TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The global software as a service (SaaS) industry is sustaining its steep growth trajectory, but developing and pricing professional services is oftentimes a difficult proposition for SaaS companies. Looking at SaaS companies, one can see 50-point margin swings, or more, on services revenue, from -30% to 20%.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2023

He is a partner at BMW i Ventures, where he has led investments and supported many companies as a board director/observer. Baris Guzel Contributor Share on X Baris Guzel is an engineer with work experience in top-tier investment banking and venture capital. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Many of today’s most successful software companies, from Atlassian and Datadog to Zoom, subscribe to the bottom-up SaaS go-to-market model. But for every Atlassian or Zoom, there are many more companies that fail — often because they don’t understand the hidden challenges and costs that come with the bottom-up model.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

As a business executive who has led ventures in areas such as space technology or data security and helped bridge research and industry, Ive seen first-hand how rapidly deep tech is moving from the lab into the heart of business strategy. According to a recent IDC study, companies using AI are reporting an average of $3.70

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CIO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

research firm Vanson Bourne to survey 650 global IT, DevOps, and Platform Engineering decision-makers on their enterprise AI strategy. AI a primary driver in IT modernization and data mobility AI’s demand for data requires businesses to have a secure and accessible data strategy. Nutanix commissioned U.K.

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CIO

AUGUST 13, 2024

Sustainability is on the rise as a CIO imperative, with most CIOs now central to their organization’s increasing focus on sustainability planning — a trend that’s shaking up what technologies IT leaders are investing in and the vendors and partners they are signing deals with. Customer demand is also fueling the trend, Bailkoski says.

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Cloudera

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As organizations adopt a cloud-first infrastructure strategy, they must weigh a number of factors to determine whether or not a workload belongs in the cloud. Today, energy efficiency is gaining importance, not only for cutting costs but also as a vital step toward sustainable business practices.

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At the same time, the company is undergoing a massive digital transformation. Sameer Purao, who joined Celanese as CIO and CDO in 2021, is keeping the team and company focused by making change management a core competency of his team, and ensuring a focus on value, agility, and purpose. I had to learn a lot in a short amount of time.

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Today’s enterprises face a mandate to make their operations more sustainable, from customers and regulators alike. Many companies are simultaneously looking to implement compute-intensive technologies like AI, which can make their sustainability efforts even more challenging. As an example, let’s consider Singapore.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In a recent fireside chat featuring leading industry experts from the tech sector, attendees gained valuable insights into how AI platforms can be leveraged to create new growth opportunities and build a sustainable future in the era of digital transformation. In our 2025 strategy, Generative AI is one of the key pillars,” he revealed. “We

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Customer sentiment, evolving corporate values, and government regulation have converged to make sustainability a strategic priority for nearly every business. 1] Preparing for long-term sustainability has become a fundamental part of future-proofing your organization.

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CIO

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

However, the rapid pace of growth also highlights the urgent need for more sustainable and efficient resource management practices. FinOps primarily involves finance and IT teams, often neglecting input from other stakeholders like operations and sustainability teams. Here are the key reasons: Lack of cross-functional alignment.

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CIO

MARCH 4, 2025

The company unveiled its next-generation 5G infrastructure, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and greater efficiency. The company also introduced its vision for 6G, emphasizing AI-driven networks that will redefine the future of connectivity.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Sources familiar with the project have indicated that Saudi Arabia intends to recruit top AI talent from around the world, invest in R&D, and incentivize foreign companies to establish a footprint in the Kingdom. We have seen how some of the world’s biggest tech companies have already invested in the Kingdom, with Microsoft investing $2.1

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CIO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

At Google’s parent company, she worked with moonshot companies such as Waymo, Wing, and X, to shape sustainable businesses and global impact. She is now CEO of 10Xresponsibletech, a consulting company focused on helping organizations design, integrate, and adopt business-aligned and responsible AI strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Successful digital chiefs combine a nuanced understanding of emerging technologies with strong commercial instincts, aligning sophisticated digital strategies with core enterprise objectives to outpace market shifts and capture new opportunities. This leaders influence also extends into talent strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. This holistic strategy should encompass all business areas, including operations, finance, marketing, and customer service.

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CIO

MARCH 7, 2025

However, they also recognized the need for bold actions to achieve sustainable success. For CIOs, the message was clear: Efficiency, future-ready technology, and innovative workforce strategies are essential. Our take: Building resilient and sustainable supply chains is crucial. Address the U.S.-Europe

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Omar Khalil is a partner at Santé Ventures , where he focuses primarily on biotechnology and medical technology companies. It has also led to eye-popping levels of capital raised by early-stage companies, some of which were years away from entering the clinic with their first product.

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CIO

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Does it contribute to business outcomes such as revenue, sustainability, customer experience, or saving lives? Driving genAI adoption requires organizations to incorporate it into company culture and processes. Consultants can help you develop and execute a genAI strategy that will fuel your success into 2025 and beyond.

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CIO

JUNE 7, 2024

American utility and power company AES launched a renewable energy program in mid-2022 that is not only reducing its carbon footprint but adding wealth to its coffer. million bump in 2023, and the company predicts the analytics and machine learning platform’s contribution will increase to $8 million in 2024.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2023

And a recent announcement about a manufacturing partner suggests that the company is still feeling its way forward. Toyota’s EV progress remains nascent. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Norway is a leader in sustainability. Its use of renewable energy, sustainable technologies, and recycling is common in homes and businesses throughout the country, as well as the neighboring Nordic region, making Norway a role model of environmental stewardship. Promote sustainable business practices to help the planet.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Their roles are characterized by short-term tenures, typically ranging from six months to a year, during which they are expected to quickly assimilate into the company culture, diagnose issues, and implement necessary changes. Historically, companies prioritized executives with a proven track record and robust technical skills.

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CIO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

With operations in more than twenty-five countries, that sustainability concern also means that Petrobras is under pressure to adhere to regulatory compliance, regardless of jurisdiction. The easiest way to achieve this, the company believes, is through transparency with both its data and processes. That hasn’t always been easy.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The company said the layoffs were part of “realigning our global workforce.” Freshworks CFO Tyler Sloat even touted a stock buyback program, to illustrate the company’s strong financials: “Given our strong financial position and improving cash profile, we have the opportunity to expand our capital allocation strategy.

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CIO

MAY 24, 2024

Growing interest in meeting corporate sustainability goals has reframed how organizations think about IT asset usage, life-cycles, and end-of-life disposal practices. In the same study, most organizations engaged with the IT vendor to assist with sustainability goals.

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Capgemini

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Reflections from Climate Week 2024: Why workplace services deserve a bigger slice of sustainability budgets Alan Connolly 10 Oct 2024 Facebook Twitter Linkedin As sustainability budgets grow, many companies are making significant investments in decarbonization, renewable energy, and broader environmental initiatives.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

CMOs are now at the forefront of crafting holistic customer experiences, leveraging data analytics to gain insights into consumer behavior, and developing strategies that drive engagement across multiple channels. Meanwhile, the CDO is steering the company’s digital transformation efforts.

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CIO

JANUARY 6, 2025

Data sovereignty and local cloud infrastructure will remain priorities, supported by national cloud strategies, particularly in the GCC. Investments in healthcare technologies will grow, driven by national health strategies and pandemic-driven innovation. What specific use cases do you expect to become more widespread?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. As businesses grow and adapt to shifting market demands, the strength of the leadership team often dictates a company’s ability to scale and succeed.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Wagh Bakri is part of this booming industry, deftly driving business with a blend of strategy and technology. Tarun admits that the company is staying abreast of evolving customer tastes and health-conscious movements with their foray into variants such as green tea. billion U.S. dollars, and currently stands at 22.39 billion U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2023

Alvaro Morales and Kshitij Grover were working together as engineering leaders at Asana for five years, during a time when the company underwent major changes to pricing and packaging. Orb gives companies a single source of truth that can connect every unit of product usage to revenue.”

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CIO

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This strategy makes sure that SaaS expenditures are not just optimised but also in line with larger company goals by giving enterprises the ability to effectively manage Cloud expenses and get the most out of every euro invested in Cloud services. To learn more, visit us here. To find out more about Nicola Sfondrini, click here.

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CIO

AUGUST 8, 2024

This story is about three water utilities that worked together, like the fictional Fremen of the desert-planet Arakkis, to build a synergistic system to manage water usage across their entire water sector sustainably and much more efficiently. It promotes sustainable water usage practices and helps conserve precious resources.

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