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EY launches cloud platform for strategic decision-making
Data Analytics

EY launches cloud platform for strategic decision-making

EY has launched 'EY Competitive Edge', a cloud platform using AI to provide critical insights from a vast data pool for strategic business decisions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer

TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
AI market poised to reach $990B by 2027, report says
Semiconductors

AI market poised to reach $990B by 2027, report says

Bain and Company's latest report predicts AI market to grow to $990 billion by 2027, driven by generative AI and sovereign AI ecosystems.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
ShopFully, MEDIA Central, Flipp join forces in global merger
Marketing Technologies

ShopFully, MEDIA Central, Flipp join forces in global merger

ShopFully, MEDIA Central, and Flipp merge to form the largest global 'drive-to-store' marketing firm, serving 400 million shoppers across 27 markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
EduTech

Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance

Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million
Financial Systems

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for USD $70 million

Xero acquires Syft Analytics for up to USD $70 million to boost its global analytics, reporting, and benchmarking capabilities for small businesses and accountants.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software for $875m
Unified Communications

Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software for $875m

Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software Group for $875 million, enhancing its AI-powered collaboration services. Deal to close by 30 Nov 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Exclusive: How Syniti's data-first approach is driving digital success
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How Syniti's data-first approach is driving digital success

Syniti's data-first methodology is revolutionising digital transformations, driving efficiency and savings for global industries via tailored enterprise data management.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion
Manufacturing

Siemens to acquire Altair Engineering for USD $10 billion

Siemens has reached an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering for an enterprise value of approximately USD $10 billion, enhancing its industrial software capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Swoop reports strong Q1 growth, reaffirms Vonex bid
Unified Communications

Swoop reports strong Q1 growth, reaffirms Vonex bid

Swoop has reported a 15% rise in recurring revenues for Q1 FY25 and reaffirmed its bid for Vonex Limited amid ongoing growth in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Actica acquires Gemba Advantage to boost tech capabilities
Data Analytics

Actica acquires Gemba Advantage to boost tech capabilities

Actica, supported by Sovereign Capital Partners, has acquired Gemba Advantage to strengthen its technology and cybersecurity capabilities for public sector clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
ScaleWise acquires Pug & Bear to boost UK startup growth
Mergers and Acquisitions

ScaleWise acquires Pug & Bear to boost UK startup growth

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%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia
Payment Technologies

Banked acquires Waave to expand Pay by Bank in Australia

Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth
Digital Transformation

Mark Humphries appointed Chair to boost Bluprintx growth

Bluprintx has appointed Mark Humphries as Chair, aiming to boost its global growth following the recent acquisition of ITG Commerce.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Identity security maturity brings higher value & growth
Data Analytics

Identity security maturity brings higher value & growth

SailPoint's latest report reveals that advanced identity security practices enhance value for organisations, with 83% experiencing fewer security issues in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
People First Bank sees growth in profit & loans post-merger
Fintech

People First Bank sees growth in profit & loans post-merger

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Logpoint acquires Muninn to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management

Logpoint acquires Muninn to bolster AI-driven cybersecurity

Logpoint has acquired Muninn to bolster its cybersecurity suite, integrating AI-driven NDR capabilities into its SIEM platform to enhance threat detection and response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies
Artificial Intelligence

UK CEOs optimistic on growth, shift to proactive deal strategies

UK CEOs are growing optimistic and shifting towards proactive deals. Investment in tech and strategic transactions are key.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024