ConnectWise has acquired SmileBack, which develops a platform that allows MSPs to measure and improve end-customer experiences. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.This is technology M&A deal number 748 that ChannelE2E has covered so far in 2021. See all technology M&A deals for 2021 and 2020 listed here. SmileBack has 14 employees listed on LinkedIn. Co-founder and CEO Jamison is a familiar name in the MSP sector, having launched, built and sold multiple companies in the IT services provider sector. Also, SmileBack Managing Director Andrew Wallace has expansive experience in the MSP sector. Wallace will continue to lead…
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Polyurethane Elastomers market study is illustrated through extensive industry analysis of development components, patterns flows and sizes from all over the globe. Furthermore, this insightful study sheds light on various factors such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and global key players including recent trends, developments, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions. The data used in this report has been drawn from trusted industry sources, paid resources, and verified sources. This research serves as a systematic guide for marketers to make informed decisions. The impact of the pandemic on manufacturing analysis by global demand, capacity, supply, and sales is unfolded in this…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 23, 2022) – Mortgage applications decreased 13.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 18, 2022. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 13.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 11 percent compared with the previous week. The Refinance Index decreased 16 percent from the previous week and was 56 percent lower than the same week one year ago. The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased 10…
A surprise addition to Windows 11 Microsoft is bringing Android apps to Windows 11. The software giant revealed its surprise Windows 11 addition during its special Windows event today. Android apps will run natively on Windows 11 and will be downloadable from Amazon’s Appstore, via the new Windows store that’s included in the operating system. Microsoft says it’s using Amazon’s Appstore to bring Android apps to Windows 11. Apps will be listed in the new Windows store, and can be pinned to the taskbar or snapped alongside traditional Windows apps. Microsoft is also partnering with Intel to use its Intel…
The iPhone 6 is one of the best selling phones of all time, and a good many of the quarter of a billion devices sold are still in service. Given how common it is, many wonder what the latest iOS version is that the iPhone 6 supports. Given that it was released in 2014, it’s a bit too old to get iOS 14, but many will be surprised at how long Apple supported the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Apple is known for supporting its devices over the long term, and the iPhone 6 is no different. The highest version…
Apple 15.2.1, the sixth update to the major release of iOS 15 in September, is here. You may have seen a prompt on your phone to upgrade your operating system, but if not, you can check by going into Settings, General and then Software Update. The upgrade is free and available on all eligible devices (iPhone S and later) over the air. Compared to the earlier 15.2 update, it is a relatively small one that addresses an issue causing Messages sent through an iCloud Link not to load and it fixes a bug with third-party CarPlay apps not responding to…
The ‘PS2 Eclipse’ uses the original PS2 motherboard and PS Vita buttons Someone built a custom handheld PS2 to play Kingdom Hearts, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and other PlayStation classics on the go Nintendo Switch style. GingerOfOz’s ‘PS2 Eclipse’ is built from a chopped-up PS2 motherboard crammed into a slick 3D-printed housing, which was painted black to match the PS Vita buttons and Switch joysticks. Because the portable console uses the original Sony motherboard, it’s able to play genuine PS2 games glitch-free and at full-speed without having to emulate anything. The PS2 Eclipse comes sporting a 5-inch, 480p screen,…
WPScan WordPress Security Scanner is a free-to-use tool available to install for Linux & Windows systems. It lets users check the security issues related to some WordPress installed blog or website. This means, the user can scan any website based on WordPress to find out various issues such as core files, plugins, and themes vulnerabilities; Weak passwords, HTTPS enabled or not, Header items; including a check for debug.log files, wp-config.php backup files, XML-RPC is enabled, code repository files, default secret keys, exported database files and more… However, to get the vulnerabilities in the result, we need to add the WPscan…
Frustrated over slow-moving contract negotiations, Columbia University’s graduate student workers are on strike for the second time this year, with a labor contract and the university’s fraught relationship with its graduate students on the line. The Student Workers of Columbia, a United Auto Workers Local 2110 union with about 3,000 graduate and undergraduate students, have been picketing to secure greater worker protections and higher wages since the beginning of the month. It’s one of a growing number of student worker unions striking for better working conditions across the country, including at New York University, which reached a contract after striking…
Vulnerabilities in the Smarty PHP template engine could be exploited to achieve remote code execution (RCE) in third-party applications, a security researcher has warned. Two separate sandbox escape vulnerabilities in the open source engine can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code on dependent software, a blog post reveals. Smarty, a template engine for PHP, enables the separation of web app presentation code – namely HTML and CSS – from application logic. Smarty is used by a number of third-party applications. meaning that vulnerabilities in the template engine could leave these platforms open to exploitation. However, only applications that allow users…