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Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
LevelBlue Agrees to Acquire Aon's Cybersecurity & IP Litigation Consulting Groups
DALLAS & DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LevelBlue, a global leader in cloud-based, AI-driven managed security services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation consulting groups, which include recognized cybersecurity firm Stroz Friedberg, and Elysium Digital, which is renowned for technology-related IP litigation matters. This acquisition represents a significant step in LevelBlue's growth strategy by adding deep cyber and high-tech IP litigation consulting expertise and world-class incident response capabilities to its expanding global portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed and the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions. With this acquisition, LevelBlue gains a globally recognized cyber and IP litigation consulting platform that includes a team of approximately 300 technology professionals with strong relationships across Fortune 500 enterprises, 80 percent of the Am Law 100 and a majority of Top 20 law firms in the UK. The integration of consulting solutions complements LevelBlue's 24/7 managed detection and response services, creating a comprehensive cybersecurity risk management offering that addresses both digital risk protection and incident response, positioning LevelBlue to become the largest independent pureplay Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) globally. 'Cyber resilience is crucial for organizations of all sizes," said Robert McCullen, Chairman and CEO of LevelBlue. "By combining LevelBlue's exceptional cloud-based, AI-driven managed detection and response platform with Stroz Friedberg's proactive cyber consulting and advanced digital forensic and incident response capabilities, we're introducing the industry's most comprehensive unified cybersecurity services platform. This platform will not only strengthen clients' defenses preemptively, but also empower them with deeper insights and faster incident resolution. Together, we're helping organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and recover with greater speed and confidence.' 'We are thrilled to join forces with LevelBlue,' said David Yaches, CEO of Cyber Solutions Security Consulting at Aon. 'Our teams are aligned in mission and values, and this acquisition will allow us to serve clients with an expanded suite of cyber solutions and deeper technical expertise.' Aon's Cybersecurity consulting group is also recognized as a clear leader in the 2024 Forrester Wave™ for Cybersecurity Incident Response Services by providing organizations with a comprehensive range of cyber resilience services designed to help them prepare for, withstand and recover from cyber incidents. Its cybersecurity risk management portfolio covers adversary simulation, penetration testing, incident response planning, real-time breach response, and digital forensics. With deep technical expertise and proven methodologies, Aon's Cybersecurity and IP Litigation consulting groups assist clients in strengthening their operational readiness, protecting their critical digital assets, and minimizing the impact of cyber events and accelerating recovery times. 'The incredible cybersecurity readiness and response capabilities of Aon's Cybersecurity consulting group, including the esteemed heritage of the Stroz Friedberg legacy, brings highly valued expertise to LevelBlue,' said Mike Troiano, LevelBlue Board Member and Head of AT&T Business Products. 'We expect this acquisition to significantly enhance the strategic cybersecurity services delivered globally by LevelBlue to AT&T's government and enterprise customers.' As part of this transaction, Aon and LevelBlue will also establish a strategic relationship to collaboratively offer their respective services to clients in a holistic manner. This acquisition underscores LevelBlue's commitment to simplifying cybersecurity through award-winning managed services, strategic consulting, real-time threat intelligence and industry-renowned research, seamlessly integrated with its global operations and operational expertise to deliver solutions that help organizations of all sizes achieve their unique cybersecurity outcomes. 'Cyber remains a top risk category for our clients,' said Christian Hoffman, Global Specialty & Financial Products Leader at Aon. 'Aon will continue to deliver leading cyber brokerage capabilities through our Cyber Solutions group, CyQu platform and Cyber Risk Analyzer to serve our clients growing cyber broking needs.' According to Christina Richmond, Principal Analyst at Richmond Advisory Group, 'This is a highly strategic acquisition for the cybersecurity services market. LevelBlue will strengthen its position at the intersection of managed security and cyber consulting services. By acquiring leading cybersecurity and IP litigation consulting capabilities, the combined organization is now better positioned to proactively enhance organizational resilience. The strategic relationship with Aon bolsters LevelBlue's posture with cyber insurers and adds highly complementary risk analysis and advisory services.' Santander is serving as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal advisor to LevelBlue. Lazard is serving as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP is serving as legal advisor to Aon. About LevelBlue We simplify cybersecurity through award-winning managed services, experienced strategic consulting, threat intelligence, and renowned research. Our team is a seamless extension of yours, providing transparency and visibility into security posture and continuously working to strengthen it. We harness security data from numerous sources and enrich it with artificial intelligence to deliver real-time threat intelligence; this enables more accurate and precise decision making. With a large, always-on global presence, LevelBlue sets the standard for cybersecurity today and tomorrow. We easily and effectively manage risk, so you can focus on your business. About Aon Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses. Follow Aon on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Stay up-to-date by visiting Aon's newsroom and sign up for news alerts here.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Syndigo Named a Strong Performer by Independent Research Firm
Master Data Management Solutions, Q2 2025 gives Syndigo the highest score possible in the Product 360 Domain criterion CHICAGO, June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syndigo, a global leader of Master Data Management (MDM) solutions and Product Experience Management (PXM), has been named a "Strong Performer" in The Forrester Wave™ Master Data Management Solutions, Q2 2025 report. "This recognition reinforces Syndigo's strength in delivering modern, AI-driven MDM solutions that solve real business problems across domains," said Simon Angove, Syndigo CEO. "Comprehensive and accurate data is the foundation for modern AI and digitally-driven enterprises. Our multi-domain MDM solution is among the most advanced and effective in the market today. With AI-enriched GoPilots and accelerators, we streamline complex data management and deliver faster time to value. These innovations ensure our customers are not only solving today's challenges but are also future-proofing their data foundations for scalable growth and agility in a digital-first world." Syndigo was among the 12 select companies that Forrester invited to participate in its Q2 2025 Forrester Wave™ report. Syndigo received the highest possible score in the Product 360 domain criterion. The report notes Syndigo's "strong product and B2B party domain capabilities and AI-driven enhancements." "Our focus on Product 360—alongside robust support for B2B party and other data domains—helps customers establish a trusted, unified view of their enterprise data," said Angove. "Our MDM provides the robust foundation our customers need to manage complex product and B2B data at scale. Combined with our composable capabilities for PIM and syndication, Syndigo delivers a connected data ecosystem that enables better decisions, faster time to market, and exceptional product experiences." To read more about Syndigo's placement in the evaluation, and read the entire report, click here. About Syndigo: Syndigo is the global leader in Master Data Management (MDM) and product experience management (PXM), offering AI-native commerce data solutions that solve the hidden inefficiencies behind products in an end-to-end platform. With our best-in-class fully integrated MDM and PXM solution with Product Information Management, Core Syndication, Enhanced Content, Digital Shelf Analytics, customers trust Syndigo to centralize product and business data, collaborate seamlessly with retailers, vendors, and partners, and optimize product experiences in real time, driving growth and customer loyalty. Our complete and composable solutions are flexible, extensible, and integrate easily into existing tech stacks. Syndigo serves over 12,000 global enterprises in key sectors such as food and beverage, CPG, grocery, foodservice, health and beauty, hardlines and home improvement, consumer electronics, automotive, and apparel. For more information, please visit Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here. View source version on Contacts Media Contact Walker Sands for Syndigosyndigo@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Syndigo Named a Strong Performer by Independent Research Firm
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syndigo, a global leader of Master Data Management (MDM) solutions and Product Experience Management (PXM), has been named a "Strong Performer" in The Forrester Wave™ Master Data Management Solutions, Q2 2025 report. 'This recognition reinforces Syndigo's strength in delivering modern, AI-driven MDM solutions that solve real business problems across domains,' said Simon Angove, Syndigo CEO. 'Comprehensive and accurate data is the foundation for modern AI and digitally-driven enterprises. Our multi-domain MDM solution is among the most advanced and effective in the market today. With AI-enriched GoPilots and accelerators, we streamline complex data management and deliver faster time to value. These innovations ensure our customers are not only solving today's challenges but are also future-proofing their data foundations for scalable growth and agility in a digital-first world.' Syndigo was among the 12 select companies that Forrester invited to participate in its Q2 2025 Forrester Wave™ report. Syndigo received the highest possible score in the Product 360 domain criterion. The report notes Syndigo's 'strong product and B2B party domain capabilities and AI-driven enhancements.' 'Our focus on Product 360—alongside robust support for B2B party and other data domains—helps customers establish a trusted, unified view of their enterprise data,' said Angove. 'Our MDM provides the robust foundation our customers need to manage complex product and B2B data at scale. Combined with our composable capabilities for PIM and syndication, Syndigo delivers a connected data ecosystem that enables better decisions, faster time to market, and exceptional product experiences.' To read more about Syndigo's placement in the evaluation, and read the entire report, click here. About Syndigo: Syndigo is the global leader in Master Data Management (MDM) and product experience management (PXM), offering AI-native commerce data solutions that solve the hidden inefficiencies behind products in an end-to-end platform. With our best-in-class fully integrated MDM and PXM solution with Product Information Management, Core Syndication, Enhanced Content, Digital Shelf Analytics, customers trust Syndigo to centralize product and business data, collaborate seamlessly with retailers, vendors, and partners, and optimize product experiences in real time, driving growth and customer loyalty. Our complete and composable solutions are flexible, extensible, and integrate easily into existing tech stacks. Syndigo serves over 12,000 global enterprises in key sectors such as food and beverage, CPG, grocery, foodservice, health and beauty, hardlines and home improvement, consumer electronics, automotive, and apparel. For more information, please visit Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here.
Associated Press
05-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
CallMiner Named a Leader in Conversation Intelligence for Contact Centers Report by Top Analyst Firm
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 5, 2025-- CallMiner, the leading provider of AI-powered conversation intelligence to improve customer experience (CX), today announced that Forrester Research identified the company as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Conversation Intelligence Solutions for Contact Centers, Q2 2025. The CallMiner platform received the highest scores possible across seven criteria within the current offering category, including insights exploration, topic and behavior classification, signal extraction, coaching efficiency and effectiveness, natural language interface, and more. The report states, 'CallMiner's greatest strength lies in its mastery of contact center workflows and its ability to translate that expertise into a flexible toolkit. It is one of the few vendors that consistently delivers on foundational capabilities like topic and behavior classification and insights exploration.' The report continues, 'CallMiner builds on this strong foundation with its natural language interface 'AI Assist,' the cornerstone of its new agentic AI framework.' CallMiner received the top score in the strategy category, with the highest scores possible in the vision, partner ecosystem, and adoption criteria. According to the Forrester report, 'CallMiner has consistently championed contact center data as a pivotal catalyst for enterprisewide value...' Additionally, 'CallMiner's vision sets its ambitions beyond contact center operations and on more strategic CX pastures; its recent innovations and roadmap emphasize fostering deeper customer understanding and bridging the gap to actionable interventions.' Through advanced AI, including generative AI and agentic AI, the CallMiner platform extracts valuable insights from omnichannel customer interactions at scale, revealing actionable intelligence from every conversation. The platform enables organizations to improve operational efficiency, while elevating agent performance and improving customer experience. Reference customers interviewed for the report 'are eager to adopt the vendor's newest AI features, believing that they will accelerate time to value.' 'Today's organizations already have a wealth of contact center data – but what many lack are the solutions needed to turn that data into actionable intelligence,' said Jeff Gallino, CEO and founder, CallMiner. 'I truly believe that CallMiner stands alone as the go-to platform for modern organizations looking to embrace AI and automation, and transform contact center and customer experience initiatives. For us, this recognition only strengthens our commitment to fostering innovation, helping our customers realize value and ROI, and raising the bar in the conversation intelligence industry.' According to Forrester, 'CallMiner best fits enterprises with sophisticated operations that are ready to evolve from collecting insights to driving impact through automated actions.' The Forrester Wave™: Conversation Intelligence Solutions for Contact Centers, Q2 2025 report is available source version on CONTACT: Media: Inkhouse on behalf of CallMiner [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL MARKETING TECHNOLOGY DATA ANALYTICS SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: CallMiner Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/05/2025 09:15 AM/DISC: 06/05/2025 09:15 AM
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Harness Named a Leader in DevOps Platforms by Independent Research Firm, Q2 2025 Evaluation
SAN FRANCISCO, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Harness, the AI DevOps Platform™ Company, today announced it has been named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: DevOps Platforms, Q2 2025. Harness received the highest possible scores in the "AI Infusion", "Innovation", and "Vision" criteria. In its evaluation, Forrester noted that Harness has "a vision of AI throughout the SDLC, a focus on security, and cloud cost self-service tools [that] bring a strong mix of business value and developer experience." "For us, this recognition from Forrester is a major validation of the platform we've built and the strategy we're executing – one that infuses AI into every aspect of software delivery, to simplify and accelerate it for every engineering team," said Jyoti Bansal, CEO and co-founder of Harness. "Enterprises are under pressure to deliver software faster without compromising quality or security, and AI is the key to achieving that. Harness is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of every software engineering team." The Forrester Wave™ evaluates 11 of the most significant DevOps providers across 26 criteria, ranking them based on their current offering, strategy, and customer feedback. Harness received the highest scores possible across 14 criteria, including: Build Automation and CI: delivering fast, reliable build and deployment automation at scale, with advanced support for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. AI infusion: empowering developers, operators, and leaders with intelligent assistance for debugging, testing, release engineering, and governance. Infrastructure as Code and Environment Management: with seamless integration into major IaC tools and Kubernetes for robust cloud-native automation. Innovation and Vision: driven by a differentiated roadmap, strong developer tooling, and forward-looking investments in Database DevOps, self-service FinOps, and modular extensibility. The Forrester report noted, "Customers felt they got the excellent attention they needed and had more influence on the roadmap than they might have had with a larger vendor." "Harness has been a great partner in our DevOps journey," said Steve Day, CTO of National Australia Bank (NAB). "Their team moves fast, listens closely, and delivers real value. We've always seen them as a leader in this space, and it's great to see that reflected in Forrester's latest Wave." This recognition marks a major milestone in Harness's evolution, reinforcing its role in helping engineering teams move faster without compromise. As enterprises adopt AI, modernize infrastructure, and reduce developer toil, Harness offers a consistent foundation for governance, policy, and streamlined automation across the software delivery lifecycle. Following its recent merger with Traceable and prior acquisition of Split, Harness continues to expand its reach as the only AI DevOps solution built to unify the entire software delivery lifecycle – from build to deploy, from test to secure. To read the full Forrester Wave™: DevOps Platforms, Q2 2025 report, visit About HarnessHarness is the AI DevOps platform for complete software delivery. It provides a simple, safe, and secure way for engineering and DevOps teams to release applications into production. Harness uses AI and machine learning to monitor the quality of deployments and automatically roll back failed ones, saving time and reducing the need for custom scripting and manual oversight, giving engineers their nights and weekends back. Harness customers like United Airlines, Citibank, and Choice Hotels accelerate deployments by up to 75%, reduce infrastructure costs by up to 60%, and decrease lead time for changes by up to 90%. Harness is based in San Francisco and is backed by industry-leading investors like Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, and Citi Ventures. Forrester does not endorse any company, product, brand, or service included in its research publications and does not advise any person to select the products or services of any company or brand based on the ratings included in such publications. Information is based on the best available resources. Opinions reflect judgment at the time and are subject to change. For more information, read about Forrester's objectivity here. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Harness Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
