors include Italian Trade Agency, The Government of Canada, Intel, UiPath, Hewlett Packard Enterprise & Nvidia, Accenture, and others.
  • Adjacent to The AI Summit London, a new offering - “AI in Practice Training Programme” - has been launched.

INSTANT Intelligence, Inc. Names Rob Melnyk as Executive Vice President, Financial Services

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Friday, April 26, 2024
Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Technology, Professional Services, Other Technology, Retail, Data Analytics, Software, Internet, Fintech, Finance, Cloud, Organization, AMZN, Executive, Davidson Kempner Capital Management, Treasury, Google Cloud, Marketing, History, Growth, GOOG, Knowledge, Culture, Intelligence, UST, MSFT, Financial services, Forecasting, Foreign exchange market, Performance management, FedNow, Supply chain, AWS, Human, IBM, Strategic planning, Management

INSTANT® , a leading data automation and generative technology company specializing in real-time business intelligence for global enterprises and financial institutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Melnyk as Executive Vice President, Financial Services.

Key Points: 
  • INSTANT® , a leading data automation and generative technology company specializing in real-time business intelligence for global enterprises and financial institutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rob Melnyk as Executive Vice President, Financial Services.
  • As Executive Vice President, Financial Services, Rob will spearhead efforts to refine the INSTANT Platform for Financial Services, assist with the product delivery sales process, drive strategic planning, and lead cross-organizational initiatives to achieve INSTANT's ambitious growth targets.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Rob Melnyk as our Executive Vice President, Financial Services," said Michael McMackin, Chief Executive Officer.
  • The INSTANT Platform represents three distinct areas of operation: financial services, supply chain, and customer insights.

U.S. Public Sector’s Cloud Push Boosts Azure’s Importance

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Software, Networks, Internet, Consulting, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Other Technology, Cloud, Public sector, Organization, Lead, Agility, Ecosystem, Investment, Infosys, TCS, HCLTech, Wipro, NTT DATA, Research, NTT, ISG, DXC Technology, Pressure, Microsoft, Kyndryl, Microsoft Power Platform, SLED, Research report, Privacy, Human voice, Customer, Rackspace Technology, Microsoft Azure, SAP, Accenture, IBM, Voice of the customer, Video game

The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem report for the U.S. Public Sector finds that Azure is the de facto cloud platform for a majority of state, local and educational (SLED) entities.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem report for the U.S. Public Sector finds that Azure is the de facto cloud platform for a majority of state, local and educational (SLED) entities.
  • In the cloud, they can scale computing power, networking and storage up and down as demand changes.
  • Rising cloud adoption partly reflects the U.S. public sector’s growing focus on cybersecurity and compliance, ISG says.
  • The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem report for the U.S. Public Sector is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage .

Iceberg Summit Unveils Speaker Lineup for May 14-15 Free, Virtual Event

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Today the Iceberg Summit Selection Committee announced the lineup of speakers for the first Iceberg Summit: a free, virtual event being held May 14-15, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Today the Iceberg Summit Selection Committee announced the lineup of speakers for the first Iceberg Summit: a free, virtual event being held May 14-15, 2024.
  • The summit will be the first event dedicated to Apache Iceberg, spanning two days with more than 30 sessions.
  • Iceberg Summit explores the state and evolution of technology in the Iceberg project and ecosystem, as well as the real-world experiences of data practitioners and developers working with Iceberg.
  • “The growth and vibrancy of the Iceberg community has been tremendous, and truly exemplifies the Apache Way.”
    To register for Iceberg Summit, visit https://iceberg-summit.org .

HCP Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of HashiCorp Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of HashiCorp Inc. (NASDAQ: HCP) to IBM for $35.00 per share in cash is fair to HashiCorp shareholders.

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  • Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of HashiCorp Inc. (NASDAQ: HCP) to IBM for $35.00 per share in cash is fair to HashiCorp shareholders.
  • On behalf of HashiCorp shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits.
  • Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct.
  • Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.

TNS is the Only Provider in Europe to Offer Full-Service, Vendor-Neutral Market Data Management Solutions for Financial Institutions

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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TNS can now deliver market data services across the entire trading infrastructure stack.

Key Points: 
  • TNS can now deliver market data services across the entire trading infrastructure stack.
  • This new, ‘one-stop-shop’ offering is the result of the acquisition of West Highland Support Services , a financial market data solutions provider.
  • TNS can now further help clients reduce cost and complexity across every element of market data related spend and support, including hosting, connectivity, middleware distribution, market data usage, and incident management.
  • Specifically designed and engineered to address the needs of financial market participants worldwide, TNS offers a range of connectivity, colocation, cloud, market data, and VPN solutions within its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) portfolio.

Oleria Adaptive Security Launches to Transform and Modernize Access Management

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Internet, Hardware, Salesforce, Risk, CISO, Identity management, Software as a service, Microsoft, Heel, IAM, NSA, CIO, Access management, Engineering, T-Mobile, Organization, Identity, IBM, Risk management

Oleria , a visionary provider of adaptive and autonomous identity security, today announced the general availability of Oleria Adaptive Security , powered by Oleria’s Trustfusion Platform.

Key Points: 
  • Oleria , a visionary provider of adaptive and autonomous identity security, today announced the general availability of Oleria Adaptive Security , powered by Oleria’s Trustfusion Platform.
  • Oleria Adaptive Security provides first-of-its-kind fine-grained visibility into access and access usage at an individual resource level – allowing CISOs and their teams to finally answer the critical questions: Who has access to what?
  • Oleria fills a critical gap for security teams by bringing together organization-wide access into a comprehensive access graph powered by Oleria’s Trustfusion Platform.
  • With Oleria Adaptive Security, CISOs and their teams can be confident knowing that access and usage across their SaaS applications are continuously evaluated.

Milliman annual Corporate Pension Funding Study: Expected return on PFS assets assumption increases for first time in study history

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Professional Services, Data Analytics, Human Resources, Finance, Consulting, Accounting, PFS, FY, Retirement, Milliman, Health, IBM

Key findings for our 2024 annual study include:

Key Points: 
  • Key findings for our 2024 annual study include:
    The PFS funded percentage decreased slightly from 99.4% to 98.5%, primarily due to a 17-basis point decline in discount rates during 2023.
  • Nearly half (48) of the plans in our study are funded at 100% or greater; no plans in our study are funded below 75%.
  • The average investment return on assets was 7.2%, higher than the average expected assumption of 6.4%.
  • This is still well below the average expected rate of return assumption of 9.4% back in FY2000.