Barclays stories - Page 1
Ex Sky & Barclays leaders join Beyond the Blueprint for growth
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
Four former leaders from Sky, Barclays, Deloitte and KFC join UK advisory firm Beyond the Blueprint to boost growth amid tech and economic changes.
Right work, right place: cloud rebalancing holds potential for every enterprise
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Four in five businesses plan to rebalance cloud workloads, aiming to cut costs, boost compliance, and sharpen their competitive edge by shifting to the right platforms.
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret to aid global expansion
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hyperscale
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fintech
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data privacy
BioCatch appoints Andreas Dombret as senior advisor to boost global growth and fight financial crime with innovative technology.
SolarWinds acquired by Turn/River Capital for USD $4.4 billion
Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Turn/River Capital has acquired SolarWinds for USD $4.4 billion, taking the company private and removing it from the New York Stock Exchange.
Pismo names Vishal Dalal as global CEO amid leadership changes
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
Pismo appoints Vishal Dalal as global CEO and Rodrigo Melato as Chief Commercial Officer amid plans for customer-centric growth and international expansion.
IWD 2025: Funding isn’t enough, we need to talk about ownership
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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iwd
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entrepreneurship
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venture capital
As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn’t enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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solarwinds
SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.
AI-managed data will help retailers avoid another sales slump in 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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martech
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supply chain
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omnichannel
Retailers are gearing up for a recovery in 2025 by leveraging AI to harness customer data, aiming to tailor their offerings amidst changing consumer habits.
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
Citi & Barclays invest in Validis for banking innovation
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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risk & compliance
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financial institutions
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modernisation
Citi and Barclays have invested in Validis to boost banking innovation, focusing on automated data standardisation for improved lending processes.
CVC & CD&R finalise investment in Epicor software firm
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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investment
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epicor
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cvc
CVC and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice have completed their investment in Epicor, enhancing its enterprise software capabilities and governance structure.
GaiaLens wins ESG innovation funding for anti-greenwashing
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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dei
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cleantech
GaiaLens has been named a winner of FinTech Scotland's ESG innovation call, securing funding to enhance its Greenwashing Analytics Solution.
Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software for $875m
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software Group for $875 million, enhancing its AI-powered collaboration services. Deal to close by 30 Nov 2024.
Banks reveal increased AI usage in response to shareholder demand
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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linkedin
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cba
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nab
Nearly one-third of the world’s largest banks now disclose AI use cases and ROI, with UK banks like Barclays and NatWest tripling AI references over the past year.
CVC acquires significant stake in global software firm Epicor
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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saas
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data analytics
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erp
CD&R and CVC will co-own Epicor, a leader in enterprise SaaS, under a new agreement enhancing SaaS migration and global expansion; financial terms undisclosed.
UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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hsbc
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credit suisse
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evident
UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.
UK businesses hit hard by AI-driven cyber threats, says report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ai security
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hsbc
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financial institutions
A Darktrace report reveals that 71% of UK businesses have faced AI-powered cyber threats, with 95% feeling unprepared. Firms like Barclays and HSBC are at risk.
Barclays partners with Microsoft to enhance digital security
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
Barclays is teaming up with Microsoft to boost its security systems, leveraging AI to enhance detection and protection, securing trust in their digital framework.