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01732 759725 14 BULLETIN Netwrix receives investment Global growth private equity firm TA Associates, has completed a majority investment in Netwrix. TA, together with the Netwrix executive management team, plan to accelerate Netwrix’s growth as the company aims to expand its portfolio of easy-to-use data security solutions to its customers globally. Members of Netwrix senior management and existing Netwrix investor Updata Partners, will invest alongside TA, and will maintain a significant equity interest in the company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “Netwrix is thrilled to be working alongside TA as we enter our next phase of growth,” said CEO Steve Dickson. “The partnership will provide Netwrix access to TA’s global add- on acquisition origination and integration capabilities and deep experience in the security and horizontal application software markets, which we believe will position us for substantial organic and inorganic growth.” www.netwrix.com Nutanix University launches next- generation certifications Nutanix has announced the launch of its extended multi- level certification programme, designed to enable the skills and knowledge needed to successfully implement, manage, optimise and scale Nutanix multi-product software. The new programme provides certifications across four skill levels and six new technology tracks to better meet participants’ current and future career goals. In addition to the three current skill levels of Nutanix certifications – professional (NCP), master (NCM), and expert (NPX) – the expanded offering will now include an associate certification (NCA), a foundational programme for building a career in multi-cloud technology. Nutanix is also releasing a new training course to help participants prepare for the NCA certification exam, titled Nutanix hybrid cloud fundamentals. The course will cover the products, capabilities, and technologies that form the foundation of Nutanix’s hybrid cloud solution. Learning plans at Nutanix University are designed around flexibility and freedom. With bite-sized online courses, participants can complete training and certification courses at their own pace, or can opt for the engagement and interaction of an instructor-led class. www.nutanix.com TIBCO to acquire Information Builders TIBCO Software has entered into an agreement to acquire Information Builders, Inc. (ibi), a leading data and analytics software company. ibi has a rich product portfolio and trusted data-driven solutions that are at the core of digital transformation. Its comprehensive set of data management and analytics capabilities will augment TIBCO’s connected intelligence platform to more deeply address customers’ end-to-end needs. The transaction remains subject to customary conditions and certain regulatory approvals, and TIBCO expects the transaction to close during its first quarter of fiscal year 2021. www.tibco.com CompTIA award winners Three individuals and five organisations are the recipients of the 2020 CompTIA UK Spotlight awards, recognising their commitment, dedication and excellence in bettering the information technology industry in the UK. The 2020 winners are: ChannelChanger: Hannah Lloyd, Vice President, Channel Sales, inSOC Inc. for demonstrating success and originality as an entrepreneur and has made an industry impact in some other demonstrable way. Community Champion of the Year: Chris Tate, Global Strategic Alliance Director, MYKI, for demonstrating outstanding service and impact through his commitment, passion, professionalism and leadership in assisting CompTIA as it advances the tech industry. Leading Woman in Technology: Janet O’Sullivan, Channel Program Manager, The Email Laundry, for her active leadership in the technology industry and her personal community by advocating for women in technology, serving as a role model for others and making significant contributions to the industry and positive impacts on individuals and organisations she works with. Community Organisation of the Year: Canon UK, recognising the organisation for its engagement, commitment, passion and leadership in assisting CompTIA as it advances the tech industry. Innovative Distributor of the Year: Tech Data for producing an innovation or innovative approach to transform their organisation, a client’s business or the wider industry. Innovative Vendor of the Year (tie): CyberSmart and inSOC Inc. for producing innovations or innovative approaches that transform their organisation, a client’s business or the wider industry. Solution Provider of the Year: Complete I.T. for demonstrating leadership, excellence and innovation towards its clients and those in its organisation. www.comptia.org