Acquisition stories - Page 26

AI-powered retail personalisation is stepping up. Aiming for true one-to-one custom experiences, the industry leans into predictive AI, driven by robust data, to stay competitive.

Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya charts history at Fortune Media, becoming the first female CEO and spearheading the media giant's digital transformation and global expansion.

Armis, an asset intelligence cybersecurity firm, acquires Silk Security for $150M, aiming to create a comprehensive cyber threat management platform and bridge the gap between threat identification and resolution.

FPT Corporation lays out a new strategy targeting AI, Automotive, Semiconductors, Digital and Green Transformation, positioning Vietnam as a leading global hub for business and innovation.

Virtual payments leader Conferma boosts its strategic expansion plan, appointing seasoned fintech executive Kriya Patel as new Non-Executive Director amid significant company rebranding.

BeyondTrust's acquisition of privilege management solution Entitle will bolster its privileged identity security platform.

HiBob unveils Bob Hiring, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to streamline the hiring process, acknowledging the vital role of the right talent in driving business growth.

In a strategic move to enhance its customer experience, AI-Powered Analytics firm, ThoughtSpot, appoints veteran tech leader, Ahmed Quadri, as its new Chief Customer Officer.

A Nest Commerce report highlighting the usefulness of brand building in the digital world shows that full funnel performance eclipses traditional performance-only marketing, eliciting a 31% YoY ROAS boost for brands.

Satya Nadella's leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.

Wolt enhances partner growth by launching its dedicated ad service, Wolt Ads, offering tailored strategies for both small independent businesses and international brands.

T4 Group announces the construction of New Zealand's first Tier 4 Data Centre, a flagship of sustainability and innovation, in Invercargill, Southland.

Software development firm, SmartBear, welcomes Kevin Foster as Senior Vice President of Growth Marketing, leveraging his 25 years' experience to drive global growth.

Mike East, VP of International Sales at Cado Security, leads the charge in revolutionising cloud-based digital forensics with AI and automation to combat cyber threats.

After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.

Expereo reshuffles executive leadership, appointing Ben Elms as CEO and Irwin Fouwels as Executive Chairman, effective May 1st, 2024, to drive growth and bolster innovation.

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

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.

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.