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Apollo Hires Vikram Mahidhar as Operating Partner and Head of Data & Digital Transformation

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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo” or the “Firm”) today announced that Vikram Mahidhar has joined the Firm as an Operating Partner to lead Private Equity’s Data & Digital Transformation efforts within Apollo’s Portfolio Performance Solutions (“APPS”) platform.

In this role, Mr. Mahidhar joins an existing team of data and digital strategists to accelerate digital transformation across the firm’s Private Equity portfolio companies using business intelligence, advanced analytics, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, and other proprietary capabilities. He will work closely with Andy Pickens, formerly of Palantir Technologies, who has led many of the APPS team’s early successes since joining the Firm in 2018. The team has helped Apollo’s companies across a diverse range of industries to create value through new data systems and enhanced technology, including Sun Country Airlines, McGraw Hill Education, Diamond Resorts, and Rackspace, among others.

As part of Apollo’s APPS platform, the Data & Digital Transformation team is designed to work alongside the Private Equity investment teams and its portfolio companies to transform their operational capabilities. The platform is comprised of experts and proprietary partnerships focused on key strategic priorities, including data, technology, talent, and innovation.

David Sambur and Matt Nord, Co-Heads of Private Equity, said, “In all of our investments, we look for transformational elements to drive operational excellence and strong financial performance. With the support of Aaron Miller, Vikram and the exceptional team we have in place, we will be able to better source, diligence and execute on digital innovation opportunities, helping our management teams accelerate growth while delivering industry-leading returns for our investors.” Aaron Miller, Head of APPS, said, “Data and digital transformation have been cornerstones of our strategy. Vikram’s expertise and leadership will be instrumental in further scaling our team as we look to enhance digital fluency and maximize value across our portfolio. We are committed to building a best-in-class platform that leverages the scale, expertise, and network of Apollo to create better companies.”

Prior to joining Apollo, Mahidhar was a Senior Vice President at Genpact, a global professional services firm focused on digital-led innovation, where he worked with companies to drive large-scale business transformation using artificial intelligence, analytics, intelligent automation, and cloud computing. Prior to Genpact, he was an entrepreneur and built the AI Solutions business at Rage Frameworks, which was acquired by Genpact in 2017. Mahidhar began his career at Deloitte, where he served as a Managing Director and Deputy Head of Innovation.

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Mr. Mahidhar’s appointment follows the announcement of several initiatives intended to support growth, transformation, and innovation across the Firm’s portfolio. Earlier this month, the Firm announced a collaboration with Figure Technologies, a leader in blockchain, and a strategic partnership with Motive Partners, a specialized fintech investor. The Firm also announced a partnership with venture studio 25madison in April of this year.

About Apollo

Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. We seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three business strategies: yield, hybrid and opportunistic. Through our investment activity across our fully integrated platform, we serve the retirement income and financial return needs of our clients, and we offer innovative capital solutions to businesses. Our patient, creative, knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes. As of June 30, 2021, Apollo had approximately $472 billion assets under management. To learn more, please visit www.apollo.com.

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For Investors:
Peter Mintzberg, Head of Investor Relations
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0528
[email protected]

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For Media:
Joanna Rose, Global Head of Corporate Communications
Apollo Global Management, Inc.
(212) 822-0491
[email protected]

 

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Darwinbox named as a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Cloud HCM Suites Report for Enterprises with 1,000+ Employees

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DUBAI, UAE, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Darwinbox, a global leader in cloud-based HCM solutions, today announced that it has been distinguished as a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer for Cloud HCM Suites for 1,000+ Employee Enterprises.

The Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice distinction is based on feedback and ratings from end-user professionals with experience using the product or service. As of 31 January 2024, Darwinbox received an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars across 141 reviews.
“We believe this distinction, for the third consecutive year, reflects our unwavering commitment to our customers and their success, as well as our dedication to excellence and innovation in the HCM space,” says Jayant Paleti, co-founder, Darwinbox.
Darwinbox has been named a Customers’ Choice for both Large Enterprise (1B – 10B USD) and Midsize Enterprise (50M – 1B USD) segments, showcasing its robust capabilities in handling large-scale operations and its widespread appeal across various business sizes. This recognition underscores the platform’s popularity, driven by its powerful configurability, intuitive design, and agility. An impressive 98% of customers rated Darwinbox 4-stars or higher, highlighting the overwhelming satisfaction with the product.
Furthermore, Darwinbox is recognized as the most customer-friendly enterprise-grade HCM solution globally. The platform distinguishes itself through its ease of implementation and integration, prompt vendor responses, and exceptional technical support, demonstrating Darwinbox’s dedication to quick service and client satisfaction. Notably, 94% of its customers have expressed their willingness to recommend Darwinbox, demonstrating its significant impact and reliability in the enterprise tech landscape.
“What I love is when we need support, the customer service is top-notch – always responsive, solution makers, and always helpful,” HR Business Partner, Media Industry
“Darwinbox has been able to cater to our needs given our diverse business structures and differences in processes,” HR Lead, Manufacturing Sector
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About Darwinbox:
Darwinbox is a leading SaaS-based HR technology platform, empowering organisations to automate HR processes and elevate the employee experience. Rated the highest globally among HCM players on Gartner’s customer review platform, Peer Insights, Darwinbox is trusted by 900+ global enterprises with more than 2.5 million employees spread across 116+ countries.
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Find Your Perfect Domain with GoDaddy’s Innovative AI Technology

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Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to easily find the perfect domain name for your business
ISLAMABAD, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As you embark on your online journey, choosing the right domain name plays a vital role in establishing your web presence. It is often one of the earliest decisions you will make as an entrepreneur or small business owner.

GoDaddy is harnessing the power of AI to help entrepreneurs and small business owners find the right domain name for their business, themselves, or their organization. GoDaddy AI Domain Search tool is designed to deliver personalized domain suggestions tailored to each user’s unique needs. Having a catchy and memorable domain name for your business helps to enhance branding and provides increased visibility for a business on the internet.
By simply entering a business description or keywords, users receive creative and unique domain name choices that can align with their brand identity and vision. GoDaddy uses generative AI to provide users with personalized and brandable domain name suggestions based on their business description, idea, product, or service.
GoDaddy AI Domain Search can simplify the process of finding the perfect domain name for a business. When a user enters information describing their business, project, or idea, including such details as business name if already chosen, location or industry, within seconds the AI tool makes suggestions by creating a list of available domain names with different variations and domain name extensions tailored to your needs.
Finding a domain name for a business idea is important as the name chosen will be reflective of your brand for many years to come. Here are some tips for finding available domain names:
Use specific keywords that describe your business, your products and services, your location, and your industry.Use keywords that people would enter when searching for your products or services.Try using variations of a word you want in your domain name to get more options.Mix up keyword combinations that can describe your business.Your aim is to create a name that is memorable, easy to pronounce, and stands out in your industry.In a world driven by AI, GoDaddy AI Domain Search tool simplifies the process of finding the perfect domain name, enabling you to effortlessly brainstorm and explore creative ideas that align with your vision. Within seconds, you can receive a selection of available domains, empowering you to bring your idea to life.
To experience the power of GoDaddy AI Domain Search visit: www.godaddy.com/en-ph/domains/domain-name-generator
About GoDaddy
GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs around the world start, grow and expand their businesses. People turn to GoDaddy to name their idea, create a professional Web site, attract customers, sell their products and services, and accept online payments. GoDaddy’s easy-to-use tools help micro-entrepreneurs manage everything in one place, and its experts are available to provide 24/7 assistance. For more information about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.
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Metz, in Partnership with AI TECH, Introduces Advanced Interactive Flat Panel to Middle East Market

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SHENZHEN, China, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — METZ Display, a sub-brand of SKYWORTH and a provider of innovative interactive displays for education and business. The announcement of Artificial Intelligence Technologies LLC Dubai as the authorized exclusive distributor for the UAE market as well as the Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain markets marks a significant expansion for METZ Display. By partnering with a trusted distributor like Artificial Intelligence Technologies, METZ is strategically positioning itself to deliver its full range of smart education and smart conference room applications across these regions. This move not only strengthens METZ’s presence in the Middle East but also underscores its commitment to providing innovative interactive displays tailored for both educational and business environments.

Based on the 16 years of R&D and business experience in the IFPD market from SKYWORTH, METZ Display fully inherited its technology and has introduced several interactive displays in the education and business sectors that provide a highly immersive environment and user-friendly experience since 2022, such as the all-in-one LCD.
Mr. Summer Deng METZ  Sales & Marketing Head of MEA, said: ” The IFPD market in MEA is expected to see rapid growth over the next couple of years. The partnership with Artificial Intelligence Technologies LLC, a business entity to promote AI & AV Products, Tools, and services in the United Arab Emirates & Middle East Region will take METZ Display to another new level. We are confident to further develop our quality products and service!”
METZ Display is expanding its reach into the UAE market through Artificial Intelligence Technologies LLC Dubai as its authorized distributor.
The introduction of the METZ K Pro Series, particularly the EDLA Certified collaborative display, in the MEA Region highlights their commitment to providing innovative interactive display solutions for both education and business sectors. This move could potentially enhance learning and collaboration experiences in the region.
Mr. Harold Fernandes, the Managing Director of Artificial Intelligence Technologies, seems quite enthusiastic about the partnership with METZ Display. His emphasis on the versatility of METZ’s portfolio, applicable across various sectors such as education and business, reflects a keen understanding of the market’s needs. By highlighting the engaging experiences offered by METZ Display products, he’s underlining the potential benefits for resellers and end-users alike. This partnership seems poised to bring innovative solutions to the UAE market.
About METZ Display
With Skyworth, one of the world’s largest TV companies, and Metz, one of the oldest German manufacturers, METZ Display creates high-quality educational and business applications that make state-of-the-art screen technology available to everyone by combining their strengths and 80 years of experience.
About Artificial Intelligence Technologies LLC
Artificial Intelligence Technologies LLC, Is established as a business entity to promote AI & AV Products, and complete AV Solution, Tools & Services in the United Arab Emirates & Middle East Region. Visit the website at https://ai-tech.ai/ 
Phone: +971 4299 0544Email: [email protected]: www.ai-tech.ai
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