Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE: GWRE) announced the promotion of eight solution partners within its PartnerConnect Solution Alliance Program, recognizing their contributions to mutual customers. Notably, partners such as Hi Marley and One Inc reached the Premier tier, while Shift Technology was promoted to the Advantage tier. The PartnerConnect ecosystem is the largest in the P&C insurance sector, with over 150 partners and 170 integrations available in the Guidewire Marketplace, enhancing innovation and growth for property and casualty insurers.
Verimatrix has announced the appointment of Jean-François Labadie as the new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 2, 2021. Labadie succeeds Richard Vacher Detournière, who served for 13 years and will pursue other opportunities. The transition will take place throughout November. Labadie brings over 20 years of experience from Quadient, where he contributed to the transformation into a SaaS solutions vendor. The leadership change is aimed at supporting Verimatrix's ongoing transformation and growth in security solutions.
Sparck Technologies, formerly known as Packaging by Quadient, has been acquired by Standard Investment, a Dutch investment firm. This deal enables Sparck to enhance its automated packaging solutions, particularly the CVP Everest and CVP Impack systems, which can produce up to 1,100 parcels per hour. The company aims to address growing global demand for efficient packaging in ecommerce, reducing cardboard usage by 30% and package volume by 50%. The focus will be on expanding operations in Europe and North America.
Phenom announced its free virtual event, IAMHR 2021, set for Sept. 21-24. This SHRM-accredited event focuses on AI’s role in enhancing the talent experience, addressing hiring and retention issues. Attendees can participate in over 25 sessions led by HR industry experts, including Shelia Gray from Quadient. Topics include candidate, employee, recruiter, and manager experiences. Participants will earn SHRM credits and access on-demand content post-event. Register at phenom.com/iamhr-2021.