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Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions

Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce's broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Hyperscale

Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Robotic Process Automation

SAP to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in all-cash deal

SAP is set to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in an all-cash deal, enhancing its business transformation toolkit and boosting AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Data Analytics

Databricks to acquire Tabular to boost data interoperability

Databricks to acquire Tabular, aiming to bridge gaps in Delta Lake and Iceberg interoperability, enhancing its lakehouse architecture's open-source capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

Boomi promotes Jessica Soisson to Chief Financial Officer

Boomi appoints Jessica Soisson as CFO, strengthening its leadership team with her extensive financial expertise to drive the company's next growth phase.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Workplace

Omnia acquires LiveTiles to reshape digital workplace solutions

Swedish firm Omnia acquires LiveTiles, promising to revolutionise digital workplace solutions globally. CEO David Vander outlines bold expansion plans.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Generative AI

Cloudera acquires Verta AI to enhance enterprise AI capabilities

Cloudera acquires Verta Operational AI Platform to enhance its AI capabilities and meet the rising global demand for advanced AI solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024

DevOps

Harness acquires Split Software to enhance feature management

Harness, a provider of software delivery platforms, has acquired Split Software to enhance feature flag and experimentation capabilities, aiming for faster, reliable code deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Supply Chain

UK CEOs optimistic, prioritising AI, tech investments, survey shows

UK CEOs are increasingly optimistic about near-term growth and prioritise AI investments, per the latest EY CEO Pulse Survey, but face challenges in arguing for sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions

Cornerstone acquires SkyHive to enhance workforce agility solutions

Cornerstone acquires SkyHive Technologies' workforce skills intelligence, enhancing its platform to support agile, skills-based organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Gaming

Xsolla report reveals video game industry trends & EU regulatory shifts

Xsolla's latest report spotlights game development trends, EU regulations favouring developers, and a 25% job growth prediction in the industry by 2032.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Internet of Things

Netmore Group expands operations to Asia Pacific market

Netmore Group expands into APAC, aiming to meet increasing IoT demands, following acquisition of US-based Senet and significant European presence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm & Exabeam merger to spearhead AI in cybersecurity

LogRhythm and Exabeam will merge, aiming to lead AI-driven security operations with enhanced threat detection, response, and a larger product portfolio.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Software-as-a-Service

ConnectWise names Rik Thorbecke new CFO ahead of key event

ConnectWise appoints Rik Thorbecke as CFO ahead of the IT Nation Secure conference, aiming to harness his vast expertise to boost financial growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Health Technologies

Boomi expands API management with strategic acquisitions

Boomi strengthens its API management with key acquisitions from APIIDA and Cloud Software Group, aiming to simplify and secure API ecosystems for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Digital Transformation

Akamai to acquire Noname Security, bolstering API security solutions

Akamai Technologies announces plans to acquire API security firm, Noname Security, fortifying its API security suite and offering customers enhanced protection against digital threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

OpenText

Rocket Software's acquisition of OpenText's AMC division boosts modernisation scope

Rocket Software ramps up its modernisation capabilities with a $2.275bn acquisition of OpenText's AMC division.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 to acquire Egress for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity

KnowBe4 plans to acquire Egress, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform to effectively manage human risk amid increasing email security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Fintech

Trustly reports robust growth with US$58 billion in transactions

Trustly's 2023 annual report reveals a 79% surge in transactions, totaling US$58 billion, and a 51% rise in operating profit, driven by its expanded presence and strategic acquisitions in Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning

Basware acquires UK's AP Matching to optimise invoice processing

AP automation firm Basware acquires UK-based AP Matching, integrating accurate financial data and automated reconciliation to improve invoice processing and boost cost savings for clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024