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The C-suite is expanding — and IT leaders are stepping up

CIO Business Intelligence

The importance of technology to businesses continues to increase and not only is the role of the CIO becoming elevated, but the other C-suite leaders are becoming more tech-savvy as they take a hands-on approach to sponsoring and overseeing major technology programs that affect their functional areas,’’ he notes.

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Redfin agrees to acquire RentPath for $608 million, owner of Rentals.com, Rent.com and ApartmentGuide

GeekWire

“The market for real estate technology businesses continues to be very strong as recent M&A transactions have highlighted.” ” Meanwhile, CoStar is pushing back on a $60 million break-up fee that RentPath said was owed after the deal fell apart, according to The Real Deal. billion.

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IT Vortex: The Effort to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions is Far More Than a Business Goal

CIO Business Intelligence

Lou Corriero, Vice President of Cloud Technologies at IT Vortex, notes that the organization frees its customers to focus on their businesses, not the IT required to run them. Offering a diverse array of cloud solutions, IT Vortex’s customers include enterprises in industries from manufacturing and mining to fashion and real estate.

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Canada's Critical Infrastructure Hit by String of Ransomware Attacks

SecureWorld News

Canada saw two confirmed ransomware attacks and another possible ransomware attack recently, which have impacted the country’s critical infrastructure, including hospitals, public transit, and a real estate developer. Real estate developer, Ronmor Holdings, confirms it was a victim of REvil, the notorious ransomware gang.

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Redfin revenue dips 12% in Q3 to $269M as it navigates slow housing market

GeekWire

The slow housing market continues to impact the company’s brokerage business, which was down 18% to $166 million in revenue. Redfin’s rentals business continues to be a bright spot, with $47 million in revenue, up 23% year-over-year. Average monthly visitors was up just 1% to 51.3

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Should You Have a Business Email Compromise Incident Response Plan?

SecureWorld News

You have a Business Continuity Plan. But do you have a Business Email Compromise (BEC) Incident Response Plan? This variant is frequently used with businesses and government agencies that issue invoices, as well as art dealers and during real estate transactions.

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The Smart Contract revolution – Transforming business operations across industries

Dataconomy

From finance and real estate to healthcare and supply chain management, smart contracts are not just improving existing processes but are also creating new opportunities for interaction and value exchange. Real estate. Real-time updates and notifications. Automated backup and disaster recovery.