B2B CDP Zylotech has announced an integration with intent data compiler Bombora. Joint customers will be able to use Bombora data in Zylotech analytics and campaigns. It’s a good example of adding third party data to a CDP, if you were looking for one.
The Customer Data Platform Industry continued its rapid growth in the first half of 2019, according to the CDP Institute's semi-annual Industry Update. The industry added nineteen vendors and raised $317 million in new capital during the period while employment was up 71% over the previous year.
Big data platform MapR found a happier ending: Hewlett Packard Enterprise has purchased its technology, intellectual property and domain expertise and will continue to support existing clients. MapR announced last May that it was in severe financial straits. Total funding was $280 million.
CDP and marketing cloud vendor Zeta Global announced an agreement to purchase LiveIntent, which helps companies do email-based advertising. The deal will let Zeta expand its identity graph, enter the publisher monetization business, and accelerate its mobile and retail media products. Zeta will pay $77.5 million in cash and $172.5 million in common stock, with potential for additional payments based on performance.