Acquisition stories - Page 3
Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.
inploi announces major growth & tech innovations for 2025
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hcm
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employment
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hr
inploi has seen a remarkable 150% growth in 2024, expanding partnerships with well-known brands and gearing up for significant international expansion.
UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth
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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
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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%
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ecommerce
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google
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digital marketing
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.
Aligned announces key leadership changes for growth
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hyperscale
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dc
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partner programmes
Aligned Data Centers has reshuffled its executive team with four key appointments aimed at enhancing strategic growth and operational efficiency.
Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
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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
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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.
Superloop appoints Jason Ashton to leadership role
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uc
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telco
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asx
Superloop has appointed Jason Ashton as Group Executive for Corporate Development & Smart Communities, boosting its leadership team.
IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
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it in 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
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.
Syrenis appoints Adam Binks as new Chief Executive Officer
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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data usage
Syrenis has appointed Adam Binks as CEO, bringing his expertise from SysGroup to lead the company's growth in the booming consent management market.
NFON aims for market leadership with new AI strategy
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
NFON has unveiled its ambitious NFON NEXT 2027 strategy, aiming for market leadership in AI-driven business communications and significant revenue growth.
Sectigo acquires Entrust's certificate business to expand
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encryption
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risk & compliance
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digitisation
Sectigo has acquired Entrust's public certificate business, doubling its operations and enhancing its market presence in the rapidly evolving digital security landscape.
SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024
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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.
Amber acquires Charge HQ to boost EV charging solutions
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cartech
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cleantech
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renewable energy
Amber has acquired Charge HQ, enhancing its electric vehicle charging solutions in Australia with advanced energy management technology.
Co-op app pre-installed on Samsung phones in UK tie-up
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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uc
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samsung
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digital marketing
Co-op has partnered with Dentsu to pre-install its membership app on over 20,000 Samsung devices in the UK, enhancing user engagement and convenience.
AI-managed data will help retailers avoid another sales slump in 2025
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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martech
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omnichannel
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personalisation
Retailers are gearing up for a recovery in 2025 by leveraging AI to harness customer data, aiming to tailor their offerings amidst changing consumer habits.
Mirantis unveils Rockoon to simplify OpenStack on Kubernetes
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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it automation
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casb
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open source
Mirantis has unveiled Rockoon, an open-source toolset aimed at simplifying OpenStack management on Kubernetes amidst rising interest following Broadcom's VMware acquisition.
UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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inflation
Funding for UK FinTech startups dipped 2% to USD $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a five-year low amidst growing regulatory challenges and economic concerns.