Alacrity Global https://alacrity.co/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:39:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://alacrity.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/favicon.png Alacrity Global https://alacrity.co/ 32 32 Trend(s) to Watch: Generative AI https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/trends-to-watch-generative-ai/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:39:53 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2316 Edge Signal CEO, Arda Ozgun, shared insights on artificial intelligence, generative AI applications, and next-gen edge services with Terry Matthews,...

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Edge Signal CEO, Arda Ozgun, shared insights on artificial intelligence, generative AI applications, and next-gen edge services with Terry Matthews, Chairman of Wesley Clover International. Visit the Wesley Clover website to learn more.

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Why Do 57.1% of Startups Fail within the First 12-18 Months? https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/why-do-57-1-of-startups-fail-within-the-first-12-18-months/ Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:45:16 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2290 Philanthropic, optimistic, dyslexic, entrepreneurial, autistic – there are many words to describe Greg Shepard, but – having met him recently...

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Philanthropic, optimistic, dyslexic, entrepreneurial, autistic – there are many words to describe Greg Shepard, but – having met him recently – ‘inspirational’ is top of mind.

A 20-year Bay Area startup veteran and serial entrepreneur with 12 liquidity events, two of which were sold as part of a $925M USD transaction that won four Private Equity awards for transactions between $250M-$1B USD, Greg now devotes himself to inspire and support young entrepreneurs.

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Greg where he shared valuable insights. Check out the latest Wesley Clover I/O blog for details.

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The Case for Impact Investing is Now https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/the-case-for-impact-investing-is-now/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:05:34 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2269 As the realities of a rapidly changing climate pair with an increasingly frayed social fabric, the case for impact investing has...

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As the realities of a rapidly changing climate pair with an increasingly frayed social fabric, the case for impact investing has never been stronger. While traditional investment strategies focus on quickly maximizing returns, impact investing seeks to generate financial returns while also creating a positive social or environmental impact.

How effective is impact investing? What are the benefits, and why is it so important to fund for a better future?

Find answers and insights in the latest I/O blog.

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HYAS Protect Substantially Outperforms All Other Services – According to Independent 3rd Party https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/hyas-protect-substantially-outperforms-all-other-services-according-to-independent-3rd-party/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 23:08:28 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2262 Globally recognized independent research institute, AV-TEST GmbH, recently tested and confirmed that HYAS Protect has achieved the highest efficacy ratings...

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Globally recognized independent research institute, AV-TEST GmbH, recently tested and confirmed that HYAS Protect has achieved the highest efficacy ratings of all Protective DNS solutions providers tested to date and affords substantially greater protection.

Ingesting 3.3+ billion new data items per day into its datalake of adversary infrastructure, the HYAS platform can detect, identify, and block attacks early in the kill chain, as soon as they start beaconing out for instructions.

Read the latest Wesley Clover I/O blog for details.

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Humanizing Digital Customer Acquisition Increases Profitability https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/humanizing-digital-customer-acquisition-increases-profitability/ Tue, 09 May 2023 12:15:30 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2186 Live eCommerce video chat drives conversions and higher average order value Embracing integrated live web communications, in an easy and...

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Live eCommerce video chat drives conversions and higher average order value

Embracing integrated live web communications, in an easy and cost-effective manner, is a very compelling way to meet consumer demand, as many buyer behaviours have evolved permanently. With the ability to integrate with existing systems and a simple, rapid setup process, the cloud-based Talkative contact center solution can enable organizations of all sizes to adapt and make every customer interaction personable and profitable.

Read the latest I/O blog from Wesley Clover to learn more.

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Internal Theft of $70,000 Uncovered in Less Than 180 Seconds https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/internal-theft-of-70000-uncovered-in-less-than-180-seconds/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:45:13 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2158 Quantifying the ROI from use of the Solink platform The need has never been greater to gain more complete visibility...

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Quantifying the ROI from use of the Solink platform

The need has never been greater to gain more complete visibility into business operations. Portfolio company Solink, a provider of cloud video surveillance solutions, offers technology that adapts quickly to ensure client facilities and assets, as well as staff and patrons are secure and safe.

Read the latest Wesley Clover I/O blog to learn more.

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Rapid Automation at the Enterprise Edge is a Growing Trend https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/rapid-automation-at-the-enterprise-edge-is-a-growing-trend/ Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:32:25 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2149 Macro-economic factors expected to accelerate automation of complex field work How can enterprises overcome technology or other limitations to meet...

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Macro-economic factors expected to accelerate automation of complex field work

How can enterprises overcome technology or other limitations to meet the demands of rapid automation at the edge? The thought of automating complex work processes can suggest costly developer customization and deployments that take months or years to complete. Portfolio company ProntoForms has a much better idea, enabling organizations to develop custom mobile applications and forms/reports tailored to the specific needs of their field service teams rapidly, and deploy those new, automated processes just as fast.

Read the latest Wesley Clover I/O blog for details.

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Delivering on the Promise of 5G https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/delivering-on-the-promise-of-5g/ Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:06:58 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2145 Insights on how 5G and edge computing fuel next-generation applications 5G will accelerate the uptake of IoT applications and services...

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Insights on how 5G and edge computing fuel next-generation applications

5G will accelerate the uptake of IoT applications and services worldwide, fueling next generation applications and driving economic growth, or – in the case of drone logistics delivery platform, Kirality – taking drones to new heights.

Read our latest I/O blog to learn more…

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An International Cyber Security Gathering https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/an-international-cyber-security-gathering/ Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:32:23 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2139 May saw an increasing return to in-person activities in the Wesley Clover hospitality portfolio. One UK event in particular served...

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May saw an increasing return to in-person activities in the Wesley Clover hospitality portfolio. One UK event in particular served as a very opportune and collaborative affair for a number of our global Wesley Clover and Alacrity technology companies. A recap from our team on the ground in Newport, Wales, is available here.

 

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New Venture Fund Supports Disruptive Innovation in Canada and Abroad https://alacrity.co/investment-funds/news-blog/new-venture-fund-supports-disruptive-innovation-in-canada-and-abroad/ Wed, 25 May 2022 13:24:42 +0000 https://alacrity.co/?p=2131 Diving into Deep Tech with BDC Capital Many businesses were forced to pivot, others just got the timing right, but...

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Diving into Deep Tech with BDC Capital

Many businesses were forced to pivot, others just got the timing right, but one thing is clear, the scale of innovation has been escalating worldwide. Innovations come in many forms. What innovations qualify as truly disruptive, and what unique challenges do these organizations face?

We spoke with Thomas Park, Lead Partner for the BDC Capital Deep Tech Venture Fund to get insights. Read the latest Wesley Clover I/O blog for details.

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