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Atlas partners with datascalehr for major AI payroll revolution

Atlas collaborates with datascalehr to overhaul its global payroll and HR management systems, leveraging its AI-native technology for data accuracy upgrades.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024

Marketing Technologies

DataStax acquires AI start-up Logspace to enhance RAG application development

DataStax, a key player in the generative AI data industry, acquires AI start-up Logspace, inventor of the popular open-source visual framework Langflow, furthering application development and deployment speeds.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Marketing Technologies

DataStax acquires AI startup Logspace to boost Gen AI development

In a bid to simplify Gen AI development, DataStax is set to acquire AI startup, Logspace, developer of the open-source framework, Langflow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Hyperscale

Agri-tech sector braces for M&A surge as investment plummets

A 40% slump in agri-tech investments in 2023 has prompted industry changes and a predicted surge in M&A activity for 2024, with tech giants entering the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Instagram

Team5pm forms data-driven content group with acquisition

Data-focused video agency team5pm acquires Lijm Amsterdam to form a content group, capable of meeting the advanced demands of future Chief Marketing Officers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

IT Automation

Alan Sherman appointed VP of marketing at Gradient AI

AI solutions provider Gradient AI appoints Alan Sherman as VP of Marketing, leveraging his extensive experience to boost brand visibility and streamline processes.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Robotics

Synergy Logistics partners with Supply Chain BEST to boost WMS capabilities

US-UK based Synergy Logistics teams up with Supply Chain BEST, enhancing their WMS skills to adeptly manage their growing partner network and keep up with market fluctuations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce launches Pro Suite AI software for SMEs in market

Salesforce introduces Pro Suite, an AI-integrated CRM application, aimed at aiding SMEs generate leads and solidify customer relationships.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Snowflake's Data Clean Rooms now available after Samooha acquisition

Data cloud firm, Snowflake, makes innovative data clean rooms available, enabling secure and efficient data collaboration and sharing across businesses thanks to new acquisition, Samooha.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre containment solutions market to hit $3.17bn

Global data centre containment solutions market forecasted to surge to $3.17bn by 2034 due to increased investments by large corporations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Atlassian

Databricks sees impressive 70% growth in Australia & New Zealand

Databricks announces a 70% YoY growth in Australia and New Zealand, fuelled by increased local business adoption of its data and AI capabilities.

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

Data Analytics

insytz fintech debuts, aiming to democratise international investment insight

New fintech insytz aims to democratise global market insights, providing a visually engaging, algorithm-driven platform for investors at all levels to grasp market trends easily.

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

Cybersecurity

Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board

Cybersecurity luminary Vivek Ramachandran joins the Black Hat Arsenal review board, keen to mentor the future cyber professionals and further his commitment to the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Data Analytics

Exclusive Networks acquires NEXTGEN Group to bolster APAC presence

Cybersecurity giant, Exclusive Networks, unveils plans to fully acquire channel services firm, NEXTGEN Group, boosting its market presence across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A

In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Endpoint Protection

Evergreen acquires Digital Origin in UK managed IT services expansion

In a bid to expand UK presence, IT group Evergreen acquires Milton Keynes-based Digital Origin, marking its second UK market expansion effort after last year's purchase of The Final Step.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Software Combined Group acquires NZ firm Activate in first regional move

Sydney-based Software Combined Group acquires Auckland's Activate, a specialist in self-service automation, marking its first expansion into the New Zealand market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

eCommerce

Linnworks welcomes Stacy Kilgore as new Chief Financial Officer

Stacy Kilgore, with a proven track record in tech and finance, is now Linnworks' new CFO, poised to optimise efficiency and stimulate growth in the ecommerce platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

Clean technologies

Paynetics acquires Novus in sustainability-focused finance shift

Embedded finance provider, Paynetics, acquires UK's leading impact neobank, Novus, to strengthen environmental, social, and governance objectives.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Human Capital Management

UK's talent shortage inspires innovative workforce solutions

With approximately 9.25m individuals aged 16-64 out of the UK's workforce, businesses face a monumental talent deficit, driving companies to innovate in order to attract skilled employees.