Is Rippling building more than just HR software—and redefining the future of how startups and enterprises manage work?
Strategic Reset at Luminar: Founder Austin Russell Exits CEO Role Amid Ethics Probe, Former Nuance Chief Steps In
Can the lidar pioneer keep its edge as a corporate reshuffle signals new priorities? In a surprising shake-up at lidar technology frontrunner Luminar, found ...
Rippling Raises $450M Series G, Reaches $16.8B Valuation as It Sharpens Focus on Startup Market
San Francisco-based workforce management platform Rippling has secured $450 million in Series G funding, lifting its valuation to an impressive $16.8 billion, ...
Bestow Secures $120M Series D to Accelerate SaaS Shift and Underwriting Innovation
In a bold step forward, Dallas-based insurtech Bestow has closed a $120 million Series D round, propelling its mission to modernize life insurance through soft ...
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- The Most Powerful Women Of The Channel 2025: Power 100by [email protected] (Jane O’Brien, Jennifer Follett) (CRN.com Latest News Feed) on May 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm
- The silence of Fortescue's Noel Pearsonby Joe Aston (Rampart) on May 12, 2025 at 12:40 am
- Pax8’s Rob Rae On Partner Programs, MSP Documentary And Expansionby [email protected] (CJ Fairfield) (CRN.com Latest News Feed) on May 9, 2025 at 4:58 pm
Disruptors
- David Dicker steps down as CEOon May 16, 2025 at 7:03 am
David Dicker has decided to step down as CEO, chairman and director of the company to pursue other interests, while co-founder Fiona Brown takes up an executive chair role. Since co-founding Dicker Data in 1978, Dicker has played a significant […]
- Buckle up Aussie MSPs: Microsoft digital products are complexon May 16, 2025 at 7:00 am
Microsoft does not care that the channel has ‘mixed’ reactions to its changes in cloud service provider licensing rules as these deliberate changes send a clear message that its products are no longer a billing revenue stream. Earlier in May, […]
Strategic Moves
- WIICTA Plus empowers next generation of female talenton May 16, 2025 at 4:34 am
ARN was proud to launch the inaugural WIICTA Plus mentoring program to help influence and educate graduates and early career professionals in their industry journey. Since 2012, ARN has put a spotlight on female talent with the Women in ICT Awards and now in 2025, the program has expanded to […]
- The economics and challenges of cloud migration never been more in focuson May 16, 2025 at 2:48 am
The evolution of software delivery from physical media to cloud-based subscriptions highlights the shift from perpetual licenses to subscription models and can often costs two to three times more than other cloud expenses. Cloud economics and migration challenges have never been more in focus, […]
Tech
- Waymo recalls 1,200 driverless vehicles for software updateon May 14, 2025 at 7:03 pm
Waymo recalled about 1,200 of its driverless vehicles with software issues detecting and responding to chains, gates and other similar roadway barriers.
- Microsoft will lay off nearly 6,000 employees in push for efficiencyon May 13, 2025 at 7:13 pm
Technology giant Microsoft has plans to trim its headcount by 3% through layoffs. CNBC first reported on the move.
Enterprise Disrupt
Scaling revenue isn’t just about selling more—it’s about selling smarter. Businesses that leverage AI, automation, and data-driven insights are outpacing competitors who still rely on outdated sales tactics.
Tech removes friction from the sales process, making lead generation, follow-ups, and conversions faster and more efficient. From predictive analytics that tell you who’s ready to buy to AI-powered chatbots that engage customers 24/7, the game has changed.
The reality? If you’re not using tech to scale, you’re falling behind.