Acquisition stories - Page 2
Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer
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renewable energy
Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
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hybrid cloud
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SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.
Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
Braze has unveiled plans for new strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand, including a data centre in Sydney and a local headquarters, enhancing its regional presence.
The critical role of PR in mitigating risk during mergers & acquisitions
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cfo
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m&a
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digital strategy
In the volatile arena of mergers and acquisitions, effective public relations is essential for CFOs to manage stakeholder emotions and maintain trust.
Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs
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employment
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global expansion
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smes
Employment Hero has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue in the UK, now exceeding GBP £125 million, and increased its workforce by 60%.
KOMI Group reports 45% annual turnover growth in 2025
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youtube
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facebook
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digital media
KOMI Group has announced a remarkable 45% rise in annual turnover, bolstered by a 77% surge in Q4 revenues, as the Manchester-based digital media firm plans US expansion.
Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
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edutech
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airtrunk
A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.
DoiT acquires PerfectScale for Kubernetes optimisation
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storage
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paas
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devops
DoiT has acquired PerfectScale, a Kubernetes optimisation platform, to bolster its ability to manage and secure containerised workloads more efficiently.
AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.
Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio
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saas
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devops
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apm
Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.
Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.
SECO partners with impact.com to boost Senheng app usage
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network infrastructure
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ecommerce
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apps
S Ecosystem has teamed up with impact.com to boost its Senheng mobile app's user base and affiliate programme, aiming to enhance community engagement.
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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martech
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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.