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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 11

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LevelBlue acquires Trustwave to create largest managed security firm

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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LevelBlue has acquired Trustwave, creating the world's largest pure-play managed security firm with enhanced AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities.
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TrustedTech rebrands to boost Microsoft cloud & AI services

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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TrustedTech rebrands to focus on Microsoft cloud and AI services, driving an eleven-fold revenue increase and expanding enterprise support across UK and US markets.
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Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.
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Litera unveils generative AI tools to transform Kira platform

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Litera has integrated generative AI into its Kira platform, enhancing contract review and due diligence for legal teams with faster, multilingual analysis.
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W&I insurance claims rise for small deals across Pacific region

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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W&I insurance claims are rising in the Pacific, with 80% from deals under AUD $500m and payouts totalling around AUD $30m in the past year.
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Circuitwise expands in New Zealand with Assembly Specialists deal

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Circuitwise Group is set to expand in New Zealand by acquiring Christchurch-based Assembly Specialists, its second acquisition in the country this year.
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JLL appoints new Asia Pacific leaders for energy transition team

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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JLL appoints Andy Powell and JC Champalaune to lead its Asia Pacific Energy & Infrastructure team, boosting focus on energy transition across the region.
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Cognition secures Windsurf in a dramatic industry shake-up

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Cognition has acquired Windsurf's core assets post-failed OpenAI and Google deals, reshaping the competitive AI coding tools market in July 2025.
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InDebted acquires Debtworks to boost New Zealand collections

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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InDebted has acquired Debtworks, enhancing its New Zealand debt collection capabilities and appointing Leyden Tolhurst as its first local country head.
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Entry-level 3D printers drive market growth as high-end falters

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.
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Five use cases that justify ditching VPNs for good

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Organisations face rising VPN breaches and slow speeds, prompting a shift to Zero Trust Network Access for safer, faster hybrid work and cloud migration.
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Verdane partners with Guardsquare to boost mobile security growth

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Verdane has partnered with Guardsquare to expand its mobile app security services globally, addressing rising cyberthreats with enhanced products and growth strategies.
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Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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The Isle of Man and EDM Council launch a global framework treating data as a capital asset to boost value, investment, and innovation in the data economy.
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HPE completes Juniper Networks deal to boost AI & cloud focus

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has completed its acquisition of Juniper Networks, doubling its networking business and boosting AI and hybrid cloud capabilities.
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Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.
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The end of standalone CDPs?

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Recent mergers in MarTech signal the end of standalone CDPs, as companies focus on unified customer data platforms for seamless experiences.
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BlackLine appoints Sam Balaji to Board for global growth drive

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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BlackLine has appointed Sam Balaji, former Deloitte Consulting CEO, to its Board to drive global growth and accelerate AI-led digital finance transformation.
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Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.
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From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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In today's volatile economy, CFOs who embrace AI, continuous forecasting, and cross-functional leadership are key to driving growth and profitability.
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The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Orange Business launches the Evolution Platform, reducing network costs up to 60% and enabling seamless digital transformation for global enterprises.