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Felix to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m, raising AUD $16m
Document Management

Felix to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m, raising AUD $16m

Felix Group is set to acquire Nexvia for AUD $12m and raise AUD $16m to expand its construction software platform and boost growth in ANZ and beyond.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Merchantwise acquires Jaywing & Frank Digital in record deal
Artificial Intelligence

Merchantwise acquires Jaywing & Frank Digital in record deal

Merchantwise Group has acquired Jaywing and Frank Digital in its largest deal, boosting its marketing and media capabilities in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale
DevOps

SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale

SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Landbase acquires Adauris to boost inbound GTM platform
Marketing Technologies

Landbase acquires Adauris to boost inbound GTM platform

The move is intended to enhance its go-to-market platform with signal-driven inbound marketing and new LinkedIn content features.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data
Hyperscale

Rumble eyes Tether-backed stock takeover of Northern Data

Rumble aims to acquire Northern Data in an all-stock deal backed by Tether, with Northern Data shareholders set to own a third of the combined company.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion
Robotics

Motorola Solutions acquires Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion

Motorola Solutions has acquired Silvus Technologies for USD $4.4 billion, enhancing its mission-critical mobile network offerings for defence and public safety.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
M Group completes Telent deal to boost digital infrastructure
Digital Transformation

M Group completes Telent deal to boost digital infrastructure

M Group has completed its acquisition of Telent, boosting its digital infrastructure expertise across the UK and Ireland with new growth and technology capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
WiseTech seals USD $2.1bn debt-funded e2open deal
Software-as-a-Service

WiseTech seals USD $2.1bn debt-funded e2open deal

WiseTech completes debt-funded USD $2.1bn e2open takeover, expanding its logistics software reach beyond freight forwarders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
SYSPRO acquires DATASCOPE to boost global warehouse solutions
Supply Chain

SYSPRO acquires DATASCOPE to boost global warehouse solutions

SYSPRO has acquired US warehouse management firm DATASCOPE, enhancing its inventory and supply chain solutions for global manufacturers and distributors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud
Digital Transformation

Onix acquires UJET unit to boost AI customer solutions on Google Cloud

Onix has acquired UJET's professional services unit to enhance AI-driven customer engagement solutions on Google Cloud across multiple industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
ClearCourse acquires Davidson Richards to boost retail software
Customer Experience

ClearCourse acquires Davidson Richards to boost retail software

ClearCourse has acquired retail software provider Davidson Richards, aiming to expand payment and eCommerce solutions across new retail markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Ultimo acquires FSI to boost healthcare asset management in US
Digital Transformation

Ultimo acquires FSI to boost healthcare asset management in US

Ultimo has acquired US healthcare software firm FSI to enhance its healthcare asset management, marking its third US purchase since 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash
Virtualisation

Atturra to acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash

Atturra will acquire Blue Connections for AUD $18 million cash, boosting its managed IT services and expanding its presence in Victoria and across Australia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Why deep tech venture capitalists have resilience in the face of global tariffs
Semiconductors

Why deep tech venture capitalists have resilience in the face of global tariffs

Despite US tariffs disrupting global trade, deep tech venture capital remains resilient due to its strategic, long-term innovations and growing investor confidence.

By Alexandra Vidyuk • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan
Unified Communications

TELUS backs Cogeco mobile launch with network deal, $2bn plan

TELUS will support Cogeco's mobile launch in Ontario and Quebec via a wholesale network deal, backed by TELUS' $2bn investment plan.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Calastone to be acquired by SS&C in £766 million deal
Digital Transformation

Calastone to be acquired by SS&C in £766 million deal

SS&C will acquire Calastone for £766 million, expanding its global fund technology network and boosting services in wealth and asset management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Hexaware unveils GCC 2.0 after SMC Squared acquisition for AI boost
Data Analytics

Hexaware unveils GCC 2.0 after SMC Squared acquisition for AI boost

Hexaware launches GCC 2.0 after acquiring SMC Squared, merging AI and digital solutions to transform Global Capability Centres for strategic enterprise value.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025