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DataTrace Selected as One of the Most Innovative Technology Companies in Real Estate by HousingWire for the Fifth Consecutive Year
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DataTrace®, the nation’s largest provider of data and automation solutions to the title and settlement services industry, announced today it has been recognized by HousingWire as a 2025 Tech100™ Real Estate winner. This is the fifth year in a row that DataTrace has been named a Tech100 winner in this category. “Earning this recognition as an innovative leader in real estate technology year after year reflects our commitment to help our clients streamline o
Docutech Recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage Winner
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Docutech, a part of the First American family of companies and a leading provider of document, eSign, eClose and print fulfillment technology, announced today it has been recognized as a HousingWire Magazine 2025 Tech100 Mortgage award winner. This marks the ninth consecutive year the company has earned this recognition, underscoring the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing mortgage technology and driving industry innovation. The HousingWire Tech100 awa
Washington, D.C. and Bangalore Rise in Karat’s 2025 Rankings of Top Cities to Hire Software Engineers
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Karat, the gold standard for measuring and elevating technical talent, released its 2025 rankings of the Top Cities to Hire Software Engineers. Karat’s fourth annual report examines the shifting dynamics of tech hiring around the world. For the first time, Karat’s rankings analyze both candidate location and role location data. This new methodology paints a fascinating picture of not just where top tech talent lives today, but also into where it is moving. Overall the
SmartSuite Launches Global Expansion with $38 Million in Funding to Transform Work Management
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SmartSuite, the next-generation work management platform, today announced a major global expansion fueled by $38 million in funding. The latest investment includes a new $13M Series A round led by Canapi Ventures, with participation from Sorenson Capital and High Alpha. The Series A funding follows a $25M founder-led seed investment, reflecting exceptional venture capital interest in SmartSuite’s mission to redefine work management. In 2024, SmartSuite ac
Best Egg and Cross River Bolster Funding Strategy with Levered Certificate Program
FORT LEE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRB Securities LLC (“CRBS”), a SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA member, and Best Egg, Inc., a leading financial technology company that drives financial confidence, together announce the completed issuance of the first series in Best Egg’s new private structured pass-through program, BEAST 2024-A. Series 2024-A of the Best Egg Asset Structured Pass-Through Trust (BEAST) is backed by Best Egg’s signature unsecured loan product, with an aggregate principal b
Derivative Path Launches Risk Dashboard to Help Investment Managers Drive Strategic Growth
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Derivative Path, a leading provider of cloud-based derivatives and market risk management solutions, today announced the launch of its Risk Dashboard, a next-generation risk management solution designed to revolutionize how investment firms visualize and manage firm-wide market risks and related hedges. Purpose-built for alternative investment managers, the Risk Dashboard delivers unparalleled transparency and actionable insights, breaking down the barriers that have
Adobe Announces General Availability of Real-Time CDP Collaboration for Brands to Jointly Drive Ad Performance in a Privacy-First Landscape
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) announced the general availability of Adobe Real-Time CDP Collaboration in the U.S., a new offering that enables advertisers and publishers to tackle a changing advertising landscape. Brands have long relied on third-party audience signals to power tailored digital ads. As consumers play a more active role in customizing their privacy preferences, a move away from third-party data means new tools are required for brands to identify r
Real Chemistry Deepens Leadership Bench with Industry Elites Jeff Lupinacci and Julia Gaebler, Ph.D.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Real Chemistry announces the appointment of Jeff Lupinacci as Chief Financial Officer and Julia Gaebler, Ph.D., as President, Market Access
Raisewell Ventures Shakes up Legacy VC Model, Convening World’s Top Thinkers and Doers to Drive Lasting Returns Beyond Tech and Venture
BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Raisewell Ventures is announcing its launch with a status quo-challenging approach to redefine success in venture capital and technology, while also tackling the world’s most pressing needs. Pursuing this goal is a team that includes a Nobel Laureate, Silicon Valley leaders in tech and VC, and the world’s top economists and scientists. Raisewell is a fresh breed of global multi-stage venture firm, bridging Silicon Valley and Southeast Asia, with a mission to g
Franklin Templeton Expands Its Digital Asset ETP Suite With Launch of the Franklin Crypto Index ETF
SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton Expands its Digital Asset ETP Suite With Launch of the Franklin Crypto Index ETF
Bloomreach is Named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Personalization Engines
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIincommerce--Bloomreach announced it has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines.
U.S. Housing Market Gained $2.5 Trillion in Value in 2024
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--(NASDAQ: RDFN) — The combined value of U.S. homes gained $2.5 trillion in 2024 to reach $49.7 trillion, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. In percentage terms, the total value of the U.S. housing market grew 5.2% year over year. That was the slowest growth in a calendar year since 2019 and the second-slowest since 2011. “There are more homes for sale right now than in recent years and that has led to buyer’
New Vonage Research Highlights Continued Rise of AI and Its Impact on CX
HOLMDEL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation and a part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has released its Global Customer Engagement Report 2025. Now in its 13th year, this year’s annual report outlines data and insights into customer communications preferences with businesses, highlighting emerging trends in artificial intelligence (AI) that are having a direct and positive impact on customer experience an
AmTrust Title Insurance Company Expands Presence in the Midwest with the Addition of Michael Holden and Brian Johnson
CLEVELAND & MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmTrust Title Insurance Company (AmTrust Title), a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., today announced the expansion of its presence in the Midwest with the appointment of two industry leaders, Michael Holden as Vice President, Regional Agency Manager, and Brian Johnson as State Agency Manager, Midwest. Michael Holden, NTP, CLTP, brings over 35 years of expertise in title insurance management, sales, underwriting, and marketing.
CSG to Present at Citizens JMP’s Technology Conference
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS) today announced that the company will present at Citizens JMP’s Technology Conference at The Ritz Carlton, 600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA. The presentation will be held at 3:00PM PST on March 3, 2025, and will feature John Rea, CSG’s Senior Vice President & Head of Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Insurance and ESG Reporting, who will be providing a high-level overview of the company. The event’s webcast can be accessed here: CSG's
New Blackhawk Network Study Reveals 7 in 10 Employees are Quietly Planning Their Exit
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global branded payments leader Blackhawk Network (BHN) today unveiled new research on the current state of employee engagement and provided a grim look at current levels of workplace satisfaction. According to BHN’s Employee Engagement study, 87% of employees surveyed have concerns regarding their current employment and 68% of employees reported feeling undervalued at work, highlighting a growing disconnect between employees and their employers. U.S. employe
Allstate Announces January 2025 Catastrophe Losses and Policies in Force
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of January of $1.08 billion or $849 million, after-tax. Catastrophe losses included three events with approximately $1.07 billion related to the California wildfires. The California wildfire event estimate includes reinsurance reinstatement premiums, an estimated California FAIR Plan assessment and is net of estimated reinsurance recoveries of $1.40 billion. Allstat
The Freedom Bank of Virginia Partners with Apiture to Launch New Digital Banking Platform
WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #banking--Apiture announced that The Freedom Bank of Virginia has converted its online and mobile banking solutions to Apiture's Digital Banking Platform.
URLgenius Sets New Standards in Seamless App-to-App Engagement, Record Growth, & Next-Gen Innovations
MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--URLgenius, the leading app-linking platform, delivered a landmark year of growth and innovation. In 2024, URLgenius: Generated over $5 billion in social commerce revenue—a 53% increase YoY Groundbreaking features like Multi-link Composer, Instant App Linking, and Trending Links drove rapid innovation. The platform delivered exceptional speed to value, with client-created links skyrocketing by 575% year-over-year, leading to a 161% increase in commerce creators on
Alliant Insurance Services Adds Industry Leadership to National Commercial Surety Practice; Hires Jeff Leadley, Glenn Pelletiere and Tom Rhatigan
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AlliantInsurance--Alliant Insurance Services adds Industry leadership to national Commercial Surety practice, hiring Jeff Leadley, Glenn Pelletiere and Tom Rhatigan.