Bloc Ventures: Two Tech Exits and New Funds Being Raised
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Consultancy
Since we initiated in September, Bloc has exited two portfolio companies at a premium to holding value, Marmalade (a games developer, sold to LDC for a 4.8x cash return) and EVRYTHNG (an internet of things, IoT, data and real-time insights platform), acquired for an undisclosed price. Bloc has also made a new investment, Shield-IoT (large-scale IoT network security), taking its portfolio to 10 companies.
Checkit (CKT): SaaS Software for the Deskless Workforce
- 2 years 11 months ago
- SaaS, Consultancy
Checkit's SaaS platform is designed to bring visibility to the operations of businesses with dispersed, deskless workforces. Checkit is focused on driving adoption of its software and over the last year has invested to support its shift to a pure SaaS business model. Net proceeds of £20m from the recent placing will be used to accelerate growth plans, with the US a particular focus. In our view, consistent growth in recurring revenues and an... more
Cartwright Ehances Pension Risk Offering with Moody’s Analytics
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Investment, Consultancy
Specialist advisory firm extends license of PFaroe™ DB platform Moody’s Analytics today announced that Cartwright, the independent privately-owned pension actuarial, investment consulting, administration and consultancy firm, has extended its license of the PFaroe DB solution, a risk analytics platform for DB pensions.
Deloitte and AccessFintech Announce New Strategic Alliance to Help Financial Institutions Digitally Transform
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Asset Management, Consultancy
Deloitte and AccessFintech, a leading fintech company evolving the financial industry operating model through collaborative workflow, have formed a strategic alliance to assist large financial services organizations seeking to digitally transform their operations.
Global Leaders Expect Challenges of Retaining, Attracting and Developing Top Talent Will Persist Over Next Decade, Protiviti-NC State University Survey Finds
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Consultancy
The ‘Great Resignation’ and a disruptive business environment point to a critical reality: Talent wins now and in the future
Tech Mahindra Launches FiDaaS Solution Powered by Alveo to Address Financial Services’ Data Management Challenges
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Data Management, Consultancy
The highly scalable solution will help financial institutions meet their risk management, valuation, security master and operational needs
ICit Business Intelligence to Support Sabio Group’s Financial Transformation and Deliver Against Rapid European Growth Plans
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Consultancy
ICit Business Intelligence, a specialised consultancy and market leader in financial and operational planning, has today announced that it is working with Sabio Group, Europe’s leading technology and digital CX (customer experience) service provider. Using its own Workday Adaptive Planning cloud software, ICit will facilitate the planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting of key financial data across the Sabio Group.
Synechron and LeapYear Technologies Partner to Enable Powerful Solutions that Unlock Value from Sensitive Data for Financial Services Clients
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Consultancy
Synechron Inc., a leading digital transformation consulting firm focused exclusively on the financial services industry, today announced its partnership with LeapYear Technologies to accelerate the use of ‘differential privacy’ solutions that Synechron can provide to its top tier banks, asset management firms, insurance companies, and stock exchange clients.
NRI’s Allain Solutions to Optimize and Expand Tokai Tokyo Securities over-the Counter Trades
- 2 years 11 months ago
- Trading Systems, Consultancy
NRI, a leading provider of consulting services and system solutions, started providing a platform for over-the-counter transactions, Allain, to Tokai Tokyo Securities Co., Ltd. (Tokai Tokyo) on November 15th. Allain strengthens Tokai Tokyo’s alliance strategy by optimizing and enhancing its over-the-counter trades.
Synechron Joins the Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS) As a Silver Corporate Member to Further Open Source Mutualization
- 2 years 12 months ago
- Financial, Consultancy
New York, Toronto, Charlotte, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Novi Sad, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
TCS Study Finds More Than 50% of Global Senior Financial Leaders Get Short-Term Forecasts Wrong
- 3 years 4 hours ago
- Consultancy
Tata Consultancy Services’ 2021 Global Financial Leadership Study Brings to Light Current Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Strengths and Weaknesses, Priorities for Investment and Improvement, and Attributes of Top-Performing Teams
Claranova (CLA): Adapting to Post-pandemic Normal
- 3 years 11 hours ago
- Covid-19, Consultancy
Claranova reported Q122 revenue of €88m (-2% y-o-y), slightly better than its end-September expectation of a 5% decline. Now that the transition to subscription licensing is complete, Avanquest is seeing revenue growth accelerate. PlanetArt saw organic revenue declines in the last two quarters, but management is confident of a return to growth in Q222. We have revised our forecasts to reflect FY21 results and the Q1 revenue update.
CBRE Automated Visitor Registration in Business Centers in Russia
- 3 years 3 days ago
- Consultancy
A visitor management solution was developed and put on stream for CBRE in Russia, the global consulting company in commercial real estate services and investments. The system of contactless ID badges without the Security Identification Office participation was implemented by LETA.
Aura Blockchain Consortium and Bain & Company Partner to Support the Usage of Blockchain in the Luxury Industry
- 3 years 6 days ago
- Blockchain, Consultancy
This strategic partnership will combine Bain’s industry leading management consulting with Aura’s innovative global luxury blockchain solutions
Cyber Budgets Actually Shrank During the Pandemic, Despite 79% of UK Enterprises Having Experienced a Serious Incident
- 3 years 1 week ago
- Cryptocurrencies, Consultancy
Cyber consultants call on businesses to act now, or risk budgets shrinking further in ‘real terms’ during 2022 – leading to increased cyber vulnerability
