Acquisition Stories - Page 27

UK Stories

Acquisition stories

Academia acquires Smartdesc to boost managed services

Academia has acquired Smartdesc for GBP £9 million, aiming to enhance its Technical Services portfolio and expand in the managed services sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024

Data Analytics

Teradata names Louis Landry as new Chief Technology Officer

Teradata has appointed Louis Landry as Chief Technology Officer, harnessing his decade-long experience to enhance the company's tech vision and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Cornerstone appoints Annee Bayeux as workforce agility lead

Cornerstone has appointed Annee Bayeux as its new International Workforce Agility Officer, enhancing its focus on adapting to the modern workforce landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Software-as-a-Service

Lucanet acquires Causal to enhance planning solutions

Lucanet has acquired UK-based Causal to enhance its Financial Planning and Analysis services, marking the third acquisition in two years.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Winning customer loyalty is a marathon, not a sprint

As the race for customer loyalty intensifies, Australian and New Zealand banks must modernise rapidly to meet soaring digital expectations.

By Jeremy Thomas • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Data Protection

Kaseya launches Kaseya 365 User with SaaS Alerts buyout

Kaseya has launched Kaseya 365 User and acquired SaaS Alerts, bolstering cybersecurity features for managed service providers aiming to enhance profitability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

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

Supply Chain

Epicor acquires Acadia to enhance frontline operations

Epicor has acquired Acadia Software, enhancing its commitment to providing advanced digital tools and insights to frontline workers in manufacturing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Data Protection

Logpoint named leader in IDC MarketScape SIEM for SMB 2024

Logpoint has been named a Leader in IDC MarketScape's Worldwide SIEM for SMB 2024, highlighting its advanced capabilities for cyber threat detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Crypto

Silicon Valley Bank provides USD $50M to Bugcrowd

Silicon Valley Bank has granted Bugcrowd USD $50 million to enhance its AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and accelerate growth in the global market.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint to acquire Normalyze, enhancing AI-powered DSPM

Proofpoint is set to acquire Normalyze, enhancing its Data Security Posture Management capabilities with AI technology by November 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

DigitalBridge to acquire Yondr Group in strategic move

DigitalBridge has unveiled plans to acquire Yondr Group, a key player in hyperscale data centres, amid rising demand driven by AI advancements.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Data Protection

Cohesity appoints Vasu Murthy as Chief Product Officer

Cohesity has appointed Vasu Murthy as Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer to enhance its data security portfolio amid substantial growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint announces acquisition of DSPM firm Normalyze

Proofpoint is set to acquire Normalyze for an undisclosed sum, targeting enhanced data security through AI-driven DSPM technology by November 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Data Analytics

Dayforce named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Dayforce has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud HCM Suites, marking its fifth consecutive year of achievement.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

High Performance Computing

HMC Capital acquires Global Switch Australia, promising growth

HMC Capital has acquired Global Switch Australia, a move set to reshape the region's data centre sector and enhance local investment and services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Anchora achieves Adobe Journey Optimiser specialisation

Anchora has secured its position as the first agency in the Asia-Pacific to achieve Adobe Journey Optimiser Specialisation, enhancing client marketing success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024