IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SWARM Engineering (“SWARM”), the cutting-edge Agentic AI platform revolutionizing industrial operations, has appointed Shail Khiyara as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A globally recognized leader in AI, automation, and enterprise SaaS, Khiyara brings over two decades of transformational leadership, scaling high-growth businesses and driving digital transformation. Backed by S2G Investments, SWARM is pioneering the next wave of intelligence in Industrial operations, leveraging Agentic AI and Challenge Engineering® to automate and optimize complex operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and deliver decision intelligence at scale. “We believe Shail’s track record in scaling AI and automation companies is exactly what SWARM needs to redefine industrial…
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Without collaboration and transparency, more than half of developers admit their cloud infrastructure purchasing commitments are based on guesswork SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Harness, the AI-Native Software Delivery Platform™ company, today released a new annual survey report, “FinOps in Focus 2025”. The report finds that global enterprises are set to waste billions on their cloud infrastructure spend this year, due to a failure to create a culture of cost awareness among developers. The study of 700 engineering leaders and developers across the US and UK reveals: “Cloud infrastructure spend is one of the biggest line items for modern enterprises, right…
Advertisers can now attribute store visits to podcast and streaming radio ads, setting a new standard for audio ad performance NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GroundTruth, the media platform known for driving in-store visits and other real business results, is expanding its offering with a new audio advertising product with built-in foot-traffic attribution. “Advertisers look to us to run media that drives foot traffic and other real business results generated from their campaigns, so expanding to podcasts and streaming radio was an easy move,” Rosie O’Meara, GroundTruth’s CEO, said. GroundTruth’s offering includes CTV, mobile, desktop, direct mail, and now audio advertising, all…
Proposed Acquisition Strengthens Enterprise CX Capabilities and Deepens Collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zendesk, a global leader in AI-powered service, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Local Measure, a leading provider of CCaaS and advanced voice solutions and a long-time AWS partner. This acquisition accelerates Zendesk’s expansion into larger, more complex service environments, enhances its AI voice capabilities, and strengthens its integration with Amazon Connect, AWS’s enterprise-ready, AI-powered, cloud contact center solution that helps companies deliver superior customer service at a lower cost. “Voice is one of the most…
Global research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has announced the launch of Digital Disruption, a podcast that explores the transformative impact of emerging technologies on businesses and industries. Featuring candid conversations with thought leaders and enterprise executives, the new series provides actionable insights on leveraging emerging technologies to navigate the future of IT. TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Info-Tech Research Group, a global leader in IT research and advisory, has announced the launch of its new video podcast, Digital Disruption, designed to provide IT and business professionals with real-world insights into the technological transformations redefining industries. Hosted by Info-Tech’s Geoff Nielson, the podcast will…
CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PostcardMania, the $119.1 million marketing technology firm with over 390 staff has selected software company, HighLevel, to develop and power a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform for small- and medium-size businesses throughout the country. This CRM, called PCM Nurture, provides a robust business and marketing management system for SMBs that organizes multiple communication channels via a single unified online dashboard, eliminating multiple inboxes and communication clutter. The true advantage to PCM Nurture though is in its marketing automation capabilities, including email, direct mail, SMS messaging, and more, utilizing PostcardMania’s proven campaign formulae to close more leads and drive revenue. “It’s…
MUMBAI, India, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, today announced its bold new direction—UnBPO™—a transformative shift away from traditional outsourcing models. By prioritizing expertise, innovation, and outcome-driven solutions, Firstsource is redefining the industry and building a future-ready organization. “As technology and business landscapes evolve rapidly, traditional BPO models no longer meet the demands of enterprises seeking agility and transformation. While the industry is set to surpass $400 billion in the next five years, its progress historically has largely been incremental,” said Ritesh Idnani, Managing Director and CEO at Firstsource. “UnBPO™ is our response to this urgent need for…
Four-month uptrend in saving intent suggests reversion to pre-pandemic spending and demand norms as falling consumer outlook gauge gives warning signal for prospects BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — US consumers may be reverting to pre-pandemic norms in their behaviors, returning to generally lower spending and higher savings and shifting away from the higher spending habits seen in the post-Covid period, according to the latest findings of the Bain & Company/Dynata Consumer Health Indexes, released today. The Consumer Health Indexes’ headline consumer outlook gauge fell for a third month in a row in February, dropping to 99.8, down 2.2 points from a high in…
MARIETTA, Ga., Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — UpSwell, LLC (“UpSwell”), a provider of data-driven direct response local marketing solutions for small, medium and enterprise level businesses and franchises in the U.S. and Canada, is excited to announce the successful acquisition of Taradel. The acquisition, finalized on December 24, 2024, significantly strengthens UpSwell’s capabilities by integrating Taradel’s robust self-service (ecommerce) marketing platform and best-in-class, guided support. It also adds key strategic partnerships with entities including USPS, Canada Post and major US retailers. Based in Glen Allen, VA, Taradel has built a reputation as a leader in Every Door Direct Mail® (EDDM®) and digital marketing services, empowering…
Influential industry leaders to inspire thousands of attendees with proven strategies for creating exceptional experiences The King of CX Ken Hughes and New York state’s first ever Chief CX Officer join line-up of renowned industry experts at X4 – with 100+ sessions from the world’s best brands, including Walmart, KFC, and ServiceNow PROVO, Utah and SEATTLE, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Qualtrics today announced three iconic industry-defining leaders – influential producer and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings Rick Rubin, Hall of Fame Marketing Executive Bozoma Saint John, and renowned business leader Danny Meyer – will take the keynote stage at the X4 2025 Experience Management Summit, taking place March 18-20 in Salt…