Extu and Dell Technologies Celebrate the Success of the DemandXpert Program Across EMEA

The program delivered 88% YoY revenue growth for participating partners  ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Extu, a global specialist in Through Channel Marketing, and Dell Technologies proudly announce the remarkable success of the DemandXpert Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to drive awareness and demand for Dell Monitors and PC ecosystems through select EMEA channel partners. … Continue reading Extu and Dell Technologies Celebrate the Success of the DemandXpert Program Across EMEA

Databricks is Raising $10B Series J Investment at $62B Valuation

Funding led by new investor Thrive Capital Company expects to cross $3B in revenue run rate and achieve positive free cash flow in fourth quarter SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announced its Series J funding. The company is raising $10 billion of expected non-dilutive financing and has… Continue reading Databricks is Raising $10B Series J Investment at $62B Valuation

Blend Welcomes Consulting Industry Veteran Jeff Dillenburg as Chief Operating Officer

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Blend, a leader in AI-powered data science solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jeff Dillenburg as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Jeff’s hiring marks a pivotal step in Blend’s mission to scale its innovative solutions and capitalize on the immense market opportunities in AI and data science.… Continue reading Blend Welcomes Consulting Industry Veteran Jeff Dillenburg as Chief Operating Officer

Princeton Equity Group Announces Four Internal Promotions

Franchisor-Focused Private Equity Firm Names New Partner Among Other Company Promotions, Strengthening Leadership Team PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Princeton Equity Group (“Princeton“), a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing franchisor and multi-unit companies, is proud to announce four key promotions, reinforcing its commitment to fostering talent and supporting growth within the… Continue reading Princeton Equity Group Announces Four Internal Promotions

Enthusiasm Grows for Curbside EV Charging

For city denizens who’d love to buy an electric vehicle—but live in buildings with no driveway or garage—the lack of practical charging options remains a daunting barrier. For charging companies, pricey urban real estate and prohibitive installation costs can make DC chargers a non-starter. Voltpost is among companies who see curbside charging as the solution… Continue reading Enthusiasm Grows for Curbside EV Charging

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (“Northwest”) (NASDAQ: NWBI) the bank holding company for Northwest Bank, and Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (“Penns Woods”) (NASDAQ: PWOD), the multi-bank holding company of Jersey Shore State Bank and Luzerne Bank,  jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of… Continue reading Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.

aiMotive and Safran collaborate to make ADAS & AD development safer

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — aiMotive, a leading provider of cutting-edge simulation and AI technologies, has joined forces with Safran Electronics & Defense to advance the testing and validation of automated driving (AD) systems. This collaboration integrates Safran’s industry-leading GNSS simulation technology with aiMotive’s simulation platform, aiSim, to create a robust environment… Continue reading aiMotive and Safran collaborate to make ADAS & AD development safer

Ginkgo Bioworks Awarded $9.4 Million in Partnership with Carnegie Mellon University to Develop Implantable Cell-Based Bioelectronic Devices for Disease Treatment Under ARPA-H’s REACT Program

Ginkgo Bioworks to apply its mammalian cell engineering expertise to develop new cell-based systems for treating and monitoring endocrine disorders BOSTON, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced a subcontract of up to $9.4 million awarded in partnership with Carnegie Mellon… Continue reading Ginkgo Bioworks Awarded $9.4 Million in Partnership with Carnegie Mellon University to Develop Implantable Cell-Based Bioelectronic Devices for Disease Treatment Under ARPA-H’s REACT Program

Exostar Expands Its Leading Supplier Offerings with Its Acquisitions of Robot Morning and ComplyUp

The Exostar Platform will deliver more robust supply and demand management plus integrated governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management functionality for enterprises and suppliers. HERNDON, Va., Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Exostar, the leader in trusted, compliant, and secure business collaboration software for highly regulated industries including aerospace and defense, life sciences, and healthcare, today announced the… Continue reading Exostar Expands Its Leading Supplier Offerings with Its Acquisitions of Robot Morning and ComplyUp

Global Brands Partner with GMA Trucking to Drive Faster Adoption of Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Carriers invited to respond to first-ever joint procurement that seeks to deploy up to 250 zero-emission trucks WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) in partnership with Smart Freight Centre announced the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for zero-emission trucking service attributes through its zero-emissions trucking… Continue reading Global Brands Partner with GMA Trucking to Drive Faster Adoption of Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicles