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Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Fujitsu strengthens cyber security with new Australian, NZ division

Fujitsu intensifies its battle against cybercrime in Australia and New Zealand by establishing a dedicated team of data security specialists, consolidating regional expertise and acquisitions like Enable and oobe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Microsoft

Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders

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.

By Larry Robertson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

Customer Experience

Wolt expands tailored ad service to aid partner growth

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Power / Energy

Invercargill to get first Tier 4 Data Centre with T4 Group move

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

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Integration

Sharesies expands Australasian footprint with Orchestra acquisition

Sharesies expands its Aus-NZ footprint with the acquisition of equity management platform Orchestra, marking a significant stride in B2B growth and equity management services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

Internet of Things

SmartBear appoints Kevin Foster as Senior VP of Growth Marketing

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

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Titans of Tech - Mike East of Cado Security

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.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Fintech

INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Expereo promotes Ben Elms to CEO & Irwin Fouwels to Executive Chairman

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.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Risk & Compliance

WiseTech Global set to acquire Finnish company Aktiv Data

WiseTech Global is set to acquire Finland's Aktiv Data, a move aimed to bolster their strategy of creating a unified global customs system.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Customer Experience

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

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Cash flow

Hokodo secures GBP £100m debt facility to boost European B2B transactions

Hokodo, London's European digital payment terms provider, secures GBP £100m debt facility from global investor Viola Credit to support over GBP £1.5bn in B2B transactions across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Fintech

Luke Trayfoot joins Brite Payments as new CCO

Luke Trayfoot, former PayPal and MangoPay executive, takes on role as Chief Commercial Officer at Brite Payments, heading the effort to expand their real-time bank-to-bank payment solutions across Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

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