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Nutanix Inc. kicked off its .NEXT event today by introducing an array of product updates aimed at helping enterprises operate their multicloud environments more effectively and improve cybersecurity. Publicly traded Nutanix sells software products that information technology teams rely on to run …
Saviynt raises $130M to help enterprises block unauthorized application access
Saviynt Inc., a startup with an identity and access platform that helps enterprises secure their business applications, has raised $130 million to continue its recent revenue momentum. The funding round was announced this morning. Saviynt says that the financing, led by HPS …
Fivetran nabs $565M at $5.6B valuation and buys data integration firm HVR Software for $700M
Data integration startup Fivetran Inc. today announced two major business milestones: It has closed a $565 million funding round at a $5.6 billion valuation and it’s using part of the proceeds to finance the acquisition of HVR Software Inc., another data integration …
Report: Biden administration to roll out sanctions targeting ransomware payments
The Biden administration reportedly plans to roll out sanctions aimed at disrupting hackers’ ability to collect ransomware payments using cryptocurrency. The Wall Street Journal reported the plans today, citing sources familiar with the matter. The sources believe that the sanctions could be …
Mirantis makes building hybrid clouds easier with new Mirantis Flow platform
Cloud operations specialist Mirantis Inc. on Thursday introduced Mirantis Flow, a new platform that it says will enable enterprises to build and operate hybrid clouds more efficiently. Campbell, California-based Mirantis makes software products that help information technology teams run their organizations’ infrastructure. …
Microsoft announces Office 2021 launch date as new Office LTSC edition rolls out
Microsoft Corp. today announced that the next major iteration of its Office productivity suite, Office 2021, will become generally available to consumers on Oct. 5. Also today, the company launched a new version of Office LTSC, a separate edition of the productivity …
Alphabet’s X lab uses light to beam data across the Congo River
Alphabet Inc.’s X lab today shared an update on an internal initiative aimed at delivering internet connectivity using laser-based optical networking systems. The Google LLC parent company calls the initiative Project Taara. Baris Erkmen, the director of engineering for Taara, announced in …
Fintech company GreenSky acquired by Goldman Sachs in $2.24B deal
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is spending approximately $2.24 billion to acquire GreenSky Inc., a financial technology company that competes in the rapidly growing “buy now, pay later” market. Under the transaction terms announced on Wednesday, GreenSky’s investors will receive 0.03 Goldman Sachs shares …
Microsoft rolls out passwordless login support to its core consumer services
Consumers will soon be able to log into their Microsoft Corp. accounts with methods other than entering their usernames and passwords. The new passwordless login methods, announced by Microsoft today, are set to roll out over the coming weeks. They will require …
Identity startup Persona closes $150M round at $1.5B valuation
Persona Inc., a startup that helps companies such as financial technology providers collect and process identity information from customers, has closed a $150 million funding round at a $1.5 billion valuation. The Series C round was led by Founders Fund, Persona said …