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Google Closes a Door, Bullhorn Goes Dark, and a Solo Founder Wins
Three separate shocks hit HR tech infrastructure in a single week. Google quietly removed the Indexing API approval pathway — effectively closing the door for new job boards seeking fast Google indexing. Bullhorn, the ATS/CRM backbone of more than 10,000 staffing firms, suffered a multi-day cyber incident that knocked job distribution to Indeed and every Marketplace integration partner offline until all regions were back online on October 20; whether customer data was exfiltrated remains unanswered. Meanwhile, Fantastic.jobs — a solo-founded job data company that reportedly underpins more than a thousand platforms — announced it has secured outside backing.
CybersecurityRein Security Raises $25M in Series A Funding - FinSMEs
Rein Security has reportedly closed a $25M Series A funding round, according to FinSMEs. The company operates in the cybersecurity sector; no HR technology or workforce platform connection has been identified.
Skillsoft Completes Sale of Global Knowledge Business to Focus on AI-Native Skills Management Platform
Skillsoft has completed the sale of its Global Knowledge business to an affiliate of Enduring Ventures. The deal sharpens Skillsoft’s focus on its AI-native skills management platform, while a strategic partnership preserves customer access...
Company NewsDHI Group Enters Direct Federal Contracting via $5.5M Acquisition
DHI Group, Inc . (NYSE: DHX) has acquired Point Solutions Group for an estimated $5.5 million, including $5.0 million in cash upfront and up to $0.5 million contingent on 2026 revenue targets. The transaction strengthens DHI’s ClearanceJobs
NewsAmerica’s AI Action Plan: White House Charts Bold Course for Global AI Leadership
Washington, D.C., July 23, 2025 — The White House has released a sweeping 28-page blueprint titled America’s AI Action Plan , outlining over 90 federal policy directives aimed at securing U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence across inn
Venture CapitalPaychex’s Acquisition of Paycor Advances as HSR Waiting Period Ends
Paychex has announced the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) antitrust waiting period, marking a key milestone in its planned acquisition of Paycor HCM. This development clears a major regulatory hurdle, bringing the deal closer to c
Venture CapitalBluespine Raises $7.2 Million in Seed Funding to Help Self-Insured Employers Tackle Medical Overbilling
Bluespine , an AI-powered claims cost reduction platform, has raised $7.2 million in seed funding led by Team8. Targeting medical overbilling, a significant contributor to the $300 billion healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse crisis, Bluespin
Venture CapitalCultureAI Secures $10M to Transform Human Risk Management in Cybersecurity
CultureAI, a leading Human Risk Management Platform, secured $10 million in Series A funding led by Mercia Ventures and Smedvig Ventures, with continued support from Passion Capital and Senovo. Despite extensive investments in security trai
Company NewsGoogle Cloud Announces Generative AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics Trainings with New Skills-Based Interview Accelerator for Hiring Partners
Today at the ASU + GSV Summit, Google Cloud unveiled new AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics certificates and courses, designed to meet the burgeoning demand for tech skills. These offerings, developed in partnership with entities like th
Venture CapitalEntrust Completes Acquisition of Onfido, Creating a New Era of Identity-Centric Security
Entrust , a global leader in payments, identities, and data security, has finalized the acquisition of Onfido , a premier identity verification provider. This strategic move fortifies Entrust's portfolio with the most advanced AI-powered, i
Venture CapitalShakers Lands €6M in Seed Funding: A Milestone for Madrid's HRtech Scene
Shakers, a Madrid-based HRtech startup, has successfully raised €6 million in a Seed funding round aimed at simplifying team building and enhancing collaboration between companies and freelancers. The startup focuses on several key areas in
Venture CapitalHackNotice closes $7 million Series A Funding Round Led by Strategic Cyber Ventures
HackNotice will use the funds to expand the business and help companies fight the cybersecurity epidemic. HackNotice, the only company-wide threat awareness platform that enables employees to identify and defend against cyber threats, today
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