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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 12

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Asia Pacific faces AI data centre gap despite booming demand

Fri, 30th May 2025
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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.
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Salesforce to acquire Informatica for equity value of USD $8 billion

Fri, 30th May 2025
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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.
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WiseTech to acquire e2open in USD $2.1bn cash deal

Tue, 27th May 2025
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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.
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Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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Siemens is set to acquire Excellicon to enhance its electronic design automation portfolio, boosting System-on-a-Chip design capabilities and workflow innovation.
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XPON acquires Alpha Digital to boost AI marketing services

Fri, 9th May 2025
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XPON Technologies has acquired Alpha Digital to boost AI-driven marketing, combining strategy expertise with advanced AI tech for personalised campaigns.
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
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Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer

Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.
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Professional firms face long M&A integrations due to old systems

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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A study reveals 86% of Professional Services firms find mergers slow due to outdated finance systems, urging tech upgrades for smoother integration and growth.
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GenAI adoption doubles across legal, tax & risk sectors

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Generative AI use in professional services has nearly doubled in a year, reaching 22%, with 95% expecting it central to workflows within five years.
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RadNet to acquire iCAD, expand AI breast imaging impact

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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RadNet plans to acquire iCAD, integrating its AI breast imaging tech into DeepHealth to enhance breast cancer diagnostics globally, scaling to 10m mammograms yearly.
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Challenges & growth trends in the 3D printer market

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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The 3D printer market faces a slowdown in Q4 2024, with major declines across segments, though entry-level systems show remarkable resilience amid economic challenges.
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InDebted welcomes Nic Chin as the new Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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InDebted has appointed Nic Chin as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Lachlan Heussler, to steer the company's ambitious growth plans.
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Legrand acquires CRS to boost ANZ data centre presence

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Legrand has acquired Computer Room Solutions for AUD $50 million, enhancing its data centre offerings and solidifying its presence in the ANZ market.
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Cybersecurity & AI lead MSP growth in recent report

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A new report from N-able projects the IT managed services market will reach an estimated USD $610 billion by 2025, spurred by cybersecurity and AI advancements.
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MSP report forecasts growth in revenue & cybersecurity

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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N-able's latest MSP Horizons Report reveals a buoyant outlook for the managed services sector, with 59% of providers expecting revenue growth of 20% by 2025.
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Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Analytics platform provider Alteryx has appointed Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen its leadership team.
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James Eyton joins Monta as CFO to drive global growth

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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Monta has appointed James Eyton as Chief Financial Officer to enhance its executive team, aiming for significant growth across Europe and North America.
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DoiT acquires PerfectScale for Kubernetes optimisation

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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DoiT has acquired PerfectScale, a Kubernetes optimisation platform, to bolster its ability to manage and secure containerised workloads more efficiently.
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CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.
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Jaywing & InvoCare partner to boost digital services

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Jaywing has been appointed by InvoCare to enhance digital customer experiences across 60 brands in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.