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M&A / Mergers and Acquisitions stories - Page 3

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Telstra set to acquire tech consultancy firm Versent for $267.5M
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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microsoft
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iam
Telstra to buy tech consultancy firm Versent for $267.5m, aiming to boost growth and support digitisation of Australian businesses.
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Tata Communications seals acquisition of global CPaaS player Kaleyra
Sun, 15th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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engineering
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telco
Tata Communications acquires global CPaaS player Kaleyra, bolstering cutting-edge customer interaction capabilities.
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Australian firm Kismet acquires Media.com to combat fake news
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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web development
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financial results
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clickbait
Kismet Group acquires Media.com to offer a platform combating misinformation and protecting users' reputation.
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Permira becomes majority shareholder in CSI Group amid leadership shakeup
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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microsoft
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cloud services
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data protection
Permira becomes main stakeholder in tech firm CSI Group in major ownership shakeup, anticipating significant growth.
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Apica launches generative AI assistant for enhanced data management
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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ai
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m&a
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data management
Apica announces GenAI assistant for Ascent Platform post acquiring Logiq.ai, set to enhance global data management.
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AMD acquires Nod.ai to boost open AI software capabilities
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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endpoint protection
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edr
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ai
AMD strengthens its AI software competencies with the acquisition of Nod.ai, anticipating enhanced AI solutions for its products.
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Bazaarvoice acquires AI driven marketing platform Affable.ai
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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m&a
Bazaarvoice acquires Affable.ai, an AI-driven influencer marketing platform, expanding its capacity for social commerce integration.
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Strategic positioning essential for pre-scaled tech companies seeking premium M&A valuations
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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investment
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m&a
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dai magister
Tech M&A activity is shifting to a buyer's market in 2023, with low valuations and attractive growth assets available, according to DAI Magister.
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CommScope to sell home networks business to Vantiva
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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wireless networks
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network infrastructure
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software
CommScope is set to divest its Home Networks Business to Vantiva as part of its portfolio optimization efforts, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2023.
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WiseTech Global acquires MatchBox for container optimisation
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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investment
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m&a
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productivity
WiseTech Global acquires MatchBox Exchange to optimize reuse of shipping containers and boost efficiency in the logistics industry.
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Thales acquires Tesserent, boosting ANZ cyber sovereignty
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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cloud protection
Thales completes acquisition of Tesserent, bolstering its international cyber presence and strengthening Australia's cybersecurity landscape.
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Tricentis boosts mobile testing with Virtual Mobile Grid launch
Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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apple
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samsung
Tricentis launches Virtual Mobile Grid, enhancing its mobile testing capabilities and ensuring superior app quality.
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NICE acquires LiveVox, bolstering customer experience with AI integration
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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ai
NICE is set to acquire LiveVox, enhancing its CX services with integrated AI and proactive outreach capabilities.
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Somerville rebranded as Atturra Managed Services
Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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managed services
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partner programmes
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m&a
Atturra Managed Services will build on the four-decade track record of success that Somerville has achieved in delivering enterprise-grade managed services.
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Acheron marks the first search fund acquisition in NZ
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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acheron capital
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m&a
Acheron Capital has announced the acquisition of Wellington, New Zealand's cybersecurity business, Scientific Software and Systems.
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Rapid7 enhances MDR service with advanced endpoint prevention and forensic capabilities
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
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ransomware
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Rapid7 enhances its Managed Detection and Response service with new endpoint prevention and forensics capabilities.
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Paessler AG acquires Swiss technlogy company ITPS AG
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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paessler
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m&a
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itps
Paessler AG, an IT, OT, and IoT monitoring solutions provider, has announced the successful acquisition of ITPS Group.
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Evolve appoints Lee Simpson as CFO Amidst Rapid Growth & Strategic Expansion
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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m&a
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expansion
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financial services
IT provider Evolve has announced a series of key appointments, including Lee Simpson as CFO, as part of its growth plan.
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Sapphire acquires Awen to move towards OT specialisation
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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it infrastructure
The appointment of new CEO, Ian Thomas, and acquisition signals the next phase of growth for wholly UK-based Sapphire.
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Superloop makes final offer to acquire Symbio Holdings
Tue, 26th Sep 2023
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telco
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asx
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superloop
Superloop offers £2.91 per share to acquire Symbio Holdings in Australian telecoms sector shake-up, with potential value of £3.06 per share.
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CrowdStrike bolsters cloud security with Bionic acquisition
Wed, 20th Sep 2023
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ai security
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
A landmark deal to acquire industry pioneer Bionic is announced by CrowdStrike, enhancing cloud security prowess.
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Recharge acquires StartSelect to consolidate prepaid payments
Fri, 15th Sep 2023
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cloud services
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martech
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commerce systems
The acquisition will enable Recharge to reach revenues of €750 million next year and provide consumers with a wide range of digital gift cards globally.
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Mark Brayan appointed CEO at Soprano Design
Thu, 14th Sep 2023
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ai
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strategy
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m&a
Soprano Design appoints Mark Brayan as CEO, aiming to lead the company into a new era of success in enterprise communications.
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Optic Security unveils new era in security solution
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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optic security group
Optic Security Group has announced that its trans-Tasman business has been acquired outright by Arena Investors, LP, a New York-based global investment firm.