Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories
Softsource vBridge acquires TLC to form major IT group
Last week
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it services
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ict
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customer service
Softsource vBridge has acquired The Laptop Company in a bid to form one of New Zealand's largest privately-owned IT groups, boosting service capabilities.
Canary Technology Solutions acquires Wyntec to expand reach
Last week
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m&a
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it support
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business transformation
Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Wyntec, aiming to boost its Managed IT Services and strengthen its presence in Queensland's market.
CrowdStrike to acquire Adaptive Shield for cloud security
Last week
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cloud security
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ai security
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike plans to acquire Adaptive Shield, enhancing its capabilities in identity-based protection across the cloud amidst rising cybersecurity threats.
Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion
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it in manufacturing
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digital transformation
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data science
Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering for an enterprise value of approximately USD $10 billion, enhancing its industrial software capabilities.
EY launches cloud platform for strategic decision-making
Last month
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data analytics
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genai
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EY has launched 'EY Competitive Edge', a cloud platform using AI to provide critical insights from a vast data pool for strategic business decisions.
Swoop reports strong Q1 growth, reaffirms Vonex bid
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uc
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fintech
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telco
Swoop has reported a 15% rise in recurring revenues for Q1 FY25 and reaffirmed its bid for Vonex Limited amid ongoing growth in Australia.
Actica acquires Gemba Advantage to boost tech capabilities
Last month
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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software development
Actica, supported by Sovereign Capital Partners, has acquired Gemba Advantage to strengthen its technology and cybersecurity capabilities for public sector clients.
ScaleWise acquires Pug & Bear to boost UK startup growth
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m&a
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funding
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capital raising
ScaleWise has acquired Pug & Bear to combat declining UK startup graduation rates from Seed to Series A funding, which dropped from 12.5% to 4.5%.
TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer
Last month
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cfo
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m&a
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nhs
TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.
Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
Last month
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payment technologies
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market
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m&a
Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.
Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth
Last month
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
Bluprintx has appointed Mark Humphries as Chair, aiming to boost its global growth following the recent acquisition of ITG Commerce.
Identity security maturity brings higher value & growth
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
SailPoint's latest report reveals that advanced identity security practices enhance value for organisations, with 83% experiencing fewer security issues in 2023.
People First Bank sees growth in profit & loans post-merger
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
People First Bank has reported a 29% net profit increase to USD $41.4 million in its first year post-merger, alongside significant technological advancements.
AI market poised to reach $990B by 2027, report says
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semiconductors
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genai
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Bain and Company's latest report predicts AI market to grow to $990 billion by 2027, driven by generative AI and sovereign AI ecosystems.
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, Flipp join forces in global merger
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martech
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shopping
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m&a
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, and Flipp merge to form the largest global 'drive-to-store' marketing firm, serving 400 million shoppers across 27 markets.
Logpoint acquires Muninn to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edr
Logpoint has acquired Muninn to bolster its cybersecurity suite, integrating AI-driven NDR capabilities into its SIEM platform to enhance threat detection and response.
UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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ai
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cleantech
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climate change
UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.
Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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edutech
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crm
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devops
Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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financial systems
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xero
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m&a
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.
Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software for $875m
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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ai
Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software Group for $875 million, enhancing its AI-powered collaboration services. Deal to close by 30 Nov 2024.