Thoma Bravo buys PROS for $1.4 billion
Thoma Bravo has acquired PROS Holdings, a pricing and revenue management software company, in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
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The big AI, SaaS, transformation themes to watch in 2025’s home stretch
Technology conference season is about to hit overdrive. Enterprises are plotting IT budgets for the year ahead. And the fourth quarter, which is critical, is about to kick off. And the only thing that's scaling into 2026 are open questions that aren't going to be answered quickly (even if vendors tell you otherwise).
Research Report: Should AI Be Blamed for Hiring Decisions, or Should the Employer Bear Responsibility? Landmark Mobley v. Workday Case Raises the Question but Is the Wrong Case
On May 16, 2025, U.S. District Judge Rita Lin of the Northern District of California granted preliminary certification of the case of Mobley v. Workday as a collective action. Specifically, the suit claims that Workday’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based applicant recommendation system unfairly discriminates against job seekers above the age of 40. The plaintiff claims that he was denied across multiple companies using the same system. The judge’s preliminary certification of the case as a collective action enables qualified individuals across the U.S. to opt in to the lawsuit.
News Analysis: The War on H-1B Visas - The New Services Economics
POTUS Cracks Down on H-1B Abuse to Bolster Domestic Jobs On September 19th, 2025, the President issued a proclamation restricting entry of certain non-immigrant workers. In that proclamation:
From Navy SEAL Lessons to AI-First Businesses: Redefining Success | DisrupTV Ep. 411
Mike Hayes, Natalie Nixon, and Henry King explore how Navy SEAL leadership principles, creative thinking, and AI-first strategies are redefining success in today's business landscape.
Southwest Power Pool building small AI factory to better simulate electric grid
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is building a mini AI factory with Nvidia, Hitachi Vantara and other Hitachi units to better simulate future demand on the electric grid in its region.
Google to add AI agent features to Chrome as browser battles heat up
Google's move to layer Gemini and AI features in Chrome, including AI agents, will revamp the browser just as a bevy of players are looking to reinvent the primary vehicle for enterprise applications.
Atlassian buys DX for $1 billion
Atlassian said it will acquire DX, a startup specializing in engineering intelligence, for $1 billion as it aims to help enterprises track AI investments.
Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel, aims to codevelop for data centers, PCs
Nvidia said it will invest $5 billion in Intel and co-develop custom data center and PC products. The move gives Intel more capital and also solidifies its relevance going forward.
Zoom launches AI Companion 3.0, bevy of CX tools
Zoom launched its third version of the Zoom AI Companion and layered in AI enhancements, including lifelike AI avatars, across its platform. It also outlined new capabilities for Zoom Business Services.
