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Glory Global Solutions to acquire cloud-based commerce firm Flooid
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Glory Global Solutions to acquire cloud-based commerce firm Flooid

Glory Global Solutions confirms plans to acquire retail software provider Flooid, extending its commerce solutions portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
Zayo Group to acquire Stuttgart's fibre network firm Globalways GmbH
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Zayo Group to acquire Stuttgart's fibre network firm Globalways GmbH

Zayo Group is set to acquire Stuttgart-based Globalways GmbH, expanding its European fibre infrastructure and network services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

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Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit
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Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit

Canva boosts professional design capabilities with the acquisition of the creative software suite Affinity, targeting the untapped 1% of industry professionals and expanding its enterprise offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Thomson Reuters acquires Pagero for enhanced e-invoicing compliance
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Thomson Reuters acquires Pagero for enhanced e-invoicing compliance

Thomson Reuters has acquired e-invoicing firm Pagero in a USD $800 million deal. The deal is set to simplify compliance and boost global end-to-start efficiency in real-time tax reporting.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
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Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security

Jersey Telecom's acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Zendesk acquires AI-assurance platform Klaus to boost customer experience
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Zendesk acquires AI-assurance platform Klaus to boost customer experience

Zendesk has enriched their workforce engagement platform with the acquisition of AI-powered Klaus, to deliver superior, intelligent customer experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Investment bank predicts 2024's most influential climate tech trends
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Investment bank predicts 2024's most influential climate tech trends

Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.

By Marion Jeng • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
GoPro set to acquire helmet tech firm Forcite
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GoPro set to acquire helmet tech firm Forcite

GoPro, is set to acquire Forcite Helmet Systems to harmonise tech-enhanced safety with exhilarating motorcycling experiences, exploring wider helmet markets with its international brand reputation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection
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Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection

Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023
ServiceNow to acquire task mining firm UltimateSuite for AI boost
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ServiceNow to acquire task mining firm UltimateSuite for AI boost

ServiceNow is set to acquire task mining firm UltimateSuite to bolster its AI capabilities and enhance process mining. .

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Nearmap to bolster insurtech capabilities with acquisition of Betterview
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Nearmap to bolster insurtech capabilities with acquisition of Betterview

Australian firm Nearmap acquires Betterview, integrating AI and computer vision to enhance insurtech capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023
Proofpoint to acquire AI cybersecurity firm Tessian in strategic move
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Proofpoint to acquire AI cybersecurity firm Tessian in strategic move

Cybersecurity giant Proofpoint is set to acquire AI firm Tessian, bolstering its defences against email-based threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
WatchGuard acquires CyGlass to power AI network detection
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WatchGuard acquires CyGlass to power AI network detection

WatchGuard Technologies has acquired CyGlass Technology Services to power AI-based network detection and response and open XDR capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2023
US consultancy acquires Australian AI company Max Kelsen
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US consultancy acquires Australian AI company Max Kelsen

Bain & Company has acquired Max Kelsen's consulting and managed services divisions to offer enhanced ML and AI capabilities to clients across the globe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2023

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SevenRooms acquires AI SMS marketer HeyPluto to boost offerings
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SevenRooms acquires AI SMS marketer HeyPluto to boost offerings

Hospitality software provider, SevenRooms, acquires AI SMS marketing firm, HeyPluto, to enhance client engagement, drive profits and innovate personalised marketing solutions in Australia's hospitality industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
GlobalLogic to acquire Sydney's Katzion to expand mobility services
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GlobalLogic to acquire Sydney's Katzion to expand mobility services

Digital engineering firm GlobalLogic plans to acquire Sydney's Katzion, boosting its mobility services and expanding into new markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Accenture to acquire New Zealand IT services provider Solnet
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Accenture to acquire New Zealand IT services provider Solnet

Accenture is set to expand its cloud first capabilities in New Zealand with the acquisition of Wellington-based IT services provider Solnet.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023