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Valona celebrates a Leader recognition in Market and Competitive Intelligence

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2 days ago

December 16, 2024

Achieves highest possible scores in 17 out of 31 criteria in global platform evaluation

HELSINKI, Finland, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –Valona, a global forerunner in AI-driven market and competitive intelligence solutions, today announced its designation as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Market and Competitive Intelligence Platforms, Q4 2024 report.

The company received the highest possible scores across 17 of 31 evaluation criteria, including:

Advanced generative AI capabilities
Global reach and delivery
Publicly available data sources
Proprietary, paywalled sources
Search results and filtering
Customer success and support

The independent Forrester Wave™ -assessment¹ evaluates 11 market and competitive intelligence (M&CI) platform providers, focused on current offerings, strategies, and customer feedback. The report recognizes Valona’s exceptional strategic vision, and the use of its own generative AI technology to summarize information long before other vendors, and its comprehensive offering rounded out by analyst and consulting support.

According to the Forrester report, the Valona platform has “always been exceptional for its sourcing of public information… and has an “ultra-reliable” platform. The report also states that Valona is an “excellent fit for large enterprises that want a proven and sophisticated platform with global insights and analyst/consulting support to build intelligence capabilities across multiple functions.”

“We are proud to be recognized as a leader by Forrester in their evaluation,” said Kimmo Havu, Valona CEO. “For us, this acknowledgment validates our strategic approach to market intelligence and reinforces our position as an innovative partner for global enterprises.”

“We’re not just providing data. Our platform delivers reliable insights to decision-makers in an increasingly dynamic market landscape empowering them to navigate complex business environments with confidence. By transforming raw insights into strategic intelligence, we enable our clients to anticipate market shifts, understand competitive dynamics, and eliminate blind spots before they become critical challenges.”

Valona remains committed to continuous platform development, leveraging customer feedback and emerging market needs to maintain its leadership position in the industry. The company’s strategic approach has been recognized for its forward-thinking vision, with a comprehensive roadmap that emphasizes ongoing AI investment and a focus on vertical, functional and use-case specific models and analyses.”

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Download the full The Forrester Wave™ report here to learn more about Valona market and competitive intelligence capabilities and how they stack up against other top vendors.

For more information, read our blog post on the topic here

^1.The Forrester Wave™Market and Competitive Intelligence Platforms, Q4 2024

About Valona Intelligence

Valona Intelligence, the premier market and competitive intelligence AI solution provider that blends generative AI with expert analysis to deliver crucial, relevant insights for large enterprises and manufacturers.

Delivering hyper-relevant, real-time global insights, Valona empowers business leaders to understand their market environment, risks, and opportunities, equipping them with foresight and a global outlook. Supported by an industry-expert analytical team, the Valona AI-powered platform helps businesses meet growth targets, venture into new markets, enhance product development, anticipate supply chain disruptions, manage market threats, and outpace competition.
Valona maintains a proprietary source base of over 200,000 unique global business data sources including industry-specific data sets. The information is harvested to generate valuable insights for over 350,000 daily users, translating data from over 115 languages into English.
By monitoring the global business environment 24/7, Valona has served Fortune 500 companies like Goodyear, HSBC, Bosch, Philips, and Cintas since 1999, providing strategic foresight to shape their future.

Learn more about Valona: valonaintelligence.com

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+358 40 775 7162

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DealHub introduces API-First CPQ to deliver Automated Headless Quoting

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December 18, 2024

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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DealHub.io, the leading provider of advanced, enterprise-grade Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) platform, announced the release of its API-First, headless quoting architecture. The new headless quoting environment extends the power and flexibility of DealHub CPQ to support quote automations across all sales channels, including PLG, e-Commerce and self-service portals.

DealHub API-First CPQ provides organizations the flexibility to develop scalable quoting solutions powered by DealHub’s robust logic-driven, configurable Playbooks. The headless quoting environment provides a composable and modular architecture that can be seamlessly integrated with revenue applications and custom user interfaces.

“API powered quoting will open a world of opportunities for DealHub customers to rapidly and effortlessly deploy new omnichannel revenue streams, from a single hub,” stated Eyal Orgil, Chief Revenue Officer at DealHub. “Headless quoting is a further example of the expanded possibilities provided with DealHub CPQ and the non-stop innovation we continue to introduce to redefine the modern CPQ.”

DealHub API-First Headless Quoting can be leveraged to support all sales processes, from new business to renewals and amendments. The Headless environment provides full access to DealHub’s rich CPQ functionality, including:

Configurable Logic-engine to generate error-free quotes and contracts
Multi-dimensional pricing able to dynamically set the most applicable pricing
Seamless back-end integration with Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics and other CRMs
Powerful call-outs and queries to sync with ERP-based pricebooks, external product catalogs, and other back-end systems

About DealHub

DealHub delivers a business-logic driven engine to power the complete Quote-to-Revenue workflow incorporating CPQ, CLM, Subscription Billing, DealRoom, and new composable API-First Headless Quoting. This intelligent flow drives revenue execution from new business to renewed customers without delays and errors, ensuring a superior buyer experience across all revenue streams.

For more information, visit dealhub.io or follow DealHub on LinkedIn.

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Vantage Markets Celebrates a Landmark Year of Achievements in 2024

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December 18, 2024

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PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage Markets closes 2024 with a series of remarkable milestones, reinforcing its position as a leader in the trading industry. From record-breaking accolades to impactful partnerships and community contributions, the year has been a testament to Vantage’s vision and commitment to excellence.

In 2024, Vantage earned 26 prestigious awards, a 1.6x increase compared to the previous year. These accolades span innovation, customer service, and trading technology, underscoring the company’s dedication to delivering unparalleled value to its global community of traders.

This year also marked Vantage’s three-year partnership with McLaren Racing, a collaboration that brought shared values of speed, precision, and performance to the global stage. Through this partnership, Vantage connected with millions of fans and traders worldwide, reinforcing its brand identity as a high-performance trading platform.

Vantage celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, highlighting a journey of consistent growth and technological advancements. From humble beginnings to a global presence, the company remains committed to empowering traders with cutting-edge tools and resources.

Reflecting on these achievements, Marc Despallieres, Chief Strategy & Trading Officer of Vantage, shared: “2024 has been a transformative year for Vantage. Celebrating 15 years of excellence, achieving a record number of industry awards, and successful partnership with McLaren, we have solidified our position as a global leader. As we look forward, our focus remains on innovation, empowering traders, and fostering a vibrant trading community.”

In addition to its business achievements, Vantage continues to make a positive impact through the Vantage Foundation, which addresses critical social challenges such as mental health, financial literacy, and social isolation. By supporting local charities and global initiatives, Vantage demonstrates its commitment to giving back and fostering community well-being.

With its sights set on 2025, Vantage aims to build on the strong foundation laid in 2024. By prioritizing technological innovation, community engagement, and sustainability, the company is poised to set new benchmarks in the trading industry.

About Vantage

Vantage Markets (or Vantage) is a multi-asset CFD broker offering clients access to a nimble and powerful service for trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) products, including Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds.

With over 15 years of market experience, Vantage transcends the role of broker, providing a trusted trading ecosystem, an award-winning mobile trading app, and a user-friendly trading platform that empowers clients to seize trading opportunities. Download the Vantage App on App Store or Google Play.

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Vantage Australia Celebrates a Landmark Year of Achievements in 2024

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December 18, 2024

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SYDNEY, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vantage Markets celebrates an outstanding year in 2024, marked by record-breaking achievements, meaningful partnerships, and impactful community contributions. From industry recognition to social responsibility initiatives, this year reflects Vantage’s dedication to excellence, innovation, and empowering traders globally.

Vantage received 26 prestigious industry awards in 2024, a 1.6x increase compared to the prior year. These accolades recognise the company’s leadership in trading innovation, customer service, and technology, affirming its position as a top-tier global trading platform.

This year marked Vantage’s three-year partnership with McLaren Racing, a collaboration built on shared values of speed, precision, and innovation. Together, they leveraged the global platform of motorsport to connect with millions of fans and traders, reinforcing Vantage’s commitment to performance and collaboration.

2024 also saw Vantage commemorate its 15th anniversary, a milestone reflecting its evolution from a single-market platform to a global trading powerhouse. Over the years, the company has empowered traders with cutting-edge tools, comprehensive education, and a seamless trading experience.

Jack Kelly, Head of Sales, Vantage Australia, reflected on the year:
“2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary for Vantage. From celebrating 15 years of innovation to receiving a record number of industry awards and a remarkable partnership with McLaren Racing, we’ve shown our commitment to excellence on every front. Moving forward, we remain dedicated to providing world-class trading solutions while fostering trust, innovation, and meaningful connections with our clients and partners.”

Beyond business success, Vantage made a significant impact through the Vantage Foundation, addressing critical social issues like mental health, financial literacy, and social isolation. By supporting local charities and global initiatives, Vantage continues to demonstrate its commitment to building stronger communities and making a positive difference.

As Vantage looks ahead, it plans to build on 2024’s successes by driving innovation, enhancing client experiences, and expanding its efforts to create lasting impact within the trading industry and beyond.

About Vantage

Vantage Markets (or Vantage) is a multi-asset broker offering clients access to a nimble and powerful service for trading Forex and Contracts for Difference (CFDs) products on, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds.

Any reference to figures or awards pertains to Vantage group of companies.

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Vantage Global Prime Pty Ltd (ACN 157 768 566), located at 12/15 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000, and is authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) AFSL no. 428901.

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