Acquisition stories - Page 6
UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.
Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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martech
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e-commerce
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google
A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.
Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai
Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.
IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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manufacturing
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ifs
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financial results
IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.
Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.
SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024
Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
SAS has been named a category leader in Chartis Research's Model Risk Management Solutions 2024 report for the 11th consecutive year, showcasing its dominance in model governance.
Mirantis unveils Rockoon to simplify OpenStack on Kubernetes
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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virtualisation
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it automation
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casb
Mirantis has unveiled Rockoon, an open-source toolset aimed at simplifying OpenStack management on Kubernetes amidst rising interest following Broadcom's VMware acquisition.
BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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business continuity
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backbox
BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform and reported record profits in 2024, marking a historic financial success for the firm.
DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.
Exabeam appoints new regional sales manager for ANZ
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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casb
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cybersecurity
Exabeam has appointed Andrew Balestrieri as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bringing 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience.
LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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supply chain
LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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opinion
New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.
Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the eCommerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.
Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking's digital revolution
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.
Clay secures USD $40 million, valued at USD $1.25 billion
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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agentic ai
Clay has raised USD $40 million in Series B funding, boosting its valuation to USD $1.25 billion following impressive revenue growth and strategic acquisitions.
Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software engineering
SmartBear has appointed Vineeta Puranik as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rapid AI advancements.
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.
HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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workforce technology
The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.