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American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push
Software-as-a-Service

American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push

American Express acquires Hyper to bolster AI-powered expense tools for business customers as it expands commercial services automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash
Fintech

Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash

Payward to build US derivatives foothold with Bitnomial acquisition after decade-long licence drive gives it exchange, clearing and brokerage access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth
Unified Communications

Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth

Crescendo targets Britain and Europe with AI customer service push after topping USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
ServiceNow & Google Cloud widen AI agent partnership
Data Analytics

ServiceNow & Google Cloud widen AI agent partnership

ServiceNow and Google Cloud deepen AI tie-up as quarterly subscription revenue rises 19% and guidance is lifted after strong contract wins.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations
Firewalls

IP Fabric launches MCP server for network operations

IP Fabric unveils a governed MCP server for network operations, aiming to let enterprises use AI safely for troubleshooting, compliance and change planning.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
Safe Software appoints new finance & people chiefs
Marketing Technologies

Safe Software appoints new finance & people chiefs

Safe Software has named seasoned executives Judd Lee and Vanessa Ribreau to key leadership roles as it pushes towards USD $250 million in revenue by 2028.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
9fin launches full Asia Pacific platform after funding
Data Analytics

9fin launches full Asia Pacific platform after funding

9fin expands into Asia Pacific with a full credit market platform, giving banks and asset managers wider access after its USD $170 million fundraise.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition
Firewalls

ServiceNow completes USD $7.75 billion Armis acquisition

ServiceNow bolsters cyber security push with Armis buyout, adding real-time asset visibility and deepening its platform after Veza.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Last week
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
Software-as-a-Service

Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts

Pinewood boosts annual revenue and EBITDA as testing begins at Lithia's US dealerships, with cash rising and medium-term growth targets intact.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement
Manufacturing

Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement

Prometheus Group turns to procurement with Tamarack deal, linking asset management software to supplier agreements for mining and heavy industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau
Data Analytics

Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau

Creditinfo snaps up the remaining stake in KIB Latvia, giving it full control of the bureau and a bigger platform in the Baltic market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform
Software-as-a-Service

Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform

Huboo snaps up Sorted in a deal set to link fulfilment, shipping and returns on one platform for retailers across the UK and Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Tenarai appoints ex-GlobalLogic chief Shashank Samant
Digital Transformation

Tenarai appoints ex-GlobalLogic chief Shashank Samant

Tenarai boosts board with former GlobalLogic chief Shashank Samant as it pushes to scale enterprise AI services and win larger clients.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus
Partner Programmes

UK bolt-on acquisitions fall 61% as AI shifts focus

UK private equity-backed platform firms cut bolt-on acquisitions sharply in 2025, with technology, insurance and education among the weakest sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
TeamSystem posts record revenue as AI push lifts growth
Digital Transformation

TeamSystem posts record revenue as AI push lifts growth

TeamSystem says overseas expansion and fresh AI editions drove 2025 revenue to EUR €1.15 billion, with EBITDA up 24% and margins widening.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand
DevOps

Azul gains momentum on enterprise Java cloud demand

Azul's FY26 surge was fuelled by enterprise Java demand, with finance, healthcare and retail driving bookings as the firm expanded partnerships and tooling.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens
Fintech

Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens

Fintech's middle tier is under strain as tighter funding, heavier regulation and AI-driven competition favour big platforms and fresh startups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week