Dynamics revenue rose 19 percent for the first quarter ended September 30, Microsoft said this week. The segment was up 18 percent in constant currency, “better than expected,” CEO Satya Nadella said during an earnings webcast.

Insightsoftware has named two top executives on the heels of hiring a new CEO. The company this week said it has hired Joe Healey as chief operating officer and Stacy West as chief marketing officer.

Akerna, which provides ERP software for the cannabis industry, is offering 5 million shares of stock that are expected to bring gross proceeds of $12 million. The company expects $11 million in net proceeds of roughly $11 million which will be used in a wide range of company functions.