Acquisition stories - Page 4

DoiT earns dual Microsoft partner designations for Azure
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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hyperscale
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cx
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martech
DoiT has secured two prestigious Microsoft partner designations, boosting its capabilities in Modern Work and Digital & App Innovation on Azure.

Tenable to acquire Vulcan Cyber for USD $147 million
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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cloud security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Tenable has confirmed its acquisition of Vulcan Cyber for an estimated USD $147 million, enhancing its Exposure Management platform with advanced capabilities.

VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.

Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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leadership
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mentorship
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acquisition
Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.

Exabeam appoints new regional sales manager for ANZ
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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casb
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cybersecurity
Exabeam has appointed Andrew Balestrieri as Regional Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, bringing 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience.

DYOR partners Ava Labs amid drastic Avalanche fee cuts
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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defi
DYOR has partnered with Ava Labs to enhance the Avalanche blockchain experience, capitalising on a dramatic 96% cut in gas fees.

LG acquires majority of Bear Robotics to boost AI robots
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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ai
LG Electronics has acquired a controlling 51% stake in Bear Robotics, enhancing its AI-driven robotics capabilities as part of a strategic growth initiative.

CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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software development
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accelerator
Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London’s CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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entrepreneurship
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agriculture
New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

Battle for survival: Turning peak season learnings into 2025 strategies
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Retailers face a survival battle in 2025, with economic pressures and customer expectations reshaping the e-commerce landscape following a strong 2024 peak season.

Real-time KYC: Tipping the balance in corporate banking’s digital revolution
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
As corporate banking undergoes a digital transformation, real-time KYC processes powered by Corporate Digital Identity are set to significantly enhance operational efficiency.

AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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network infrastructure
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dlp
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risk & compliance
AccuWeather has acquired TOA Systems' lightning network, enhancing global lightning detection capabilities and aiming to improve safety and preparedness.

Clay secures USD $40 million, valued at USD $1.25 billion
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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ai agents
Clay has raised USD $40 million in Series B funding, boosting its valuation to USD $1.25 billion following impressive revenue growth and strategic acquisitions.

Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software engineering
SmartBear has appointed Vineeta Puranik as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rapid AI advancements.

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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genai
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ai
Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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hcm
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workforce management
The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.

Global clickstream analytics market to reach USD $4.84bn
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The global clickstream analytics market is set to expand from USD $1.71 billion in 2025 to USD $4.84 billion by 2033, driven by rising e-commerce and smart analytics.

EPAM Systems expands partnership with Google Cloud for AI
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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power / energy
EPAM Systems is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to deliver AI-powered solutions across media, energy, and retail sectors, driving digital transformation.

ControlUp reports 30% growth in ARR for 2024 success
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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software development
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microsoft
ControlUp reports impressive growth for 2024, with a 30% rise in annual recurring revenue and a 629% surge in sales pipeline, amid expansion and innovation.

From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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cx
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martech
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ecommerce
As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.