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H.I.G. Infrastructure Acquires Controlling Interest in Data Center Operator Polar
LONDON, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $65 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has acquired a controlling interest in PolarDC Group Limited (“Polar” or the “Company”).
Polar develops, owns, and operates data center infrastructure targeting high-performance computing (“HPC”) applications. The Company’s first data center in Norway will provide up to 48MW of capacity once fully operational, and will be powered using 100% renewable, hydroelectric power. It will offer its customers best-in-class Power Usage Effectiveness, given the naturally colder Norwegian climate and modular design architecture. 100% of its initial capacity has already been presold.
The Company is actively developing several other data center projects across Europe. The Polar management team has extensive experience in developing and operating data center infrastructure, and H.I.G.’s investment will enable the Company to deliver its near-term pipeline. The Company will continue to benefit from the knowledge and expertise of its early-stage investors LIAN Group, who will retain a minority stake in the Company going forward.
Andy Hayes, CEO at Polar, said, “We are delighted to partner with H.I.G. to develop our pipeline of projects. H.I.G.’s investment in the Company, combined with its track record of supporting high-growth, early-stage companies, will allow Polar to benefit from the rapid development of artificial intelligence.”
Andrew Liau, Co-Head of H.I.G. Infrastructure, said, “We are extremely excited by this transaction as data center infrastructure is becoming an increasingly critical enabler of the next wave of digital transformation. We look forward to working with Polar’s highly respected management team and our co-investor, LIAN Group, by bringing H.I.G.’s extensive capabilities and relationships to support the Company’s growth.”
Fiorenzo Manganiello, Co-Founder of LIAN Group, added, “Polar’s future-proofed infrastructure will deliver truly innovative solutions as connectivity, power, and cooling demands grow among the world’s leading cloud computing providers.”
About Polar
Polar is a European owner and operator of HPC data center facilities. Its data centers are designed to facilitate the use of High-Performance Computing for Artificial Intelligence workloads. The company provides a full service offer from design through initial implementation and ongoing operations and prioritizes sustainability by relying on 100% renewable energy sources coupled with attractive PUE metrics. Polar’s design philosophy is modular to facilitate flexible scale with minimum business disruption. For more information, please visit polardc.com.
About LIAN Group
LIAN Group is an investment firm building and funding successful companies in the most impactful industries, while collaborating closely with accomplished entrepreneurial leaders. LIAN Group focuses on opportunities in the Healthcare, Digital Assets, and Infrastructure sectors. For more information, please visit liangroup.io.
About H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. is a leading global alternative investment firm with $65 billion of capital under management.* Based in Miami, and with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco in the United States, as well as international affiliate offices in Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Dubai, and Hong Kong, H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to small and mid-sized companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally focused/value-added approach:
- H.I.G.’s equity funds invest in management buyouts, recapitalizations and corporate carve-outs of both profitable as well as underperforming manufacturing and service businesses.
- H.I.G.’s debt funds invest in senior, unitranche, and junior debt financing to companies across the size spectrum, both on a primary (direct origination) basis, as well as in the secondary markets. H.I.G. also manages a publicly traded BDC, WhiteHorse Finance.
- H.I.G.’s real estate funds invest in value-added properties, which can benefit from improved asset management practices.
- H.I.G. Infrastructure focuses on making value-add and core plus investments in the infrastructure sector.
Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. The firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $53 billion. For more information, please refer to the H.I.G. website at hig.com.
*Based on total capital raised by H.I.G. Capital and affiliates.
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AI Governance Market worth $5,776.0 million by 2029- Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The AI Governance Market is anticipated to grow from USD 890.6 million in 2024 to USD 5,776.0 million by the year 2029 at a robust CAGR of 45.3% over the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™.
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2019–2029 |
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2023 |
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2024–2029 |
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Product Type, Functionality, End User, and Region |
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America |
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Microsoft (US), IBM (US), Google (US), Salesforce (US), SAP (Germany), AWS (US), SAS Institute (US), FICO (US), Accenture (Ireland), Qlik (US), H2O.AI (US), Alteryx (US), DataRobot (UK), Dataiku (US), Domino Data Lab (US), SparkCognition (US), Collibra (US), OneTrust (US), Quest Software (US), Fiddler AI (US), Untangle AI (Singapore), 2021.AI (Denmark), Howso (US), Monitaur (US), Mind Foundry (UK), Credo AI (US), Holistic AI (UK), Fairly AI (Canada), Enzai (UK), ValidMind (US), FairNow (US), Mona Labs (US), Arthur AI (US), Trustible (US), Atlan (Singapore), ModelOp (US), Neptune AI (Poland), Patronus AI (US), and Datatron (US). |
Regulatory pressure and demands for compliance are driving the AI Governance Market as governments around the world roll out tougher regulations related to AI. For example, the European Union’s AI Act had subjected risk assessments and compliance audits to AI systems, particularly in high-risk sectors like health and finance, thereby increasing demand for the governance framework. Organizations also run the risk of facing reputational damages linked with prejudiced or harmful AI output. A notable example is the controversy caused by OpenAI GPT models, which flagged misinformation and biased data concerns, making businesses adopt robust AI guard rails. On similar note, Amazon’s discontinuation of its biased AI recruiting tool demonstrate the reputational and financial risks of ungoverned AI. Another major reason for market expansion is the uptick in AI adoption across highly regulated industries, especially BFSI and healthcare. Industries operating in these sectors are under immense regulatory pressure to comply with dynamic regulations, leading to increased affinity towards AI governance tools.
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By product type, data governance tools will account for largest market share in 2024 owing to robust data provenance and lineage capabilities.
Data governance tools are poised to account for the largest market share in the AI Governance Market, as these tools help an organization track data quality, provenance, and bias within AI development training data. This is important in order to prevent bias results being generated from AI systems. For example, data governance tools may apply profiling techniques to the dataset in order to ensure fairness, and also put in place data lineage to indicate potential problems with data sourcing. As an increasing number of AI regulations call for documentation, tracking and record keeping especially on the data that feeds AI systems, data governance has become paramount. Data governance also assists enterprises in compliance with regulations through robust AI data traceability and accuracy. Additionally, the metadata repository feature in data governance tools offer centralized catalogs and controls of metadata for data visibility across an organization to ensure trustworthy and responsible AI implementation.
The demand for ethical AI use across ML platforms and generative AI models will push software & technology providers as the fastest growing end user segment during the forecast period
Software & technology providers are poised to become the fastest growing end user segment in the AI Governance Market, buoyed by rapid adoption of AI governance tools to make their AI systems trustworthy and ethical. The rising regulatory scrutiny and the expanding reach of data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA has also accelerated governance frameworks being adopted across such players. For instance, Microsoft has created an internal AI ethics working group to implement strong ethical guardrails across its AI offerings. On a similar note, Google has formed AI governance framework for developing fair, explainable, and ethical AI solutions. There are also expectations from stakeholders who demand that technology companies create AI responsibly. With AI regulations likely to disrupt every software vendor, incorporating ethical norms and regulation is now of extraordinary importance for technology businesses to maintain the brand’s trust and growth.
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North America is set to hold the largest market share in 2024, fueled by a strong regulatory environment and increasing investments in responsible AI deployment
North America has emerged as the largest regional market for AI government adoption. Federal funding on AI governance in North America crossed USD 1 billion in 2023, indicating a growing interest in responsible AI research. Industries with strict regulations such as healthcare and banking are leading in the implementation of governance, with 45% of healthcare providers mentioning regulatory compliance as a key business requirement. Businesses are forced to implement governance frameworks due to rising regulatory requirements like NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). More than half of businesses expect more stringent AI rules in the next five years, with 62% citing data privacy compliance as a main factor for implementing governance. Also important is consumer confidence, as 78% of American consumers favor brands that utilize ethical AI. Businesses such as Google and Microsoft are implementing governance to guarantee transparency and establish trust. Additionally, organizations are prioritizing fairness in their AI systems and have turned to tools like IBM’s AI Fairness 360 to address the need to mitigate AI bias, with 56% of businesses doing so. Moreover, financial institutions are particularly focused on risk management, giving priority to governance for addressing AI-related risks.
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The major players in the AI Governance Market include Microsoft (US), IBM (US), SAS Institute (US), DataRobot (UK), and Dataiku (US), along with SMEs and startups such as Fiddler AI (US), 2021.AI (Denmark), Monitaur (US), Credo AI (US), and Fairly AI (Canada).
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Trintech Recognized as a Leader in 2024 IDC MarketScape Worldwide Office of the CFO Record to Report Vendor Assessment
Risk management, quick and easy implementation and the ability to deal with large-volume transactions listed as Trintech’s key strengths
DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Trintech, a leading global provider of cloud-based financial close solutions for the Office of Finance, has been positioned in the Leaders Category of the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Office of the CFO Record to Report 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52037924, September 2024).
“As the financial landscape becomes increasingly complex, the Record to Report (R2R) process remains a cornerstone for CFOs in delivering accurate and timely financial data,” said Heather Herbst, Research Director of IDC Worldwide Office of the CFO. “Organizations that prioritize an end-to-end solution for R2R, integrating automation and advanced analytics, will not only streamline compliance but also empower CFOs with real-time insights to drive strategic decision-making. Trintech’s commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions positions them as a critical partner in optimizing these processes.”
Trintech’s key strengths within the IDC MarketScape assessment include:
- Risk management: Trintech offers flagging risks throughout the financial transactions.
- Quick and easy implementation: Customers of Trintech stated implementation was easy and quick.
- Ability to deal with large-volume transactions: Trintech can handle a large volume of transactions through automation, being more appealing to retail, hospitality, insurance and financial institution industries.
“At Trintech, we understand that time is a precious resource, especially in the fast-paced work of finance,” said Darren Heffernan, CEO of Trintech. “Our purpose is to give people time back by delivering cloud-based solutions that transform financial operations for organizations of all sizes through advanced automation and AI capabilities. We are committed to reducing manual interventions and the burnout associated with lengthy close cycles, creating a more flexible and sustainable work environment for accountants. In a time where talent retention is crucial, Trintech’s innovative solutions are paving the way for a future where finance teams can thrive.”
Trintech’s purpose-built reconciliation and financial close solutions continue to help organizations of all sizes and across multiple industries make time count:
- “The largest benefit experienced has been significant time savings. Our bank reconciliation process went from 4-5 hours to 10 minutes with Trintech.” – Proshop
- “Today, we auto-match 15,000 accounts which has saved us a total of 500 hours per month.” – Serco
- “We have saved 30 staff hours per day and reduced our close process by at least 2 days by automating with Trintech.” – Utah Community Credit Union
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IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.
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Trintech gives people time back for what matters most. Our cloud–based platform and solutions enable thousands of clients worldwide to lead productivity transformation across their finance and accounting organizations — driving efficiencies, ensuring accuracy to mitigate risk, and empowering strategic decision-making. Make time count with Trintech.
As the leader in Financial Close Management, Trintech is headquartered in Plano, Texas with offices and strategic resellers across United States, Europe, Australia, South America, Africa, and Asia Pacific. With a strong partner ecosystem, Trintech collaborates with over 100 companies to create a network of interconnected businesses. To learn more about Trintech, visit www.trintech.com.
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Arab Palestinian Investment Company expands its operations in Palestine by entering into a strategic partnership with Reema Hygienic Paper Company through the acquisition of a 51% stake in the company
RAMALLAH, Palestine, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) has announced entering into a strategic partnership with Reema Hygienic Paper Company (Reema) through the acquisition of a 51% stake in the company. The agreement was signed by Tarek Aggad Chairman and CEO of APIC, and Reema shareholders: Nabil and Omar Alhaj Abed, Jadallah Jadallah, and Al Hur investments Co. represented by Lana Alhaj Abed and Nadine Issa.
Aggad stated that this acquisition aligns with APIC’s strategy to bolster its investment footprint in Palestine, with a particular focus on the manufacturing and consumer goods sectors. Aggad emphasized that, despite the harsh and challenging conditions in Palestine due to the ongoing war on Gaza, APIC’s investment underscores its unwavering commitment to supporting local industries and employment in Palestine. Furthermore, this move is set to deliver significant value to APIC, its subsidiaries, shareholders, and the communities in which it operates.
Aggad emphasized that this acquisition represents the onset of a promising partnership that is expected to drive significant value creation for both parties. Through this investment, APIC will partner with the existing shareholders to further institutionalize and expand the business particularly by uplifting its sales through APIC’s subsidiary, Unipal, which is the leading and largest distributor of fast-moving consumer goods in Palestine with a vast network of over 6,000 retail outlets.
Aggad further affirmed that the “Reema” brand name will be preserved, and the current shareholders and directors will continue in their roles, collaborating with APIC to advance the company’s growth trajectory.
Nabil Alhaj Abed expressed his pride in signing this strategic partnership, affirming that the next phase will witness close cooperation with APIC’s management to steer Reema’s development in alignment with its future vision and aspirations. He added that this collaboration will accelerate the company’s growth, enhance its market presence locally and regionally and foster innovation.
On his part, Jadallah Jadallah said that Reema, which was founded in 1982, stands as the premier player in Palestine’s sanitary paper industry, employing over 90 skilled professionals across manufacturing, marketing, sales, and logistics, with a market share of around 40%.
APIC is a public shareholding investment holding company listed on the Palestine Exchange (PEX: APIC). It holds diversified investments across the manufacturing, trade, distribution and service sectors in Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Turkey through its group of subsidiaries: Siniora Food Industries Company; Unipal General Trading Company; Palestine Automobile Company; Medical Supplies and Services Company; National Aluminum and Profiles Company (NAPCO); Sky Advertising and Public Relations and Event Management Company; Arab Leasing Company and Arab Palestinian Storage and Cooling Company, employing over 3,150 staff through its group of subsidiaries.
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