Acquisition stories - Page 4

Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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employment
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global expansion
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Employment Hero has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue in the UK, now exceeding GBP £125 million, and increased its workforce by 60%.

KOMI Group reports 45% annual turnover growth in 2025
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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youtube
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facebook
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digital media
KOMI Group has announced a remarkable 45% rise in annual turnover, bolstered by a 77% surge in Q4 revenues, as the Manchester-based digital media firm plans US expansion.

Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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edutech
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investment
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airtrunk
A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

DoiT acquires PerfectScale for Kubernetes optimisation
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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paas
DoiT has acquired PerfectScale, a Kubernetes optimisation platform, to bolster its ability to manage and secure containerised workloads more efficiently.

AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.

Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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saas
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devops
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apm
Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.

Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.

SECO partners with impact.com to boost Senheng app usage
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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network infrastructure
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ecommerce
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apps
S Ecosystem has teamed up with impact.com to boost its Senheng mobile app's user base and affiliate programme, aiming to enhance community engagement.

Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.

inploi announces major growth & tech innovations for 2025
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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hcm
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employment
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hr
inploi has seen a remarkable 150% growth in 2024, expanding partnerships with well-known brands and gearing up for significant international expansion.

UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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cybersecurity
UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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ransomware
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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martech
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ecommerce
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google
A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.

Aligned announces key leadership changes for growth
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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partner programmes
Aligned Data Centers has reshuffled its executive team with four key appointments aimed at enhancing strategic growth and operational efficiency.

Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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martech
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ai
Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.

Superloop appoints Jason Ashton to leadership role
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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uc
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asx
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superloop
Superloop has appointed Jason Ashton as Group Executive for Corporate Development & Smart Communities, boosting its leadership team.

IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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financial results
IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry’s Cylance
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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smartphones
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

Syrenis appoints Adam Binks as new Chief Executive Officer
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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data usage
Syrenis has appointed Adam Binks as CEO, bringing his expertise from SysGroup to lead the company's growth in the booming consent management market.