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Lex Machina Releases 2020 Insurance Litigation Report

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We wanted to give a special update, given the changing landscape of insurance litigation due to the pandemic,” said Ron Porter, Lex Machina’s insurance legal data expert.


MENLO PARK, Calif. (PRWEB)

Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, releases its 2020 Insurance Report looking at trends and insights in federal district court. The report includes analytics on case filings, districts, judges, parties, law firms, and more. Additionally, the report includes a special section on the impact of COVID-19 on court activity, including both procedural aspects of court closures and new filings due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We wanted to give a special update, given the changing landscape of insurance litigation due to the pandemic,” said Ron Porter, Lex Machina’s insurance legal data expert. “Many businesses filed lawsuits after insurers denied their claims for business interruption coverage due to losses suffered during the shutdown. We specifically developed a case tag for business interruption coverage cases, so that we can track trends and provide insights as these cases make their way through the courts.”

Impacts of COVID-19

  • Insurance case filings in Q2 of 2020 increased 20% over Q1. While case filings do tend to increase between Q1 and Q2 each year, the increase is particularly pronounced in 2020.

  • Between March and June 2020, Insurance cases were up 14% from the same months in 2019. An influx of business interruption cases are a large reason for that increase.

  • Lex Machina is tracking cases caused by the COVID-19 crisis by tagging cases in the system with the COVID-19 tag. Out of over 4,000 Insurance cases filed in March through June of 2020, roughly 400 were caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Comparing March through June of 2019 and 2020, there was a drop in all findings activity except summary judgments, which are up 2%. There were three fewer trials in 2020 than 2019; however, trials were already down significantly in 2019 from the previous years.


Other Report Highlights

  • Over the last decade, Insurance case filings fluctuated between about 8,000 and 11,000 cases per year. There was a bump in case filings in 2013 and 2014 that was at least partially due to an increase in hurricane-related cases in those years. Between 2016 and 2019, Insurance case filings increased 28%.

  • The Southern District of Texas saw the most Insurance case filings from 2015 to 2019. More than half of those cases were homeowners Insurance cases and about one-third were hurricane-related cases, likely due to Hurricane Harvey.

  • State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company saw the most cases with over 2,000 Insurance cases.

  • Thompson Coe Cousins & Irons filed the most Insurance cases with over 1,100 cases. Pandit Law Firm was second with about 25 fewer cases. Thompson Coe nearly always appears for defendants and Pandit Law Firm nearly always appears for plaintiffs.

  • Findings and case resolutions tend to favor insurers in this practice area. However, findings and cases that resolved at the trial stage are more evenly split.

  • In 2019, there were fewer cases that awarded damages than in any of the last 10 years. However, the amount of damages awarded in 2019 (over $151 million) was more than 2018 and nearly the same as 2016.


Legal Analytics is used for planning, forecasting, and litigation strategy. The metrics in this report may help readers examine who to pursue as clients, how long a matter may take, or when to settle. This research supplements traditional legal research and anecdotal data in order to gain a competitive edge in litigation.

Follow this link to request a copy of the full report: Register here.

2020 Insurance Litigation Report Webcast

Lex Machina hosted a webcast about the report on September 10, 2020 with report author Ron Porter and Nicholas Reuhs, partner at Ice Miller. To view a recording of the event visit here.

About LexisNexis Legal & Professional

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 10,600 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

About Lex Machina

Now celebrating the 10th anniversary of Legal Analytics, the Lex Machina platform fundamentally changes how companies and law firms compete in the business and practice of law. The company provides strategic insights on judges, lawyers, law firms, parties, and other critical information across 16 federal practice areas and select state courts. Lex Machina allows law firms and companies to predict the behaviors and outcomes that different legal strategies will produce, enabling them to win cases and close business.

Legal Analytics was named “Best Decision Management Solution” (AI Breakthrough Awards, 2019) and “Disruptor of the Year” (Changing Lawyer Awards, 2019). Based in Silicon Valley, Lex Machina is part of LexisNexis, a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics. For more information, please visit http://www.lexmachina.com.

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Benefit Resource LLC launches BRI Insights, a decision support tool, ensuring all employees have the tools to make the best decisions this open enrollment season

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“Launching a decision support tool like BRI Insights enables employees to make the best decisions for them. It is like having a personal benefits consultant sitting in your living room and guiding you at each step. This translates to savings and peace-of-mind for all.” said Jason Hall, CEO of BRI.


ROCHESTER, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Benefit Resource, LLC (BRI) announced today an exciting new initiative to bring personalized decision support to employers and their employees. BRI Insights is a unique smart tool built right into the BRI system that supports its ongoing efforts to bring pre-tax benefit administration into the digital age and improve overall benefits education. Through this customized support tool, employees are able to get a tailored assessment and recommendations for health plans, contribution strategies and other benefit programs.

“Launching a decision support tool like BRI Insights enables employees to make the best decisions for them. It is like having a personal benefits consultant sitting in your living room and guiding you at each step. This translates to savings and peace-of-mind for all, especially during a pandemic where in-person meetings are far and few between,” said Jason Hall, Chief Executive Officer of BRI. “Decision support tools have been growing in popularity in recent years, but are often only accessible by the largest of employers. We hope to change that. We believe everyone deserves to be able to easily understand and maximize the value of their benefits,” said Hall.

The BRI Insights decision support platform enables a new, intuitive approach to participant health and wealth. Through a coordinated communications program and customized guided assessment, employees are asked to complete simple questions regarding their household, expenses, and benefits goals. Employees then receive a personalized recommendation regarding benefits and funding for pre-tax accounts.

For more information on BRI Insights, or to schedule a demo contact us at info@BenefitResource.com.

About BRI:

For over 27 years, BRI has helped employers and employees navigate the ever-transforming world of pre-tax benefits and COBRA administration. By employing smart plan design administration, reduced overhead cost for employers, and consumer-first rationale, BRI makes saving money on healthcare easy. For more information visit http://www.benefitresource.com.

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REV Broadband Announces Josh Descant as Chief Executive Officer

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I am honored and humbled by the confidence Sean and the board have in my leadership and the opportunity to lead REV Broadband as CEO, says Descant.


GONZALES, La. (PRWEB)

REV Broadband, the parent company of RTC, EATEL, Vision Communications, and VENYU, announced today that Josh Descant has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Formerly serving as the company’s President, Descant has been responsible for day-to-day management, operation, and strategic vision for the area’s largest telecommunications provider and its state-of-the-art data centers, with 400+ employees serving 60,000+ residents and businesses throughout the State of Louisiana.

“Josh has built a strong leadership team, strengthened the company’s position in all markets, streamlined operations, created scale and efficiency through merger and acquisition activities, and delivered strong growth in very challenging times. We’re very confident in his leadership ability and strategic vision to bring continued success. He is known for his ability to develop collaborative partnerships and create innovative new solutions to meet rapidly changing customer expectations,” said Sean Reilly, REV Broadband’s Chairman of the Board. “Josh is the right leader for REV Broadband,” continued Kevin Reilly, Jr., a member of the REV Broadband Board of Directors.

“I am honored and humbled by the confidence Sean and the board have in my leadership and the opportunity to lead REV Broadband as CEO,” says Descant. “In a time where remote work, distance learning and even healthcare is powered by the internet and cloud computing, our entire team feels a deep purpose and gratitude to be in the position to connect our communities like never before. I look forward to leading our team into the next chapter of telecommunications and datacenter services as we focus on the needs of the people, families and businesses we serve.”

About REV Broadband

REV Broadband is the parent company of RTC, EATEL, Vision Communications, and VENYU. The combined company serves as Louisiana’s largest locally owned telecommunications network with 2,790 miles of fiber and nearly 400 employees serving more than 60,000 customers. In addition, the company also operates VENYU, a premier provider of cloud hosting, data center and data protection services with a network that spans coast to coast with data centers and partners in Louisiana and across the country.

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New England Community Association Management Leader Earns Industry Professional Designation

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“We’re thrilled that Bryan has achieved this key industry designation,” said Michael Mendillo president, FirstService Residential. “This better positions FirstService Residential and Bryan to understand the unique aspects and needs of our property portfolio throughout New England.”


BOSTON (PRWEB)

FirstService Residential, North America’s property management company in North America, announced that Bryan Hughes, CPM®, CMCA®, president, New England, recently joined an impressive group of professionals who have earned the Certified Property Manager (CPM®) credential issued by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Earning a CPM® credential lets owners, investors and employers know that you have the knowledge to maximize the value of any property, in any asset class.

“We’re thrilled that Bryan has achieved this key industry designation,” said Michael Mendillo president, FirstService Residential. “This better positions FirstService Residential and Bryan to understand the unique aspects and needs of our property portfolio throughout New England.”

Hughes started with FirstService Residential in 2017 and has over two decades of leadership experience, including senior leadership roles in major publicly traded services organizations. Additionally, he has several years of experience working in and around the property management field, telecommunications and as a leadership consultant. In addition to his CPM®, Hughes also has a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) issued by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. He brings a strong operational background coupled with powerful leadership and mentoring skills to his role.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to have earned my CPM® certification. It’s been a long-time goal and solidifies my knowledge, perseverance and dedication to the industry, said Hughes. “I’m very grateful to be part of the FirstService Residential team, and to work with such an amazing group of individuals who share the same enthusiasm for professional growth.”

For over 85 years, IREM members have made them the world’s strongest voice for all things real estate management. Almost 20,000 leaders in commercial and residential management call the organization home for education, support and networking. Their certifications are internationally recognized symbols of ethical leadership and a well-managed property.

~http://www.fsresidential.com~

About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential is North America’s property management leader, partnering with 8,000 communities across the U.S. and Canada, including low-, mid- and high-rise condominiums and cooperatives; single-family communities; master-planned, lifestyle and active adult communities; and mixed-use and rental properties. HOAs, community associations and condos rely on their extensive experience, resources and local expertise to maximize property values and enhance their residents’ lifestyles.

Dedicated to making a difference, every day, FirstService Residential goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (FSV), a North American leader in the property services sector. For more information, visit http://www.fsresidential.com.

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RapidScale, a Cox Business Company, Names Duane Barnes General Manager and Interim Vice President

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Duane possesses a deep understanding of technology across multiple disciplines, and I’ve always been impressed by his strong business acumen and unwavering dedication to meeting the company’s goals and objectives.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

RapidScale, a Cox Business company, announced today that Duane Barnes has assumed the role of Interim Vice President and General Manager of RapidScale. In this expanded role, Barnes oversees the company’s leadership team that takes care of architecture, solutions engineering, service delivery, software engineering, and customer support operations.

Through his executive leadership, Barnes has helped build a results-driven sales team of cloud solutions consultants that support channel partners throughout the country. His 20 years of experience in cloud computing, sales engineering, and cloud solutions selling has contributed to the success of RapidScale’s channel partners and their customers. As today’s business landscape continues to shift, Barnes continues to manage the team that further enables many organizations to adapt to an ever-changing work environment through innovative cloud solutions.

“I have had the pleasure of working closely alongside Duane for the last two years, and no one is more deserving of this position. Duane possesses a deep understanding of technology across multiple disciplines, and I’ve always been impressed by his strong business acumen and unwavering dedication to meeting the company’s goals and objectives. We could not ask for a more talented leader who is committed to supporting the efforts of our organization,” said Cox Business Vice President of New Business Ventures Larry Steelman. “Furthermore, during this uncertain time, Duane has been critical in ensuring that RapidScale remains 100% focused on delivering industry-leading customer experience for our customers and partners.”

Barnes started at RapidScale in 2016 as Senior Vice President and was previously promoted to Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operations Officer. He has held vice president, director, and other leadership roles in top-performing technology companies such as Windstream Hosted Solutions, Open-Xchange, and Intelisys. He also led teams at MPInet, PowerOne Communications, and the Walt Disney Company. He has obtained numerous industry certifications including Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, CompTIA, HP, and EMC.

“I’m thrilled to fulfill this new role and continue to work with a brilliant leadership team that helps partners and companies grow their businesses,” said Barnes. “With today’s current events, the demand for managed cloud services is rapidly increasing and I’m eager to help RapidScale remain dedicated to providing innovative managed cloud solutions and industry-leading customer care.”

About RapidScale

Flexible enough for the SMB and powerful enough for the enterprise, RapidScale, a Cox Business company, is a global managed cloud services provider helping organizations increase IT productivity, improve security, and empower remote workforces. Some organizations partner with RapidScale to manage portions of their IT, while others offload it all. Through our global network of data centers and our 24/7/365 high-touch support team, we obsess over creating an exceptional IT experience through a human approach to managed cloud. For more information on RapidScale, visit http://www.rapidscale.net.

Cox Communications owns Cox Business and is a facilities-based provider of voice, video, and data solutions for commercial customers. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com.

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5 Trends to Explore at Sourcing Industry Group’s Global Executive Summit

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Sourcing Industry Group Global Executive Summit

Sourcing Industry Group’s Global Executive Summit will take place online October 13 to 15.

The Global Executive Summit is where forward-thinking procurement leaders come to experience pioneering trends grounded in today’s new realities.


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB)

Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), the premier membership organization for sourcing, procurement, outsourcing and risk management executives, today announces the top five trends that will be explored during its Global Executive Summit taking place entirely online October 13 to 15.

“The Global Executive Summit is where forward-thinking procurement leaders come to experience pioneering trends grounded in today’s new realities,” said Dawn Tiura, President and CEO of Sourcing Industry Group. “This Summit provides a dedicated space to network with industry thought leaders, learn from different perspectives, and keep pace with emerging developments in strategic planning and procurement technology, all of which are essential to inform the way we work.”

The Global Executive Summit will ensure that every attendee comes away with data-backed insights and actionable resources. Sourcing and procurement leaders are continuously being shaped by new developments in contract management, remote work, sustainability, stakeholder buy-in and third-party risk management. The Global Executive Summit will directly address these trending topics and more:

1. Contract Lifecycle Management

Many sourcing bottlenecks are the result of poor contract management practices. Digitizing and automating the process, from initiation to award and renewal, can expedite the process and enhance compliance. Attendees will be able to choose from a variety of sessions on contract management, from executing complex negotiations to the role that advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning play in managing the lifecycle of contracts.

2. Remote and Distributed Workforces

Many office employees reported working from home at some point during the global pandemic, and it appears that some companies will continue the remote work trend. Distributed workforces create new challenges for businesses to navigate, both legally and culturally, such as worker classification, new employment regulations, diversity in the talent pool and preserving workplace culture to help employees thrive.

3. Procurement as a Catalyst for Change

Consumers and employees alike want more emphasis placed on social and environmental factors in business operations. Procurement can help deliver on an organization’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals and glean positive business outcomes in the process. Learn how Procurement can work with suppliers to spark innovation that improves communities and livelihoods, as well as impacting brand awareness, attracting top talent and driving new business models.

4. Procurement as a Strategic Partner

Business leaders lean heavily on Procurement during times of crisis, but Procurement sees its influence diminished once conditions normalize. Procurement has more to offer beyond crisis management, business continuity and cost containment. Industry executives will address the techniques and strategies they used to secure business leaders’ support to champion Procurement as a strategic partner year-round.

5. Third-Party Risk

Managing risk before it becomes an issue is a big hurdle for procurement leaders to clear. Given what procurement leaders have learned in the past six months, risk management requires thoughtful assessment on the best ways to protect the business while remaining lean and agile. Sessions on third-party risk management will share lessons learned from the global pandemic, practices that work, and how to create a risk-minded culture that aligns with business priorities.

Registration is Open

SIG member companies and qualified buy-side procurement practitioners can register to attend the digital event for free on the Global Executive Summit website. The format of the event will take place virtually over the week of October 13 to 15 for a few hours per day, so attendees can fulfill their daily work obligations while engaging in the event remotely.

The interactive digital environment of the Summit will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions with live Q&A, and a virtual Innovation Hall with platform demonstrations that showcase how the latest advancements in procurement solutions are driving better outcomes for businesses.

In May, SIG hosted the Procurement Technology Summit with an 86% satisfaction rating among attendees. More than 1,100 people from over 400 companies across the world attended the event virtually.

SIG’s Global Executive Summits bring together senior-level executives from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, including C-suite executives, vice presidents, directors, senior analysts and managers. The first 300 buy-side registrants will receive a free #SIGventure Kit filled with fun swag and treats from SIG’s Summit sponsors. For more information, visit the Global Executive Summit website.

About SIG

Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), https://sig.org/ is a membership organization that provides thought leadership and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement, and outsourcing from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies and the advisors who serve them. SIG is widely known as a forum for sharing “next” practices and thought leadership through live networking events, virtual forums and a comprehensive online SIG resource center (SRC), which was developed by and for professionals in sourcing and outsourcing. The organization is unique in that it blends practitioners, service providers and advisory firms in a non-commercial environment. SIG is the parent organization for SIG University, a one-of-a-kind certification and training program for professionals and executives seeking deep expertise in sourcing and governance for themselves or their teams. SIG’s digital flagship publication, Future of Sourcing, provides unrivaled digital content for the opinion-formers and decision-makers at the heart of the outsourcing space.

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Americor Announces the appointment of their newest EVP General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.

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“I’m excited to be joining a growing organization dedicated to helping consumers manage and resolve their debt challenges through what can be some of the most trying times of their lives,” Nima Said.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Nima J. Vahdat served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Impac Mortgage Holdings, Inc. In that position, he oversaw all Legal, Compliance and Human Resource activities for the organization. Prior to his time at Impac, Nima was SVP, Associate General Counsel for loanDepot overseeing origination compliance, fair lending, and fraud/AML activities for the organization.

“We’re excited to have someone with Nima’s experience and expertise join our team,” said CEO Benny Ganatra. “His knowledge of the mortgage and lending industry puts him in a unique position to have an immediate impact on Americor.”

In his career, Nima has worked in legal and compliance at organizations including Discover and Washington Mutual. Nima received his law degree from the University of Michigan, his MBA from California State University, Fullerton, and is also a Certified Mortgage Banker.

“I’m excited to be joining a growing organization dedicated to helping consumers manage and resolve their debt challenges through what can be some of the most trying times of their lives,” Nima Said. “Especially now, many of our customers are struggling financially as a result of COVID-19 and the product suite offered by Americor can help them get out of debt and get their financial lives back on track.”

Nima is also an author for such publications as the ABA Bank Compliance Magazine, Mortgage Compliance Magazine, and Banking CIO Outlook Magazine and is a frequent speaker at various industry forums such as the Mortgage Bankers Association and California Mortgage Bankers Association.

About Americor

Americor provides debt solutions to individuals and families all over the country. Americor is a next- generation finance technology company with a proprietary platform designed to help clients get out of debt. Americor partners with people in need of debt relief to develop strategies to achieve a debt free lifestyle. To learn more about how Americor can help relieve the burden of debt, please visit the company website at http://www.americor.com.

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Reveleer Expands Its Healthcare Authority, Appoints New Members to Board of Directors

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GLENDALE, Calif. (PRWEB)

The Board of Directors of Reveleer, a healthcare technology company recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in America, today announced the appointment of Yvette Bright and Scott Law as new board members.

Yvette Dapremont Bright is the President at Brighter Horizon Foundation and new board member at Reveleer, she brings a holistic perspective of the business of healthcare with 35 years of experience. Ms. Bright has served in various leadership roles for some of the largest healthcare organizations including most recently as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Philadelphia-based Independence Blue Cross, where she was the first woman and business leader of color to have responsibility for the Commercial and Medicare P&Ls, with revenues exceeding $6 billion.

Scott Law is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 35 years of experience, and now board member at Reveleer. He has served as a senior executive leader of several industry leading managed care organizations. Most recently Mr. Law was the National SVP of Healthcare Services for Anthem Healthcare, and previously he was the Healthcare Services Officer and past Chief Medicare Officer of Health Net Inc. Mr. Law’s experience also includes executive roles with CIGNA Healthcare Corporation and Humana Inc.

Ms. Bright and Mr. Law’s appointment deepens the Board of Directors’ expertise in healthcare and the complex management of government programs.

“Both Yvette and Scott are accomplished business leaders and experienced board members,” said Jay Ackerman, CEO and President of Reveleer. “We are confident they will add great value to our Board of Directors and Reveleer will benefit from their insights, judgment and counsel.”

The new board member additions build on momentum driven by Reveleer’s expansion of their platform technology capabilities. Reveleer is opening new possibilities and disrupting the healthcare market with a platform that incorporates Machine Learning (NLP), and Intelligent Automation in an intuitive user experience. These capabilities offer health plans a unique solution to elevate their operations and leverage technology not available in the past. Yvette and Scott will be critical voices in shaping the company’s future direction.

About Reveleer

Reveleer is a healthcare software and services company that uses Machine Learning and Intelligent Automation technology to empower payers in all lines of business to take control over their Quality Improvement and Risk Adjustment programs. The Reveleer platform enables payers to independently execute and manage every aspect of provider outreach, retrieval, coding, abstraction, and reporting – all under one platform. Leveraging proprietary technology, robust data sets, and subject matter expertise, Reveleer also assists payers with full record retrieval and review services to support financial performance and improved member outcomes.

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LaunchDarkly Serves More Flag Evaluations Per Day Than There are Google Searches in a Year

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It’s an honor to be recognized by Forbes and Cloud 100. What we’ve built is changing how teams deliver and control software. We’re making it easier for developers to build more reliable production systems…


OAKLAND, Calif. (PRWEB)

LaunchDarkly, the leading feature management platform that software teams use to build better software faster, announced today it is now serving over six trillion feature flags each day, on fourteen million mobile devices, and three million servers. The platform is now serving more flag evaluations each day than there are Google searches in a year.

In the last few months, LaunchDarkly has announced substantial momentum. Just this week, the company has been named to the Forbes 2020 Cloud 100, the definitive ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world, published by Forbes in partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Forbes and Cloud 100,” said Edith Harbaugh, CEO and Co-Founder of LaunchDarkly. “What we’ve built is changing how teams deliver and control software. We’re making it easier for developers to build more reliable production systems, as well as give anyone in their organization the control they need to deliver the right experience to the right user at the right time.”

“In the face of this unprecedented time, digital is an urgent imperative, and the pace of innovation is accelerating. Companies around the globe, across all industries must adopt cloud technologies to enable their digital transformation,” said Matt Garratt, Managing Partner, Salesforce Ventures. “The opportunity is massive for the cloud–there are now more than 25 public SaaS companies valued at over $10 billion whereas even five years ago there were only three. Sectors from collaboration and security to retail and healthcare, are being disrupted and becoming more digital. Salesforce Ventures is excited to be partnering with Bessemer Venture Partners and Forbes for the fifth year in a row to recognize those who are not just predicting what’s coming but working to create the future.”

LaunchDarkly recently hosted their annual conference, Trajectory Live, featuring industry influencers such as GitHub, IBM, Honeycomb, and Microsoft. Sessions throughout the event focused on a range of topics, including how software development teams can:

  • Learn quickly and safely with chaos engineering and observability

  • Scale services up and down to meet customer needs reliably and economically

  • Build autonomous self-healing systems

  • Progressively deliver personalized user experiences, without compromising performance

  • Incorporate empathy, collaboration, and diversity in experience


“Recognition in the Forbes 2020 Cloud 100 list validates our growing influence and hard work,” said John Kodumal, CTO and Co-Founder of LaunchDarkly. “We have received excellent feedback from our customers, partners, and the community, and we are honored to receive this recognition from the market.”

LaunchDarkly also recently announced the official LaunchDarkly Partner Program and The LaunchDarkly Integration Framework. In partnering with some of the most innovative tech companies in the world including Honeycomb and Rollbar, LaunchDarkly is empowering technology partners to build better software as a team.

The LaunchDarkly Partner Program is committed to growing, supporting, and building solutions with business partners around the globe. And the LaunchDarkly Integration Framework makes it possible to build integrations with LaunchDarkly in hours, not weeks. As a partner or community member, users can now integrate LaunchDarkly with other tools and, as a partner, have them listed publicly.

“For five years now, we have ranked the best and brightest emerging companies in the cloud sector,” said Alex Konrad, Forbes editor of The Cloud 100. “With so many businesses growing fast in the cloud, from data infrastructure to marketing, it’s harder than ever to make the Cloud 100 list –but with more elite company if you do. Congratulations to each of the 2020 Cloud 100 honorees and the 20 Rising Stars honorees poised to join their ranks!”

About LaunchDarkly

Founded in 2014 by Edith Harbaugh and John Kodumal, LaunchDarkly is the feature management platform that software teams use to build better software, faster with less risk. Development teams use feature management as a best practice to separate code deployments from feature releases. With LaunchDarkly, teams control their entire feature lifecycles from concept to launch to value. Serving over 1300 customers, LaunchDarkly is used by teams at Atlassian, Microsoft, and CircleCI. LaunchDarkly is named on the Enterprise Tech 30 list, and on the Bay Area Best Places to Work list. Learn more at https://launchdarkly.com

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