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BlackLine appoints Sam Balaji to Board for global growth drive
Digital Transformation

BlackLine appoints Sam Balaji to Board for global growth drive

BlackLine has appointed Sam Balaji, former Deloitte Consulting CEO, to its Board to drive global growth and accelerate AI-led digital finance transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth
Crypto

Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth

Paynt acquires Canadian payments firm E-xact to boost North American growth, targeting a further US acquisition by late 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone
Mergers and Acquisitions

Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone

Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability
Data governance

From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability

In today's volatile economy, CFOs who embrace AI, continuous forecasting, and cross-functional leadership are key to driving growth and profitability.

By Meredith Rowan • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world
Firewalls

The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world

Orange Business launches the Evolution Platform, reducing network costs up to 60% and enabling seamless digital transformation for global enterprises.

By Graham Allan • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand
Hyperscale

Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand

Asia Pacific faces a 15-25GW shortfall in AI-ready data centres by 2028 despite doubling capacity, due to power limits and evolving AI demands, CBRE warns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion
Mobile Device Management

Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion

Salesforce to acquire Informatica for USD $8 billion, enhancing AI capabilities by integrating Informatica's data services with its platform, deal to close fiscal 2027.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
WiseTech to acquire e2open in USD $2.1bn cash deal
Software-as-a-Service

WiseTech to acquire e2open in USD $2.1bn cash deal

WiseTech agrees to buy US supply chain software group e2open in an all-cash deal worth USD $2.1 billion, funded entirely with new debt.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio
Semiconductors

Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio

Siemens is set to acquire Excellicon to enhance its electronic design automation portfolio, boosting System-on-a-Chip design capabilities and workflow innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Huma acquires Aluna & partners with Eckuity to boost growth
Artificial Intelligence

Huma acquires Aluna & partners with Eckuity to boost growth

Huma acquires US-based Aluna to enhance its digital respiratory care offerings and partners with Eckuity Capital to boost its global healthcare M&A strategy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach
Cloud Services

Freedman Group acquires Lectrosonics to boost global audio reach

The Freedman Group has acquired US wireless audio maker Lectrosonics, enhancing its global portfolio with famed professional audio technology since 1971.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services
Digital Transformation

XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services

XPON Technologies has acquired Alpha Digital to boost AI-driven marketing, combining strategy expertise with advanced AI tech for personalised campaigns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
DevOps

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer

Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems
Cybersecurity

Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems

A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors
Digital Transformation

GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors

Generative AI use in professional services has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 22%, with 95% expecting it central to workflows within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
Partner Programmes

UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy

UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Australian legal tech startups join 2025 LawTech Hub cohort
Artificial Intelligence

Australian legal tech startups join 2025 LawTech Hub cohort

Five Australian startups join Lander & Rogers' 2025 LawTech Hub, focusing on AI tools to transform legal drafting, research, and due diligence processes.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025