KPMG survey shows how cloud “continues to drive disruption in the business world”

CloudTech | January 02, 2015

Almost half of respondents in KPMG’s 2014 cloud computing survey are using cloud to drive cost efficiencies, with a similar number utilising it to better enable their mobile workforce. The study, of 500 global C-suite executives, saw a variety of ways in which businesses are using cloud to drive business transformation. Aside from cost savings (49%) and enabling a mobile workforce (42%), CXOs also see the benefit of cloud as improving alignment with customers and partners (37%), more effectively leveraging data to provide insight (35%), and aiding in new product development (32%).

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We made a list of email marketing “rules” that are begging to be broken. And by “broken,” we mean “tested to see what works for you and your audience—and adjusted accordingly.”Because in all honesty, you shouldn’t assume that all these rules will automatically work for you, even if they worked for someone else. So test. Tweak. B

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SourceFuse Gains AWS Competency Status at Enterprise Cloud Migration

SourceFuse Technologies | March 13, 2023

SourceFuse, a leading provider of cloud-native, custom enterprise solutions and services, has announced that it has attained Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration Competency status. This award is given to AWS Partners who have demonstrated technical expertise and customer success in large-scale and complex cloud migrations. AWS Partners must have in-depth knowledge of AWS and deliver solutions that work well on AWS to be eligible for this award. The AWS Competency Program certifies and promotes AWS Partners who are experts in complex, large-scale, and mass AWS cloud migration. AWS Migration Competency Partners help their customers accelerate their cloud adoption journeys by providing business expertise, migration and modernization tools, education, and professional services. By getting this competency, SourceFuse has shown that it can help customers speed up their migrations, lower their costs, and become more agile on AWS. SourceFuse is committed to helping customers get the most out of the cloud by using cutting-edge technology to make solutions that are safe, scalable, and cost-effective. SourceFuse believes that any organization moving to the cloud should aim for modernization, and that its modernization-led migration approach distinguishes it from a lift-and-shift model. Also, ARC by SourceFuse meets business goals and objectives 35% faster than industry benchmarks. This is possible thanks to its own factory model of prebuilt microservices that help with migration and modernization. Kelly Dyer, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at SourceFuse, said, "We're thrilled to add the AWS Migration Competency to our growing portfolio of AWS tools and services, which includes the AWS Healthcare, DevOps, and Microsoft Workloads Competencies. Our dedicated AWS Business Unit and talented teams of experts have made this accomplishment possible, time and again bringing value and success to our customers." He added, "By achieving this competency, SourceFuse has demonstrated its ability to help customers accelerate their migration journey, lower costs, and achieve greater agility on AWS." (Source – PR Newswire) With AWS, SourceFuse is enabling cost-effective, scalable, and flexible solutions to migrate and modernize organizations' applications and data on AWS. As 2023 is being dubbed as the year for modernization-led migrations to AWS, SourceFuse's AWS Migration Competency status will enable it to provide even more value and success to its customers. About SourceFuse Technologies SourceFuse Technologies uses cloud-based technologies to transform how successful companies create innovative roadmaps. The AWS Advanced Consulting Partner has 16 years of industry experience. SourceFuse empowers businesses with custom, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. SourceFuse's open-source microservices catalog speeds application development and deployment. SourceFuse uses its vast expertise to help businesses solve difficult cloud problems and speed up their digital transformation. Legacy modernization services help enterprises maximize the value of their IT investments by modernizing legacy applications and infrastructure. This unlocks business value, improves agility, and lowers operating costs. SourceFuse serves customers in multiple industries from its US, UK, Australia, and India offices. The company employs talented, tech-savvy professionals who are dedicated to customer satisfaction. By combining technical expertise with a focus on the customer, SourceFuse has become a trusted partner for businesses using cloud-based technologies and coming up with new ideas.

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Insurity’s Cloud-Based Sure Underwriting Workbench Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Insurity | March 17, 2023

Insurity, a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced its Sure Underwriting Workbench solution is the first of its cloud-based products now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure. Insurity’s customers and P&C carriers with an existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) can now initiate their purchase of Sure Underwriting Workbench entirely through their Azure account and take advantage of the productive and trusted Azure cloud platform, streamlining deployment and management with their purchase contributing to their Azure commitment. Insurity is the largest cloud-based insurance software provider and is trusted by 22 of the top 25 P&C carriers and 7 of the top 10 U.S. MGAs. Insurity’s vision is to empower insurance organizations to quickly capitalize on new opportunities by delivering the world’s most configurable, cloud-native, easy-to-use, and intuitively analytical software. Sure Underwriting Workbench, now offered in the Azure Marketplace, facilitates collaboration, allowing underwriters to streamline risk assessment and improve decision-making through automation and self-service configuration tools. The low-code, API-enabled solution consolidates all data, documents, and decisions into a single cloud-native workbench. Insurers are reducing the number of underwriting tools required by an astonishing 50% overall. “Insurity is excited to strengthen our cloud leadership by offering Sure Underwriting Workbench in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace,” said Sylvester Mathis, Chief Insurance Officer at Insurity. “As the largest cloud-based insurance software provider in the market and a top 2 core systems provider, Insurity is committed to providing insurance carriers with the world’s most configurable, easy-to-use, and intuitively analytical solutions. The Microsoft Azure Marketplace amplifies our reach, connecting us with more insurers looking to harness the power of the cloud.” “Through Microsoft Azure Marketplace, customers around the world can easily find, buy, and deploy partner solutions they can trust, all certified and optimized to run on Azure,” said Jake Zborowski, General Manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp. “We’re happy to welcome Insurity’s Sure Underwriting Workbench solution to the growing Azure Marketplace ecosystem.” The Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. The Azure Marketplace helps connect companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed solutions that are ready to use. About Insurity Insurity is a leading provider of cloud-based software for insurance carriers, brokers, and MGAs. Insurity is trusted by 22 of the top 25 P&C carriers and 7 of the top 10 MGAs in the US and has over 400 cloud-based deployments. Through its best-in-class digital platform and with unrivaled industry experience and the industry’s most robust analytics offerings, Insurity is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional value, empowering customers to focus on their core businesses, optimize their operations, and provide superior policyholder experiences. Insurity is a portfolio company of GI Partners and TA Associates.

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Marxent’s 3D Cloud Platform Available on Google Cloud Marketplace

Marxent | January 27, 2023

On January 26, 2023, Marxent announced that the 3D Cloud platform applications are available exclusively on the Google Cloud Marketplace. The 3D Cloud platform is ideal for retailers looking for rapid deployment and building next-generation customer experiences of 3D digital in stores and for e-commerce. The 3D Cloud platform and suite of 3D e-commerce, in-store applications directly from Google Cloud can be procured by customers of Google Cloud. Additionally, these applications include 3D Room Planner with Design from Photo, 3D Renders, 3D Product Configurators, 3D Sectional Configurator, 360 Product Spins, Augmented Reality retail apps, Virtual Reality retail apps and WebAR. With its connected and smart 3D platform and apps, 3D Cloud is changing the way customers shop for furniture and DIY projects. The platform connects inspiration, design, and purchase in ways that put the customer's creativity and ability to work with others in the spotlight. Beck Besecker, 3D Cloud by Marxent's Co-Founder and CEO, said, "We are always looking for ways to make things easier for new retail partners. A key benefit of the Google Cloud Marketplace partnership is a simplification of the billing and the procurement process. The 3D Cloud team has built a consistent track record of developing and delivering innovative new 3D experiences that scale to the needs of top enterprise retailers." He added, "It is a true honor to have been chosen by Google Cloud as one of the first 3D platforms to be made available on Google Cloud Marketplace." (Source: Cision) About 3D Cloud™ by Marxent Marxent The enterprise 3D platform by Marxent is one of the global leaders in 3D e-commerce for kitchen, furniture, outdoor, bath, closet, and storage. The platform is a B2B SaaS that allows retailers and brands to create endless applications from a single 3D product catalog. It provides a complete suite of 3D apps and enterprise-ready CMS and is available to launch in 8 to 10 weeks. Founded in 2011, the platform is trusted by US-based home improvement retailer Herman Miller, Kingfisher plc, MillerKnoll, PlaceMakers, Macy's, Ashley, HNI Corporation, La-Z-Boy, Joybird, Mico, Kinsman, and John Lewis and Partners.

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