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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges

M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Hybrid Cloud

HPE set to acquire Juniper Networks in $14 billion deal

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has agreed to acquire AI-native networks leader Juniper Networks for $14bn, a move set to double HPE's networking business and strengthen its edge-to-cloud strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A

Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning

RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Level Access set to acquire digital accessibility innovator UserWay

Digital accessibility giant, Level Access, announces deal to acquire AI tech firm UserWay, expanding accessibility solutions reach for organisations of varying sizes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jan 2024

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks boosts cybersecurity with Talon acquisition

Palo Alto Networks acquires Talon Cyber Security, a move that highlights the firm's growth in the cybersecurity sector and the introduction of Talon's enterprise browser technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Data Analytics

Epicor appoints Joe Ayers as new Executive Vice President & CFO

Epicor, a global industry-specific enterprise software firm, promotes Joe Ayers to Executive Vice President and CFO.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Sat, 23rd Dec 2023

Generative AI

Generative AI to play significant role in future of legal industry

Adam Ryan, VP at Litera, asserts Generative AI's significant future role in legal industry, predicting drastic changes by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Hybrid Cloud

Rocket Software to acquire OpenText's AMC for $2.27B by Q2 2024

Global tech giant Rocket Software plans to purchase OpenText's AMC for $2.27bn in Q2 2024, boosting its hybrid cloud capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Mergers and Acquisitions

Nicole Coleby named as new Managing Partner of Operations at Pop Group Holdings

Nicole Coleby has been appointed as the new Managing Partner of Operations at Pop Group Holdings, intending to bolster its global footprint.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023

Inflation

Gartner predicts key trends in M&A landscape through 2024

Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Leaseweb with Pieter Kraan

Leaseweb's Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Pieter Kraan, discusses the company's offerings and its focus on the APAC region.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

Risk & Compliance

Competitive risk key to high acquisition values for tech companies

Well-established tech companies that leverage strategic sale timing and maximise success through relationships can achieve premium M&A values.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023

Enterprise Content Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Eden Exchange with Raghu Rajakumar

Raghu Rajakumar, who is the Founder & CEO of Eden Exchange, joins us today to tell us more about Eden Exchange and how they are taking the company global.

By Tom Raynel • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023