

Charlotte Trueman
Staff Writer
Charlotte Trueman is a staff writer at Computerworld. She joined IDG in 2016 after graduating with a degree in English and American Literature from the University of Kent. Trueman covers collaboration, focusing on videoconferencing, productivity software, future of work and issues around diversity and inclusion in the tech sector.

Noteworthy tech acquisitions 2022
Global tech deals continued at a quickened pace in 2021 despite the economic drag of the pandemic, nearing $3 trillion in value before the final quarter was even calculated. Can 2022 match that for blockbuster activity?

Salesforce acquires Slack-bot maker Troops.ai
The sales and revenue communications platform will become part of Slack when the deal closes in 2023.

UK government sets out plans to tackle big tech dominance
A new regulatory body will be set up to help regulate large technology firms and hand control back to consumers.

Google acquires Raxium in augmented reality push
Google is pushing forward with its AR ambitions by acquiring the microLED startup Raxium for an undisclosed amount.

The Great Resignation puts pressure on those who stay behind
A recent survey of 5,000 office workers found that the recent spate of mass resignations has left colleagues dealing with increasingly unfavorable working conditions.

Google responds to EU data rulings with new Workspace controls
Google is boosting its data protection controls for European Workspace users.

Google offers US businesses $100,000 worth of digital skills training
Eligible companies can apply for up to 500 free scholarships to help digitally upskill their employees.

Cloud boosts Microsoft’s strong third quarter
Growth across all major business segments saw Microsoft post strong results for Q3 of 2022.

EU approves DSA law to force tech platforms to police content
A month after passing its landmark Digital Markets Act, the European Parliament’s new Digital Services Act looks to tackle online disinformation and illegal content.

Presentation platform Pitch adds asynchronous video
Users of Pitch’s presentation software can now record and insert short videos directly into their presentations.

Zoom unveils its redesigned whiteboard
Six months after announcing plans to overhaul its whiteboarding tool, Zoom Whiteboard is available to customers.