What’s the Difference Between Cybersecurity and Cyber Compliance?
This post was initially published by Smarsh. Many people in the financial services industry understandably think “cybersecurity” and “cyber compliance” are interchangeable terms that mean the same thing. However, cybersecurity and cyber compliance are distinctly different and describe different — but equally important — concepts. As regulators increasingly emphasize cybersecurity risk management, it’s important for firms […]
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Reveal Acquires Technically Creative
Reveal Begins Rapid Deployment of Automated Data Connectors After Acquiring Technically Creative Acquisition fuses Technically Creative’s expert team and established technology with Reveal’s leading AI platform to collect data and deliver insights with less time and resources CHICAGO (Oct. 24, 2022) — Reveal, the global provider of the leading AI-powered eDiscovery platform, announced today the acquisition of Technically Creative, an […]
Bravery, Sisterhood, and Activism: A look inside K1’s Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program
During the first two weeks of August, 2022, K1 partnered with Girls Who Code to host our second annual Summer Immersion Program. This virtual initiative gave 70 young female and non-binary students the opportunity to learn computer science and prepare for careers in tech, with the ultimate goal of closing the gender gap in the […]
Founder-Friendly Investors: How Private Equity and Venture Capital Are Helping Founders Level Up
Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list offers an inside track on the PE and VC firms that help founder-led companies grow. WHETHER YOU NEED funding to help turn your startup into a successful business or to grow it into an industry leader, Inc.‘s fourth annual Founder-Friendly Investors is a great place to start. Since we last published this […]
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Granicus Acquires GovTech Innovator Rock Solid
Expanding Its Position as the Global Leader for Next-Generation End-to-End Digital Customer Experience Solutions for Public Sector DENVER, CO, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Granicus, the global leader in customer experience technologies and services for government, today announced the acquisition of Rock Solid Technologies, an innovative provider of citizen engagement solutions. Granicus and Rock […]
Crownpeak Acquires ilumino, Expanding Digital Accessibility Capabilities and Expertise for Its Global Customer Base
DENVER, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crownpeak, a leading digital experience platform (DXP), today announced the acquisition of ilumino, a digital accessibility services and consulting firm. The acquisition reinforces an existing two-year partnership with ilumino, expanding Crownpeak’s automated accessibility scanning technology with ilumino’s subject matter expertise in digital accessibility and usability. Terms of the […]
Ocelot secures $117M investment to increase engagement between universities and students
Student Engagement Platform Ocelot Raises Funds To Meet Growing Demand BOULDER, Colorado – (September 28, 2022) – Ocelot, the leading edtech AI communications and student engagement platform, today announced it has raised $117 million from leading B2B software investment firm K1 Investment Management. The company was previously bootstrapped, with the K1 investment representing Ocelot’s first […]
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Caju Raises $25 Million Investment to Boost Technology Offerings
The company will use the capital to scale up its technology operations and develop solutions beyond flexible benefits SÃO PAULO, August 31, 2022 – Caju Benefícios, a leading flexible benefits management platform, today announced it has raised a $25 million Series B round led by K1 Investment Management, a Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on […]
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K1 Portfolio Companies Named to the Inc. 5000
We’ve got some celebrating to do – because 24 of our portfolio companies were just named to the Inc. 5000! The Inc. 5000 recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States that are driving the future of business as we know it. A spot on the 5000 is a big accomplishment this year, demonstrating […]
The Key to Successful Talent Management Lies in Behavioral Health
This post was initially published by RethinkFirst. An innovative and analytical approach to behavioral well-being will be the defining factor between organizations that grow and those that stall. Industry leading companies share a powerful commonality, a skilled and driven labor force. Creating, growing, and guiding an organization that shapes landscapes requires dependable and knowledgeable employees […]
Lever Joins Employ to Accelerate Growth
Strategic Move Solidifies Employ’s Leadership as the Largest Provider of Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Solutions BOSTON (Aug. 5, 2022) – Employ Inc., a leading provider of recruiting and talent acquisition solutions today announces the acquisition of Lever, a leading Talent Acquisition Suite. With this transaction, Employ now offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio, designed to meet the […]
Five steps to creating an effective software implementation plan
This post was initially published by AppLearn. Software change and implementation comes with challenges. Choosing the right software, the right vendor, working through the roll-out, and encouraging your staff to not only use, but properly adopt the new software, needs careful consideration. That’s why planning is so key to the success of your project. So, […]
Ready To Use Chatbots? Be Sure You Understand Customer Pain Points First
This post was initially published by Cyara. A Little Empathy Goes a Long Way Chatbots have come a long way. Usage of this technology, which once handled only a small portion of customer interactions, is growing at a rate of 22.5% per year. And, while bots could only manage 20% of customer chats from start to […]
3 Ways Legal Can Accelerate Sales Cycles
This post was originally published by Onit. Legal operations already has a strong foothold as Sales’ hidden advantage. But there is even more the department can do to shorten sales cycles, close deals faster, and positively influence revenue generation and material growth. Here’s how. Collaboration — the collision of diverse talents and instilled trust that […]
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Vishing Attacks Explained
This post was initially published by IRONSCALES. Vishing is a social engineering attack delivered through phone calls or voicemails that attempts to fool people into revealing sensitive information. The caller usually masquerades as someone from a trusted company or government department. Attempts to elicit the desired information from victims depend on leveraging their implicit trust […]
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How to Maximize Revenue with SEO for Ecommerce
This post was initially published by Crownpeak. An ever-changing business environment requires that more companies operate with an agile approach to evolve as the market evolves. For the retail and CPG sector, the growing shift in consumer buying behavior from traditional to digital is glaringly evident. The pandemic accelerated this trend. Retail, like many other industries, […]
Check out K1’s fresh new look!
Notice anything different about us? K1’s got a bold new look as we continue to help build the Category Leaders of tomorrow. As the next generation of Category Leaders, you need more than funding to scale your business. You need access to trustworthy resources and a network of peers to help you navigate this period […]
What if public meetings were more accessible?
This post was initially published by Granicus. Glancing over recent headlines, you’d be forgiven for thinking that public meetings are broken. From school board meetings to planning and zoning hearings around land use, public meetings have become a “hotbed of opportunism” for special interest groups. Here, minority voices can crowd out the diversity of wider community viewpoints. […]
Employee Relations: Completing Ethical Investigations in the Workplace.
This post was initially published by HR Acuity. In this year’s HR Acuity Sixth Annual Employee Relations Benchmark Study, investigation processes remained flat. Only 43% of organizations are using required investigation processes, and two-thirds of organizations (65%) have no formal investigator training or only train as needed. Adding vulnerability, 53% of organizations are still using documentation […]
5 Hiring Trends from the 2022 Talent Benchmarks Report
This post was originally published by Lever. It’s not enough to just know the latest hiring trends. You also need to know the ‘why’ behind them (i.e., how they came to be) to make informed adjustments to your talent strategy. For instance: You know The Great Resignation has led to talent shortages at companies worldwide. However, have you […]
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Trackforce Valiant Acquires TrackTik Software, Creates the World’s Largest Security Workforce Management Company
SAN DIEGO, CA – June 29, 2022 – Trackforce Valiant, a leading provider of security workforce management solutions, today announced the acquisition of TrackTik Software, one of the most innovative and fastest growing cloud-based security workforce management providers. The combination of these two companies has created a new dominant market leader in providing visibility and control […]
Top 10 ways to use personalized video messaging
This post was initially published by Graduway. Gratavid is the market-leading platform for enabling organizations to create personalized videos and send them via email and text, resulting in an 81% open rate. Looking for a creative, innovative way to boost admissions, engagement and philanthropy at your organization? See the top ten ways to use personalized […]