This week, we discuss New Relic going private, Dell buying Moogsoft and digital transformation comes to Border Control. Plus, ideas for a last minute family vacation.
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The Paris economy is all croissants.The Euphoria of the BuffetAll that firing people gave us a soft landing.Is it going to be New Logic, or SumoRelic?You drive a hard bargain, now we’re billionairesThe tinfoil hat of complexityJust buy more backpacksHere in the United States, we have a lot of banks.Can Americans use it?Bigger numbers are smaller numbers.It’s pretty easy to quarantine with Internet.Rundown
More Monitoring, More MoneyDell Technologies Announces Intent to Acquire MoogsoftWhat the New Relic Sale Means for SaaS by @ttunguzExclusive: Francisco Partners, TPG end talks to buy New RelicFrancisco Partners & TPG to take New Relic private in $6 billion all-cash dealInside the $6.5 billion buyout of New RelicGovernment ITFederal Reserve announces that its new system for instant payments, the FedNow® Service, is now liveCBP Goes Paperless with Global EntryMexico Phasing Out Use of Paper Visitor Permits (FMM)New requirements coming in 2024 for Americans traveling to EuropePassport PaloozaRelevant to your Interests
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