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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance

Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Financial Systems

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software for $875m

Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software Group for $875 million, enhancing its AI-powered collaboration services. Deal to close by 30 Nov 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How Syniti's data-first approach is driving digital success

Syniti's data-first methodology is revolutionising digital transformations, driving efficiency and savings for global industries via tailored enterprise data management.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Veeam tops enterprise backup market with $1.5 billion revenue

Veeam Software has topped Gartner's 2024 Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software market with a 15.1% share and USD $1.5 billion in revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Customer Experience

Infobip appoints Yariv Dafna as new Chief Financial Officer

Yariv Dafna, with nearly 20 years of finance and business management experience, joins Infobip as CFO to help drive the company's continued growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Hyperscale

AMD acquires ZT Systems in a USD $4.9 billion AI strategy move

AMD to acquire ZT Systems for USD $4.9 billion, enhancing its AI strategy and data centre capabilities. The deal, featuring contingent payments, closes H1 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Digital Transformation

Spinnaker Support launches global VMware support service

Spinnaker Support launches global third-party support for VMware following Broadcom's acquisition and the shift to a costly subscription model.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024

Fintech

ECI Software Solutions acquires ProfitKey International

ECI Software Solutions has acquired ProfitKey International to boost its ERP offerings for discrete manufacturers. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Marketing Technologies

IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to boost AI compliance tools

IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to bolster AI-driven marketing compliance, aiming to slash regulatory fines and speed time to market for global brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Data Protection

DLA Piper announces key promotions including two to special counsel

DLA Piper has announced significant promotions, elevating Edward Eisdell-Moore and Kate Rogers to Special Counsel, with Mary McCartin now a Senior Associate.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Tricentis acquires SeaLights to bolster software quality intelligence

Tricentis has acquired SeaLights to boost AI-powered quality engineering, enhancing insights into code and test integrations in the CI/CD pipeline.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Customer Experience

Research highlights customer discontent after Broadcom-VMware deal

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to increased costs and operational hurdles for nearly 70% of users, pushing many to consider alternative cloud providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Artificial Intelligence

UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies

UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Swoop challenges MaxoTel with $0.040 per Vonex share offer

Swoop has made a non-binding offer to acquire Vonex, outbidding MaxoTel's June scheme with a $0.040 per share proposal, aiming to create a national telecom giant.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

Hybrid Anchor acquires Off Canvas, creating 40 new jobs

Hybrid Anchor, based in Coatbridge, has acquired Edinburgh tech support firm Off Canvas, creating 40 jobs over three years amid its expansion strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Generative AI

HSO acquires NZ's Aware Group to boost global AI capabilities

HSO, expanding its global footprint in AI, acquires New Zealand-based Aware Group to enhance its business-relevant AI solutions using Microsoft Cloud technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Fleet Management

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Data Analytics

Analytic Partners acquires Magic Numbers to boost UK presence

Analytic Partners has acquired UK marketing analytics firm Magic Numbers to strengthen its presence in the UK and EMEA markets, enhancing their analytics capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024