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MARKHAM, ON, June 10, 2024 /CNW/ – Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX: ENGH) announces second quarter (unaudited) financial results for the period ended April 30, 2024. All figures are denominated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.

Highlights for the Second Quarter ended April 30, 2024 compared to the same quarter in the prior year:

Revenue increased 10.9% to $125.8 million.Recurring revenue, which includes SaaS and maintenance services, grew 18.6% to $85.0 million, and represents 67.5% of total revenue.Operating profits increased 30.5% to $33.5 million, while achieving a 28.4% EBITDA margin.

Financial results for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024, compared to the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, are as follows:

Revenue increased to $125.8 and $246.3 million, respectively, compared to revenue of $113.5 and $219.9 million;Results from operating activities was $33.5 and $66.1 million, respectively, compared to $25.6 and $55.5 million;Net income was $20.0 and $38.1 million, respectively, compared to $12.5 and $29.6 million;Adjusted EBITDA was $35.7 and $70.4 million, respectively, compared to $30.2 and $62.5 million;Cash flow from operating activities, excluding changes in working capital, was $38.6 and $74.2 million, respectively, compared to $28.9 and $61.5 million resulting in record cash and cash equivalents of $263.8 million.

Our strong performance this quarter is demonstrated by double-digit growth in revenue, profitability and operating cash flows. Our proficiency in executing and integrating acquisitions continues to be a crucial profit growth driver. This quarter we completed the acquisition of Mediasite, which expanded our video technology into the education and event market and increased our presence in Japan.

Our business model continues to prioritize operational discipline as the demand for SaaS increases. Operational expenditures have shown improvement when compared to revenue both for the quarter and period to date, despite inflationary pressures and integrating acquisitions. Continued discipline in our business activities has increased our cash and cash equivalents to the record level of $263.8 million, with no external debt, while increasing our dividend, repurchasing shares, and completing and integrating the Mediasite acquisition in the quarter.

Subsequent to quarter-end on May 9, 2024, Enghouse completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of SeaChange International, Inc. (“SeaChange”) related to its IPTV products and services business, for a net purchase price of approximately US$23 million. This acquisition increases the scale of our IPTV business, augments our product offering and furthers our expansion into the European market. SeaChange will be integrated within the Asset Management Group from the date of acquisition.

Quarterly dividends:          

Today, the Board of Directors approved the Company’s eligible quarterly dividend of $0.26 per common share payable on August 30, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024.

Enghouse Systems Limited

Financial Highlights
(unaudited, in thousands of Canadian dollars)

 

For the period ended April 30

Three months

Six months

2024

2023

Var ($)

Var (%)

2024

2023

Var ($)

Var (%)

Revenue

$

125,813

$

113,461

12,352

10.9

$

246,302

$

219,896

26,406

12.0

Direct costs

43,201

38,106

5,095

13.4

84,783

72,914

11,869

16.3

Revenue, net of direct costs

$

82,612

$

75,355

7,257

9.6

$

161,519

$

146,982

14,537

9.9

As a % of revenue

65.7 %

66.4 %

65.6 %

66.8 %

Operating expenses

49,031

47,712

1,319

2.8

95,211

89,422

5,789

6.5

Special charges

106

2,001

(1,895)

(94.7)

197

2,029

(1,832)

(90.3)

Results from operating activities

$

33,475

$

25,642

7,833

30.5

$

66,111

$

55,531

10,580

19.1

As a % of revenue

26.6 %

22.6 %

26.8 %

25.3 %

Amortization of acquired software and
customer relationships

(11,146)

(9,838)

(1,308)

(13.3)

(21,520)

(18,670)

(2,850)

(15.3)

Foreign exchange losses

(86)

(790)

704

89.1

(1,803)

(1,843)

40

2.2

Interest expense – lease obligations

(148)

(192)

44

22.9

(298)

(359)

61

17.0

Finance income

2,602

1,006

1,596

158.6

4,963

1,982

2,981

150.4

Finance expenses

(12)

(124)

112

90.3

(12)

(131)

119

90.8

Other income (expenses)

220

( 528)

748

141.7

106

(655)

761

116.2

Income before income taxes

$

24,905

$

15,176

9,729

64.1

$

47,547

$

35,855

11,692

32.6

Provision for income taxes

4,931

2,640

2,291

86.8

9,440

6,296

3,144

49.9

Net Income for the period

$

19,974

$

12,536

7,438

59.3

$

38,107

$

29,559

8,548

28.9

Basic earnings per share

0.36

0.23

0.13

56.5

0.69

0.53

0.16

30.2

Diluted earnings per share

0.36

0.23

0.13

56.5

0.69

0.53

0.16

30.2

Operating cash flows

40,256

18,698

21,558

115.3

60,155

47,960

12,195

25.4

Operating cash flows excluding changes
   in working capital

38,613

28,875

9,738

33.7

74,170

61,507

12,663

20.6

Adjusted EBITDA

Results from operating activities

33,475

25,642

7,833

30.5

66,111

55,531

10,580

19.1

Depreciation

551

613

(62)

10.1

1,045

1,239

(194)

15.7

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,570

1,931

(361)

18.7

3,076

3,667

(591)

16.1

Special charges

106

2,001

(1,895)

94.7

197

2,029

(1,832)

90.3

Adjusted EBITDA

$

35,702

$

30,187

5,515

18.3

$

70,429

$

62,466

7,963

12.7

Adjusted EBITDA margin

28.4 %

26.6 %

28.6 %

28.4 %

Adjusted EBITDA per diluted share

$

0.64

$

0.54

0.10

18.5

$

1.27

$

1.13

0.14

12.4

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Financial Position

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(unaudited)

   As at April 30,
2024

As at October 31,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents

$

262,918

$

239,532

   Short-term investments

854

827

   Accounts receivable

110,965

93,383

   Prepaid expenses and other assets

17,369

15,515

   Income taxes recoverable

114

392,106

349,371

Non-current assets:

   Property and equipment

3,328

3,273

   Right-of-use assets

9,966

12,242

   Intangible assets

98,253

109,659

   Goodwill

292,990

280,241

   Deferred income tax assets

25,422

28,884

429,959

434,299

$

822,065

$

783,670

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

   Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

70,229

$

67,769

   Income tax payable

1,500

   Dividends payable

14,398

12,156

   Provisions

1,420

2,238

   Deferred revenue

130,273

109,019

   Lease obligations

5,733

6,322

223,553

197,504

Non-current liabilities:

   Income taxes payable

1,333

   Deferred income tax liabilities

11,897

13,340

   Deferred revenue

7,752

8,170

   Net employee defined-benefit obligation

1,922

1,912

   Lease obligations

4,337

6,080

25,908

30,835

249,461

228,339

 

Shareholders’ equity:

   Share capital

113,237

107,701

   Contributed surplus

10,252

10,404

   Retained earnings

436,848

426,397

   Accumulated other comprehensive income

12,267

10,829

572,604

555,331

$

822,065

$

783,670

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)                                            

Three months

Six months

Periods ended April 30

2024

2023

2024

2023

Revenue

     Software licenses

 

$  20,492

$  22,016

 

$  37,467

$  42,751

     SaaS and maintenance services

84,984

71,634

169,571

138,137

     Professional services

17,401

17,995

33,346

34,886

     Hardware

2,936

1,816

5,918

4,122

125,813

113,461

246,302

219,896

Direct costs

     Software licenses

741

698

1,415

1,568

     Services

40,951

36,793

80,482

69,218

     Hardware

1,509

615

2,886

2,128

43,201

38,106

84,783

72,914

Revenue, net of direct costs

82,612

75,355

161,519

146,982

Operating expenses

     Selling, general and administrative

24,812

23,935

47,681

44,733

     Research and development

22,098

21,233

43,409

39,783

     Depreciation

551

613

1,045

1,239

     Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,570

1,931

3,076

3,667

     Special charges

106

2,001

197

2,029

49,137

49,713

95,408

91,451

Results from operating activities

33,475

25,642

66,111

55,531

Amortization of acquired software and customer relationships   

(11,146)

(9,838)

(21,520)

(18,670)

Foreign exchange losses

(86)

(790)

(1,803)

(1,843)

Interest expense – lease obligations

(148)

(192)

(298)

(359)

Finance income

2,602

1,006

4,963

1,982

Finance expenses

(12)

(124)

(12)

(131)

Other income (expenses)

220

(528)

106

( 655)

Income before income taxes

24,905

15,176

47,547

35,855

Provision for income taxes

4,931

2,640

9,440

6,296

Net income for the period

19,974

12,536

38,107

29,559

 

Item that may be subsequently reclassified to income:

Cumulative translation adjustment

9,455

11,295

1,438

21,038

Other comprehensive income

9,455

11,295

1,438

21,038

Comprehensive income

$  29,429

$    23,831

$  39,545

$  50,597

Earnings per share

Basic

$      0.36

$      0.23

$      0.69

$      0.53

Diluted

$      0.36

$      0.23

$      0.69

$      0.53

 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

(unaudited)

 

Three months

 

Six months

Periods ended April 30

2024

2023

2024

2023

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the period

$    19,974

$    12,536

$    38,107

$    29,559


Adjustments for non-cash items

   Depreciation

551

613

1,045

1,239

   Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,570

1,931

3,076

3,667

   Interest expense – lease obligations

148

192

298

359

   Amortization of acquired software and customer relationships

11,146

9,838

21,520

18,670

   Stock-based compensation expense

501

473

778

931

   Provision for income taxes

4,931

2,640

9,440

6,296

   Finance expenses and other (income) expenses

(208)

652

(94)

786

38,613

28,875

74,170

61,507

Changes in non-cash operating working capital

6,651

(5,989)

(6,489)

(3,987)

Income taxes paid

(5,008)

(4,188)

(7,526)

(9,560)

Net cash provided by operating activities

40,256

18,698

60,155

47,960

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Net purchase of property and equipment

(418)

(66)

(778)

(171)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired*

(12,594)

(25,617)

(12,594)

(25,617)

Purchase consideration for prior-year acquisition

233

171

233

Purchase of short-term investments

(69)

Net cash used in investing activities

(13,012)

(25,450)

(13,201)

(25,624)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Issuance of share capital

373

4,683

604

Normal course issuer bid share repurchases

(1,147)

(1,147)

Repayment of lease obligations

(1,798)

(2,470)

(3,400)

(4,280)

Dividends paid

(12,188)

(10,225)

(24,344)

(20,446)

Net cash used in financing activities

(14,760)

(12,695)

(24,208)

(24,122)

 

Impact of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

3,682

3,797

640

 

8,833

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

16,166

(15,650)

23,386

7,047

Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period

246,752

247,801

239,532

225,104

Cash and cash equivalents – end of period

$  262,918

$  232,151

$  262,918

$  232,151

* Acquisitions are net of cash acquired of $497 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2024 and $2,088 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2023, respectively. 

Enghouse Systems Limited
Segment Reporting Information
(in thousands of Canadian dollars)

Three months ended April 30

2024

2023

IMG

AMG

Total

IMG

AMG

Total

Revenue

$

80,530

$

45,283

$

125,813

$

64,578

$

48,883

$

113,461

Direct costs

(26,573)

(16,628)

(43,201)

(19,133)

(18,973)

(38,106)

Revenue, net of direct costs

53,957

28,655

82,612

45,445

29,910

75,355

Operating expenses excluding special charges

(23,483)

(11,751)

(35,234)

(23,034)

(12,596)

(35,630)

Depreciation

(392)

(159)

(551)

(544)

(69)

(613)

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

(997)

(573)

(1,570)

(941)

(990)

(1,931)

Segment profit

$

29,085

$

16,172

$

45,257

$

20,926

$

16,255

$

37,181

Special charges

(106)

(2,001)

Corporate and shared service expenses

(11,676)

(9,538)

 

Results from operating activities

 

$

 

33,475

 

$

 

25,642

 

Six months ended April 30

2024

2023

IMG

AMG

Total

IMG

AMG

Total

Revenue

$

156,666

$

89,636

$

246,302

$

122,431

$

97,465

$

219,896

Direct costs

(51,979)

(32,804)

(84,783)

(35,564)

(37,350)

(72,914)

Revenue, net of direct costs

104,687

56,832

161,519

86,867

60,115

146,982

Operating expenses excluding special charges

(44,909)

(23,447)

(68,356)

(42,285)

(23,916)

(66,201)

Depreciation

(769)

(276)

(1,045)

(1,081)

(158)

(1,239)

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

(1,933)

(1,143)

(3,076)

(2,041)

(1,626)

(3,667)

Segment profit

$

57,076

$

31,966

$

89,042

$

41,460

$

34,415

$

75,875

Special charges

(197)

(2,029)

Corporate and shared service expenses

(22,734)

(18,315)

 

Results from operating activities

 

$

 

66,111

 

$

 

55,531

About Enghouse

Enghouse is a Canadian publicly traded company (TSX:ENGH) that provides mission-critical vertically focused enterprise software solutions. Our core technologies are used for contact centers, video communications, virtual healthcare, telecommunications networks, public safety and the transit market. The Company’s two-pronged growth strategy to grow earnings focuses on organic growth and acquisitions, which, to date, have been funded through operating cash flows as the Company has no outstanding external debt financing. The Company is organized around two business segments, the Interactive Management Group (“IMG”) and the Asset Management Group (“AMG”) due to their unique customer segments and technology offerings. Further information about Enghouse may be obtained from the Company’s website at www.enghouse.com

Conference Call and Webcast

A conference call to discuss the results will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. EST. To participate, please call
+1-289-514-5100 or North American Toll-Free +1-800-717-1738. Confirmation code: 14684. A webcast is also available at: https://www.enghouse.com/investors.php.

The Company uses non-IFRS measures to assess its operating performance. Securities regulations require that companies caution readers that earnings and other measures adjusted to a basis other than IFRS do not have standardized meanings and are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Accordingly, they should not be considered in isolation. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of operating performance. Therefore, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated based on results from operating activities adjusted for depreciation of property and equipment and right-of-use assets, and special charges for acquisition related restructuring costs. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate operating performance as it excludes amortization of software and intangibles (which is an accounting allocation of the cost of software and intangible assets arising on acquisition), any impact of finance and tax related activities, asset depreciation, foreign exchange gains and losses, other income and restructuring costs primarily related to acquisitions.

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SAVANNAH, Ga., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Naturals2Go, a leader in the unattended retail, breakroom experience, and vending industry, is unveiling a series of meaningful initiatives designed to foster connection, creativity, and care within its workforce. These initiatives reflect Naturals2Go’s commitment to cultivating an environment where both personal and professional growth are prioritized, helping the quickly growing company hold its position as an organization that simply values its employees with as much care as its customers. It just does business differently.

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About Naturals2Go

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If you would like more information about Naturals2Go, email kim.page@naturals2go.com or visit Naturals2Go on the Web at www.naturals2go.com.

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By incorporating bio-circular content, Crocs is giving a second life to plant-based byproducts that would have otherwise ended up as waste through material innovation. In combination with the 25% post-consumer recycled content, the Keep It Going Classic Clog showcases the brand’s efforts at the intersection of circular innovation and materials.KIT KAT® is Giving YOU a Break This Fall to Celebrate Its New Vanilla Flavor
To celebrate, KIT KAT® is giving fans a “break” through a giveaway on @KITKAT_US’s Instagram, where four lucky winners will receive KIT KAT®-branded BÉIS Carry-on luggage filled with KIT KAT® Vanilla bars, and one grand prize winner will receive an additional $1,000 vacation rental marketplace gift card toward travel expenses to spend on a vanilla getaway this fall.Target Brings Holiday Magic with More Savings Across Largest Holiday Assortment Ever
Target is offering consumers savings all season long starting with Target Circle Week, Oct. 6-12, for those who want a head start on holiday shopping. The retailer is also preparing to deliver a joyful and easy shopping experience by investing in its existing team and hiring approximately 100,000 additional seasonal team members.STOUFFER’S® Debuts First Shelf-Stable Offering with New Format of Macaroni and Cheese
With a stovetop cooking time of just ten minutes and no additional ingredients required, STOUFFER’s Supreme Shells & Cheese is a great-tasting and effortless meal for any night of the week, offering the perfect answer to the age-old question “What’s for dinner?” Martha Stewart’s Revitalizing Secret Exposed! Pure Leaf Unsweetened Iced Tea is “Martha’s Little Helper” in New Campaign As seen in videos across social media, her secret stash of Pure Leaf is always accessible for a quick, revitalizing pick-me-up – whether buried in her garden, hidden in her library books or even baked into a homemade cake.Holiday Shoppers, Rejoice: The Toy Insider Experts Reveal the Hottest Toys of 2024 that Deliver Big Value!
This year’s hottest toys appear on one of three featured lists: the Hot 20, the most popular playthings of the year; the STEM 10, top toys that encourage STEM learning; and the 12 Under $20, the best toys that won’t break the bank.Makers of the Jennie-O® Brand Share New State-By-State Consumer Insights on All Things Thanksgiving Among the survey findings: Most people take up to two weeks to plan and cook their Thanksgiving meal. Actual food preparation for this monumental eating occasion adds another three days, and five hours of actual cooking on the day of.Move Over Pumpkin Spice, Simply Spiked® Cranberry Arrives Just in Time to be Your New Fall Favorite
This limited-time offering marks the brand’s first foray into seasonal releases, introducing two delicious varieties: Signature Cranberry and Apple Cranberry.Personalized Skincare Brand, Curology Marks 10 Year Anniversary With A Funfetti® Partnership
Designed to evoke a sense of nostalgia and joy, the lip balm captures the nostalgic Funfetti® vanilla cake batter notes, sugared sprinkle sweetness, and signature vanilla frosting, aligning perfectly with the celebratory spirit of the brand’s anniversary.

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A roundup of the most newsworthy tech announcements from PR Newswire this week, including Starlink Wi-Fi on United flights and a flying car manufacturing deal.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help tech journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

 IBM and Microsoft Open Three New Experience Zones to Provide Global Clients with More Hands-on Access to Cloud and Generative AI Solutions
These Experience Zones are designed to help global clients across industries, such as financial services, government, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing and consumer packed goods (CPG), find new ways to derive value from generative AI, hybrid cloud and other Microsoft products and technologies.B-FY passwordless biometric solution: a real gamechanger in the fight against Cybercrime
The ongoing reliance on passwords as a primary authentication method has left countless organizations vulnerable to attacks, resulting in severe financial and reputational damage. B-FY offers a robust solution to this growing vulnerability by eliminating the need for passwords altogether.Lockheed Martin Awarded GeoXO Lightning Mapper Contract to Support Forecasters with Severe Weather Monitoring
The GeoXO Lightning Mapper (LMX) instrument detects and measures lightning flashes while onboard NOAA’s next-generation GeoXO weather satellites. This lightning data will provide persistent severe weather observations of the Western Hemisphere, improving storm analysis and prediction, and aiding the detection of tornado-producing storms.Zero Latency VR Enters A New Era With 100 Venues Worldwide And 4 Million Players Pushing The Limits Of Reality
Zero Latency is gearing up to launch its most ambitious experience yet: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine VR – Defenders of Avarax. This groundbreaking adventure will plunge players into the most expansive and intricately detailed VR universe ever crafted.NASA Shares Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Remarks
The awards recognized the women who contributed to the space race, including the NASA mathematicians who helped land the first astronauts on the Moon under the agency’s Apollo Program.Alef signs mass manufacturing flying car agreement
PUCARA Aero and MYC, a joint venture with experience manufacturing aviation grade parts for Boeing and Airbus, signs an agreement to manufacture parts for Alef. Alef has secured over 3,200 pre-orders and is now entering agreements for mass production of its Model A flying car.The Inflight Wi-Fi Revolution Now Arriving: United Signs Starlink Deal to Provide Industry-Leading Connectivity in the Sky – For Free
“We’re excited to team up with United Airlines to transform the inflight experience,” said Gwynne Shotwell, President and Chief Operating Officer at SpaceX. “With Starlink onboard your United flight, you’ll have access to the world’s most advanced high-speed internet from gate to gate, and all the miles in between.”Spectrum Announces Unprecedented Customer Commitment, Free Internet Speed Lifts and New Bundled Pricing
These commitments are encapsulated within Spectrum’s new brand platform, Life Unlimited, which provides customers access to a life of ‘unlimited’ opportunity and possibility when seamlessly connected through Spectrum’s Internet, Mobile and Video services.Chipotle Debuts Autocado and the Augmented Makeline by Hyphen in Restaurants
With Autocado, crew members can focus on assisting with other food prep items and delivering exceptional hospitality to guests while Autocado cuts avocados, removes their skin, and separates their fruit through an automated process. On average, it takes Autocado approximately 26 seconds to fully flesh out the fruit inside an avocado.Infinix Taps Porsche Dreamer Stories Featured Creator: Discover the ZERO 40 Series GoPro Mode
Creative photographer Allan Yegon, armed with his Infinix ZERO 40 5G and GoPro device, embarked on an East African adventure. He dove beneath the waves and captured the rare moment of swimming with a giant whale shark.TerraMaster Unveils 9 New NAS Models with TOS 6 System
TerraMaster, a leading brand in home and enterprise storage solutions, announced the launch of 9 new NAS models, including two 8-bay all-flash NAS models specifically designed for high-performance needs.Ginkgo Bioworks Launches New Protein LLM and Model API Built on Google Cloud Technology
Chris Sakalosky, vice president of Strategic Industries, Google Cloud: “Ginkgo’s new protein LLM and open API mark a major step forward in making advanced AI tools accessible for drug discovery and biological research. By leveraging Google Cloud’s infrastructure and AI capabilities, Ginkgo is empowering both enterprises and individual scientists to accelerate their work and drive innovation in the life sciences.”Behind the Scenes at Apple Event 2024: How the iPhone 16 Pro and SmallRig Phone Cage Created Cinematic Magic?
It is the third consecutive year that the SmallRig phone cage has appeared at Apple’s event and the fourth consecutive year it has been featured in an Apple spot for the new iPhone series, showcasing how to achieve professional cinematic video using an iPhone.

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Info-Tech LIVE 2024

Info-Tech Research Group’s Info-Tech LIVE 2024 took place September 17-19 at the iconic Bellagio in Las Vegas. It offered journalists and media influencers a sneak peek into the latest technology research and trends, exclusive content, and the opportunity to meet industry experts, analysts and speakers.

Here are the front row updates straight from Info-Tech Research Group:

Info-Tech LIVE 2024 Day 1 Highlights: Key Insights Shared on Exponential IT, GenAI, and Emerging IT TrendsThe CIO Playbook Revealed by Info-Tech Research Group at LIVE 2024: New Program Will Drive IT Excellence Through a Systematic 12-Month RoadmapNext-Generation Management & Governance Framework Unveiled at LIVE 2024 Conference Will Empower IT Leaders in an Era of Exponential IT

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