Francisco Partners acquires Avangate

Francisco Partners, a global technology-focused private equity firm, has acquired Avangate, a leader in customer-centric commerce with over 3,000 customers across more than 100 countries. Avangate provides a complete commerce solution enabling Software, SaaS and Cloud Services companies to increase their online sales, manage subscription billing, grow their reseller and affiliate distribution networks and reach new global markets. The additional investment from the deal will enable Avangate to...

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As cloud computing adoption continues to increase, companies need to look to hybrid approach, says Databarracks

For the fourth consecutive year research from the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) has shown cloud adoption rates increasing across the board, with 69 per cent of organisations adopting at least one cloud based service. Levels of satisfaction amongst the 250 senior IT business decision-makers that had migrated to cloud services also remained high at 91 per cent.

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Global study shows need for C-level leadership

Capgemini Consulting, in partnership with MIT Sloan Management Review, has announced the findings of a new global research survey into Digital Transformation – the opportunity for radical business change offered by the convergence of new digital technologies such as social media, mobile, analytics, and embedded devices. The study, “Embracing Digital Technology: A New Strategic Imperative,” reveals that while the potential opportunity of Digital Transformation is absolutely...

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Microsoft unleashes fall wave of enterprise cloud solutions

New Windows Server, System Center, Visual Studio, Windows Azure, Windows Intune, SQL Server, and Dynamics solutions will accelerate cloud benefits for customers.

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