Powered by a fast in-memory database that can ingest and analyze massive amounts of data –one million events per second* – IBM’s new Cloud Private for Data is an integrated data science, data engineering and app building platform. Designed to help companies uncover previously unobtainable insights from their data, the platform is also designed to enable users to build and exploit event-driven applications capable of analyzing the torrents of data from things like IoT sensors, online commerce, mobile devices, and more.

“Whether they are aware of it or not, every company is on a journey to AI as the ultimate driver of business transformation,” said Rob Thomas, General Manager, IBM Analytics. “But for them to get there, they need to put in place an information architecture for collecting, managing and analyzing their data. With today’s announcements, we are planning to bring the AI destination closer and give access to powerful machine learning and data science technologies that can turn data into game-changing insight.”

Launching on the IBM Cloud Private platform, Cloud Private for Data is an application layer deployed on the Kubernetes open-source container software and can be deployed in minutes. Using microservices, it forms a truly integrated environment for data science and application development. In the future, the Cloud Private for Data will run on all clouds, as well as be available in industry-specific solutions, for financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.

Commenting on the news, Christian Rodatus, CEO of IBM business partner Datameer, said that “two of the biggest challenges for Data scientists is cleansing and shaping data, and operationalizing their insights to deliver value to business. The direction IBM is headed with IBM Cloud Private for Data is aligned with Datameer’s strategy and can enable companies to more quickly prepare data for machine learning and AI projects and operationalize these across their organizations.”

The Cloud Private Data solution also includes key capabilities from IBM’s Data Science Experience, Information Analyzer, Information Governance Catalogue, Data Stage, Db2 and Db2 Warehouse. The cohesive set of capabilities is designed to help Cloud Private clients quickly discover insights from their core business data, while keeping that data in a protected, controlled environment. In other words, the new solution is designed to provide a data infrastructure layer for AI behind the firewall.

IBM Launches Data Science Elite Team

Separately, IBM today announced the formation of the Data Science Elite Team – a new no-charge consultancy dedicated to solving clients’ real-world data science problems and to assisting them in their journey to AI.

According to a report from MIT Sloan, Reshaping Business with Artificial Intelligence, an estimated 85% of 3,000 business leaders surveyed believed artificial intelligence (AI) would enable competitive advantage, however, only about 1-in-5 have done anything about it. For many organizations, the task of understanding, organizing and managing their data at the enterprise level was too complex.

That’s where the new Data Science Elite Team comes in. This global team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and decision optimization engineers is dedicated to assisting clients on-site to begin helping them better understand and control their data, and to start making machine learning an integral part of their business.

“Nedbank has a long tradition of using analytics on internal, structured data,” Patricia Maqetuka, Chief Data Officer, Nedbank Ltd. “More data is available now than has ever been available before and analytical tooling has undergone rapid evolution in order to keep up. Nedbank has embarked on a journey to start leveraging both internal and external data, creating new data driven business models and new sources of revenue. Thanks to the first IBM Analytics University Live we were exposed to the guidance and counsel of IBM’s Elite team. This team helped us to unlock new paradigms about how we think about our analytics and change the way we look at use cases to unlock business value.”

Specifically, Data Science Elite Team client engagements center around a use case and begin with a discovery workshop that helps clients understand their data environment and break this use case down into 3 to 4 discrete deliverables that can each be realized in two to three weeks. Following the workshop, clients are provided access to powerful data science strategies, technologies and methodologies through data science sprints and validation. The team, which comprises more than 30 people now, and is expected to grow to 200 over the next few years, is currently aiding more than 50 clients.

*   Based on internal testing, February, 2018, that produced over 3 million inserts/second across three nodes.

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Boardriders will utilize Elastic to support wholesale merchandising under all of their brands, including Quicksilver, Roxy and DC shoes, covering the major global regions in the EU, North America, Australia and Asia.  The company expects Elastic’s innovative technologies to help strengthen their brands with retail partners for a much more seamless product procurement experience. Key elements are: better segmenting their product lines, improving their sales pre-booking capabilities and enhancing their in-house showroom experience for purchasing reps with the use of real time UPC code scanning features.

“Boardriders is committed to improving the wholesale procurement process and merchandising experience for our valued retail partners,” said Brian Sininger, Boardriders Head of Sales Operations – Americas.  “Elastic is helping us upgrade our commercial sales process by providing the most flexible and innovative suite of B2B merchandising solutions in the action sports industry. Our partnership with Elastic and roadmap of collaborative innovations will give our retailers the cutting-edge features and functionality they are seeking from their most valued suppliers.”

“Helping Boardriders strengthen their retailer relationships and more efficiently merchandize their expanding portfolio of high quality products is what Elastic does best and is why we have set the industry standard for the most innovative and disruptive B2B sales technologies,” said Josh Reddin, Elastic Founder/ PlumRiver Principal.

Through platform standardization, innovative technologies and a more strategic B2B sales approach, Elastic helps both manufacturers and retailers achieve efficiency-driven cost savings and incremental sales growth. This comes through streamlined order entry, digital catalogs, print reduction, resource optimization, inventory management, online accounting functionality, product sample reduction, customized retailer/dealer applications, strategic sales planning, digital merchandising, complex pricing incentive programs, history-driven selling, strengthening brand equity, segmented sales capability, increased client acquisition/retention and enhanced sales presentations. Selected clients include: The North Face, Patagonia, Timberland, Asics, Rawlings, TYR, Fjällräven, 2XU, Crocs, Puma, Oakley, Reebok/CCM, Bauer, Easton, Spyder, Burton, Reef, Hurley, Fila, Kuhl, Nidecker, Black Diamond, Lole, Carter’s, Speedo, OshKosh and Smartwool.

Contacts:

Kenny Thomas
(801) 232-2916
kenny.thomas@elasticsuite.com

Sawyer Frank
(815) 404-8978
sawyer.frank@elasticsuite.com

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“Procurement innovation and excellence are not the exclusive domain of large enterprises,” said Jason Wolf, Global Head, Strategic Growth Initiatives, SAP Ariba. “With SAP Ariba Snap, mid-market companies can leverage the full strength of SAP Ariba’s market-leading cloud-based applications and business network to digitize the source-to-settle process from end to end and run simpler and smarter than ever.”

Doing the Heavy Lifting

SAP Ariba Snap provides simple, affordable and scalable implementation options led by SAP Ariba partners that enable growing enterprises to quickly get on the path to digitization and begin delivering results. And there’s nothing light about it. Using the solution, mid-market companies can leverage decades of best practices alongside market-leading software to automate every step of the source-to-settle process and beyond savings and efficiencies, drive real business value.

Sourcing: Collaborate with trading partners, compare bids side-by-side, and award business to suppliers that can deliver what’s needed, when needed, on the most optimal terms.

Orders: Access the world’s largest network of more than 3 million companies to find and immediately buy millions of items from vetted suppliers around the world.

Invoicing:  Replace tedious manual processes with efficient digital ones to speed accuracy, approvals, payments and delivery.

Contracting: Create a simple, consumer-like experience that makes it easy for end users to buy from preferred vendors in line with company policies to increase spend under control and drive compliance.

Supplier Management: Find and onboard trading partners around the world and automatically update their information to accurately match opportunities with capabilities and manage performance.

Working Capital Management –Accelerate payments for approved invoices to key suppliers in return for a discount to improve cash flow and management.

Partnering for Success

Many SAP Ariba partners around the world currently offer SAP Ariba Snap packaged solutions. “Premikati has developed several industry-specific SAP Ariba Snap implementation packages to accelerate time to value no matter the vertical the client is in,” said Chad Buchanan, COO of Premikati.  “And we can have a customer using the solution in as little as eight to 12 weeks.”

And mid-market companies are reaping the benefits of the collaborative approach. “SAP Ariba came in with the resources on day one to do the heavy lifting and get us up and running and take care of our customization requests,” said Matt Volker, Vice President of Supply Chain for NatureSweet, who has implemented SAP Ariba Snap with the help of SAP Ariba partner Nitor Partners . “And we are confident it can be a solution in the long term for managing our aggressive growth.”

To learn more about SAP Ariba Snap and the value it can deliver for your organization, visit https://www.ariba.com/solutions/solutions-overview/sap-ariba-snap.

About SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba is how companies connect to get business done. On the Ariba Network, buyers and suppliers from more than three million companies and 180 countries discover new opportunities, collaborate on transactions and grow their relationships. Buyers can manage the entire purchasing process, while controlling spending, finding new sources of savings and building a healthy supply chain. And suppliers can connect with profitable customers and efficiently scale existing relationships – simplifying sales cycles and improving cash control along the way. The result is a dynamic, digital marketplace, where nearly $1 trillion in commerce gets done every year.

To learn more about SAP Ariba, visit www.ariba.com

About SAP

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device – SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable approximately 378,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit www.sap.com.

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PunchOut2Go has more than doubled its revenue every year since its founding in 2012 by connecting buyer-to-seller integrations around the world. Approximately half of its existing business is international, 30 percent of which is in Europe alone.

“Since our inception, PunchOut2Go has always placed customers first; the proof being that we have never lost a customer,” said PunchOut2Go CEO Brady Behrman. “Our vision and focus is to be the leader in simplifying B2B e-procurement transactions, so I am delighted to welcome Tommy McShane to the team, whose values tightly align with ours – customers first. He will help us to continue enhancing our international presence. Tommy’s wealth of industry, management, and team-building experience – coupled with his local knowhow and strategic relationships – are set to put PunchOut2Go on a fast track to European and further international growth.”

Having a local presence in the same time zone as many of its customers will complement and strengthen this ongoing expansion. Dublin is a natural choice given Ireland’s highly skilled, educated, and multilingual workforce. PunchOut2Go will be joining other tech giants in Dublin, along with key e-procurement industry partners.

“The opportunity for PunchOut2Go in Europe is incredible,” said Tommy McShane. “Dublin, being the gateway to Europe, is ideally positioned to accelerate dramatic growth for the company. I’m thrilled to be on board and look forward to applying my experience gained over the years to PunchOut2Go’s international business.”

About PunchOut2Go

PunchOut2Go® is the leading global provider of B2B commerce integrations and data translation technology for e-procurement. More than 500 customers in over 30 countries use PunchOut2Go’s cloud-based technology to sell to their buyers via spend management procurement applications and reduce commerce integration complexities and costs. PunchOut2Go provides 100% integration compatibility for B2B PunchOut Catalog and order automation for Suppliers and solutions to streamline Supplier onboarding integrations for B2B Buying organizations to meet their business requirements and realize their return on investment. Learn more at www.punchout2go.com. Read more on the PunchOut2Go Blog or follow @PunchOut2Go on Twitter.

Media Inquiries

Kari Cress
PunchOut2Go
kari.cress@punchout2go.com

Tommy McShane
PunchOut2Go Europe
tommy.mcshane@punchout2go.com

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“Simplus and CirrusOne have long shared the same dedication to raising the industry bar, so my team and I are absolutely thrilled to combine forces to further accelerate progress in the CPQ space,” said Ryan Westwood, Simplus CEO. “We’re especially excited to inherit greater technical depth and domain expertise, as well as CirrusOne’s exceptional operating principles.”

Simplus, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, has now completed five consultancy acquisitions since Q4 2016. It most recently purchased CRM manager in November 2017 after a successful Series B funding round led by EPIC Ventures, including Salesforce Ventures and Cross Creek Advisors.

Simplus – recently ranked No. 78 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 and recipient of six Comparably 2017 Best Company awards – will be adding 44 full-time CirrusOne employees to its team, expanding upon its creation of 100 new jobs in 2017.

“Combining Simplus’ global footprint and success with the consultant development and project governance that has fueled CirrusOne’s rapid growth is an incredibly exciting proposition,” said Shane Anastasi, CirrusOne CEO. “Combined, we have an arsenal of go-to-market products that helps us accelerate our shared vision, and we are all very excited about the future.”

CirrusOne – a Silver Salesforce Partner and Gold Oracle Partner – was recently named the No. 4 Fastest Growing Consulting Firm in North America by Consulting Magazine for its 740 percent growth from 2013 to 2016.

“Combining technologies from CirrusOne and Simplus has the potential to create an unparalleled firm in the quote-to-cash space,” said Erich Rusch, CirrusOne co-founder and CSO. “We’re excited to co-create one of the largest quote-to-cash firms on the planet. Having the ability to combine our collective wisdom and experience toward achieving this goal is a primary driver in our decision to merge with Simplus.”

Godard Abel, former CEO of BigMachines and SteelBrick, now Salesforce CPQ, also commented on the acquisition: “With this acquisition, Simplus is further strengthening its team and creating a preeminent quote-to-cash consultancy in the Salesforce ecosystem. It is great to see Simplus bringing this tremendous talent together to help customers achieve success.”

For more information, please contact 1-833-SIMPLUS or email katherine.kireiev(at)simplus(dot)com.

Salesforce, CPQ and others are among the trademarks of Salesforce.com, Inc.

ABOUT SIMPLUS
Simplus is a Platinum Salesforce Partner and an industry leader in Quote-to-Cash implementations. We provide enterprise-wide digital transformation across the entire Salesforce ecosystem through advisory, implementation, change management, custom configuration and managed services. Guided by the mantra “Success Simplified,” we use leading cloud solutions to help companies achieve a strategic vision, improve performance and increase value to stakeholders. With more than 2,000 clients and a customer satisfaction rating in the top 1 percent of all Salesforce partners, Simplus helps companies improve, innovate and grow. For more information about Simplus, please visit http://www.simplus.com.

ABOUT CIRRUSONE
CirrusOne specializes in high-quality consulting services for CPQ, CLM, billing and customer success solutions. Led by a seasoned team of subject matter experts who leverage an innovative consulting approach for complex CPQ and billing solutions, our team of architects, consultants and executives leverages this expertise to bring you trusted advice to maximize your technology investment.

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“We are very excited to announce these new Tiremetrix offerings to our Business Center customers,” said Clint Nicholls, President at Tire Guru. “Tire registration is an extremely important safety measure and Tiremetrix has made the registration process more efficient and accurate through DOT number validation, tire recall and age checks and direct transmission to the responsible manufacturers. Tire registration laws are changing and Tire Registration Plus helps our dealers with compliance while providing their customers with peace of mind.

“We are confident that our Tire Registration Plus and TPMS Manager software will provide a tremendous value to Tire Guru customers,” said Joe Donehue, President of Tiremetrix. “Changing regulatory requirements and advancing technology will continue to challenge independent tire dealers. Our platforms are designed to help dealers overcome these challenges, allowing them to focus on selling products and servicing cars. Our shared goal is greater efficiency and profitability and reduced liability.”

According to Donehue, “Tire Registration Plus is the industry’s most advanced electronic Tire Registration Software. In the event of a recall, dealers can identify exactly which customers are affected in a matter of seconds, eliminating the inconvenience of over-recalling non-affected customers; a problem which exists today.”

“TPMS Manager is the leading digital platform for all TPMS parts and service information,” Donehue added. “Tire dealers and automotive service providers can quickly identify and service every original equipment and aftermarket tire pressure monitoring system in the market, saving valuable time and reducing comebacks.”

About Tiremetrix, LLC:

Tiremetrix, LLC is a privately-owned Michigan based automotive information Software Company. TPMS Manager and Tire Registration Plus are software-as-a-service products created by Tiremetrix and used by tire dealers and automotive service centers throughout North America. Tiremetrix provides software platforms used by service providers in over 80 countries worldwide. For more information visit http://www.tiremetrix.com

About Tire Guru:

At Tire Guru Software, Websites and More we develop and support state of the art point of sale and business management software, ecommerce websites, digital vehicle inspections, and more. We are fully committed to the tire and automotive industry and to providing state of the art leading edge products for Tire Dealers, Auto Repair Shops, and Tire Wholesale Distributors. We strive to bring new and innovative products and technology to our customers year after year. Tire Guru employees are focused on building a one-stop complete business solution platform. We are proud to provide products that truly give our customers a competitive advantage in the market place. For more information visit http://www.tireguru.net

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As a leading wholesale distributor to plumbing, HVAC, waterworks and industrial markets in Canada, Wolseley Canada provides a vast inventory of products from top manufacturers through a coast-to-coast network of over 220 branches supported by a streamlined supply chain.

“By automatically forecasting rebate accruals, and automating invoicing and cash reconciliation against those accruals, DealTrack will provide Wolseley Canada better visibility and control of income. In addition, it will help us to execute targeted rebate agreements with our suppliers, meeting joint objectives and achieving mutually profitable growth,” said Eric Whaley, CIO of Wolseley Canada. “Enable has already proven these capabilities during the last 10 years with Wolseley in the UK,” he continued.

Wolseley Canada joins other leading building materials distributors and buying groups using DealTrack Rebate Management software in North America and dozens more in the UK which benefit from DealTrack’s ability to create, track and manage collaborative trading agreements with suppliers to drive targeted purchasing and sales behaviour that results in growth for both parties. DealTrack automatically calculates precise rebate amounts, generates accurate accruals and provides a transparent audit trail to help ensure compliance.

“DealTrack’s dominance in the UK building products industry has attracted the attention of industry leaders in North America,” said Andrew Butt, Co-Founder of Enable. “This expansion is another step in fulfilling our vision to help distributors, wholesalers and buying groups collaborate with their suppliers and drive improved profits for all,” he concluded.

About Wolseley Canada

Wolseley Canada (http://www.wolseleyinc.ca) is a market leader in the wholesale distribution of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, waterworks, fire protection, pipes, valves and fittings and industrial products. With its head office in Burlington, Ontario, the company has approximately 2,500 employees and 220 locations coast-to-coast. Wolseley’s team of sales and service specialists, an industry-leading e-business platform, and relationships with the best vendors and brands in the business, make Wolseley the professional’s choice across the country. Wolseley is also committed to being a good corporate citizen, while building and sustaining valuable community partnerships. Since 2004 Wolseley has been a national sponsor of Special Olympics Canada, and has donated more than $3.2 million through corporate sponsorship and employee fundraising. Wolseley is also an active supporter of Habitat for Humanity.

Wolseley Canada’s parent company, Ferguson plc (http://www.fergusonplc.com) is the world’s largest trade distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading supplier of building materials. Ferguson plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG) and on the FTSE 100 index of listed companies.

About Enable

Enable’s DealTrack Rebate Management system helps distributors and wholesalers drive mutually profitable growth with their suppliers, while improving cash flow and reducing risk. Leading building products providers in the UK and North America depend on DealTrack to collaboratively plan, execute and track complex trading agreements involving millions in rebates, discounts, royalties, purchase income and back margins. To learn more visit https://deal-track.com

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As account-based strategies grow in prominence, sales and marketing teams are increasingly relying on Artificial Intelligence to predict which accounts to prioritize. However, the challenge with any account-based approach boils down to two components: a robust data foundation and a flexible configuration to fit your strategy.

DataFox solves this challenge in an entirely new way:

1. DataFox uses AI, user submissions, and human verification to build a robust set of account data
2.  DataFox built a scoring system that is controllable and transparent.

A robust set of data.

Using AI-powered and human verified data, DataFox focuses on company data first and foremost, including firmographic, technographic, and signal data. As Jake Biskar, Head of Sales Development at Rainforest QA describes it, “building a sustainable outbound engine is incredibly challenging specifically because it’s hard to crack the data puzzle. DataFox is a critical part of our opportunity sourcing process as it is the foundation of all our company data.”

Because customers’ scores apply to all of DataFox’s 2 million+ companies, DataFox insights can go beyond what your CRM is aware of and surface the top-scoring companies that should be in your CRM. According to Joe Caprio, VP Inside Sales at InsightSquared, “DataFox increases the number of deals sourced by helping to identify and prioritize business opportunities that would otherwise be missed.”

Controllable and transparent scoring

Account Scoring empowers the whole team: from the head of operations to the individual contributor. Every member can see underlying criteria and understand the rationale for a score. As Vishal Sunak, CEO of LinkSquares puts it, “I’ve been exposed to predictive solutions before, sometimes it feels too much like a black box. With DataFox Account Scoring, the number is backed by all the analysis work that I’ve done to support why I believe an account is a good fit. We now have a targeted universe of prospect accounts, without any guess work.”

In competitive markets, customers’ strategies evolve regularly, but it is both difficult and expensive to gather all of the necessary data to keep company rankings relevant. DataFox allows users to incorporate new datasets automatically and iterate on the scoring model at any time. Account scores can now adapt in lock-step with a company’s continuously evolving strategy. As David Pitta, CMO of BrightTALK puts it, “with DataFox, we can align marketing campaigns and mobilize our Sales Development teams into action. This was impossible to do at scale without DataFox.”

As DataFox Co-founder Mike Dorsey puts it, “Our mission is to eliminate grunt work in the enterprise so that people can focus on smarter, more strategic activities. DataFox data is the backbone of our clients’ account-based strategy. Now, Account Scoring provides a synthesis layer that leverages both DataFox and client CRM data to deliver a unified view of best-fit accounts across systems. This leads to better sales-marketing alignment and bigger deals.”

About DataFox:
DataFox helps customers find and prioritize their best-fit accounts and act on them. The platform uses natural language processing to structure data and then human analysts to verify insights on millions of companies. It delivers insights via API or directly into CRMs, spreadsheets, and communication tools.

DataFox is backed by Goldman Sachs, Green Visor, Google Ventures, and Slack, and is used by private equity firms, high-growth startups, and Fortune 500 companies alike (e.g. Goldman Sachs, Visa, UPS, Zendesk, Twilio, and InsightSquared). For career opportunities, please visit http://www.datafox.com/company/careers. For more information, visit http://www.datafox.com.

Additional Resources:
Connect with DataFox: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datafox/
Become a fan of DataFox: https://www.facebook.com/datafoxco/
Follow DataFox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datafoxco

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The leading IT and business services companies in the UK are:

IT Services Companies: Pomeroy, Valtech, BJSS, Ballard Chalmers Ltd, RiskIQ, BrightStarr, RiskVision, FHL, Layertech, Inviqa, Fidelis Cybersecurity, Priocept, 51zero

Cloud Computing Consultants: Ballard Chalmers, RiskVision, Human Made, Bright Interactive, Instil Software, FHL, Layertech

Data Analytics Companies: 51zero, RiskIQ, Apadmi, Valtech, BJSS, Kiosk, Pomeroy, Inviqa, Layertech

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Companies: ClutchGroup, Harris BPO, Pomeroy, Goodman Lantern, Travcom

The leading IT services companies in Canada are:

IT Services Companies: Valtech, IT Horizons, Welcome Networks, GURUS Solutions, TWG, OpenConcept Consulting Inc., Audaxium, Denologix, BSTRO, InfoMedia Systems Group, Symetris, Falcon-Software, Vooban, PQA Testing

Cloud Computing Consultants: TWG, Welcome Networks, IT Horizons, MagicDevs, InfoMedia Systems Group

Data Analytics Companies: Denologix, Valtech, BSTRO, Audaxium, Digi117

Managed Service Providers: Valtech, IT Horizons, Welcome Networks, GURUS Solutions, New Local Media, Vikont, InfoMedia Systems Group

“With over half of all businesses hiring consultants to help them implement their cloud strategy, choosing a high quality IT consultant has never been more important,” said Jackie Faselt, business analyst at Clutch. “The companies recognized here are committed to exceeding their clients’ expectations.”

It’s free to get listed on Clutch, but only the most highly recommended companies in each industry are recognized as leaders. Clutch’s research is ongoing. For a chance to be named to Clutch’s 2019 UK and Canada Leaders List, apply now. It’s a free, two-step process that takes less than 20 minutes.

The full research can be found at: https://clutch.co/uk/it-services/leaders-matrix

About Clutch
A B2B research, ratings, and reviews firm in the heart of Washington, DC, Clutch connects small and medium businesses with the best-fit agencies, software, or consultants they need to tackle business challenges together and with confidence. Clutch’s methodology compares business service providers and software in a specific market based on verified client reviews, services offered, work quality, and market presence.

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The decision to promote Wilson is a key element in the company’s strategy to invest more in the North American growth market. As the general manager of Basware in North America, Wilson will ensure Basware exceeds the expectations of customers in helping them realize success both locally and globally. From supporting customers in navigating the tax and regulatory complexities of a global business environment, to communicating what they need to know about emerging technologies, such as machine learning and AI, Wilson will continue Basware’s long tradition of customer success.

Wilson is preceded by Tehseen Dahya, who will continue to serve as an executive advisor to Basware, focusing on executing the company’s long-term strategy and North American business development.

“The North American market is a key driver for our global growth strategy and we are extremely pleased to have Eric at the helm,” said Vesa Tykkyläinen, chief executive officer, Basware. “Eric is a true industry visionary and an excellent addition to our Global Executive Team. I would like to thank Tehseen Dahya for his significant contribution to Basware and appreciate his continued focus on our customers as he continues to support Basware as an executive advisor.”

“I am honored to lead Basware’s North American business and build upon the strong foundation laid by Tehseen Dahya,” said Eric Wilson, senior vice president, Basware. “This is a very exciting time for the company, and I could not be more eager to help guide Basware North America and our customers to success in 2018 and beyond.”

Previously, Wilson served as vice president of Purchase-to-Pay for North America and APAC at Basware. Wilson has more than 20 years of experience in the North American Purchase-to-Pay business and is a globally recognized speaker on the trends and emerging technologies that seek to re-define the future of global business commerce. Prior to joining Basware, Wilson was chief operating officer of Verian Technologies, acquired by Basware in 2016.

About Basware:

Basware is the global leader in providing networked purchase-to-pay solutions, e-invoicing and innovative financing services. Basware’s commerce and financing network connects businesses in over 100 countries and territories around the globe. As the largest open business network in the world, Basware provides scale and reach for organizations of all sizes, enabling them to grow their business and unlock value across their operations by simplifying and streamlining financial processes. Small and large companies around the world achieve significant cost savings, more flexible payment terms, greater efficiencies and closer relationships with their suppliers. Find out more at www.basware.com.

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