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Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio
Software-as-a-Service

Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio

Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations
Data Analytics

Databricks acquires BladeBridge to boost SQL migrations

Databricks has acquired BladeBridge to simplify enterprise data warehouse migrations, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance for over ten thousand customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
inploi announces major growth & tech innovations for 2025
Human Capital Management

inploi announces major growth & tech innovations for 2025

inploi has seen a remarkable 150% growth in 2024, expanding partnerships with well-known brands and gearing up for significant international expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth
Digital Transformation

UBS report: entrepreneurs eye AI for industry growth

UBS has launched its first Global Entrepreneur Report, revealing that 62% of entrepreneurs see AI as their greatest business opportunity amidst economic uncertainties.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Marketing Technologies

Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Customer Experience

Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue

Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Malware

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
Manufacturing

IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024
DevOps

SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024

SAS has been named a category leader in Chartis Research's Model Risk Management Solutions 2024 report for the 11th consecutive year, showcasing its dominance in model governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

SECO partners with impact.com to boost Senheng app usage
Unified Communications

SECO partners with impact.com to boost Senheng app usage

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Aligned announces key leadership changes for growth
Hyperscale

Aligned announces key leadership changes for growth

Aligned Data Centers has reshuffled its executive team with four key appointments aimed at enhancing strategic growth and operational efficiency.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Superloop appoints Jason Ashton to leadership role
Unified Communications

Superloop appoints Jason Ashton to leadership role

Superloop has appointed Jason Ashton as Group Executive for Corporate Development & Smart Communities, boosting its leadership team.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Syrenis appoints Adam Binks as new Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Syrenis appoints Adam Binks as new Chief Executive Officer

Syrenis has appointed Adam Binks as CEO, bringing his expertise from SysGroup to lead the company's growth in the booming consent management market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
NFON aims for market leadership with new AI strategy
Digital Transformation

NFON aims for market leadership with new AI strategy

NFON has unveiled its ambitious NFON NEXT 2027 strategy, aiming for market leadership in AI-driven business communications and significant revenue growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Sectigo acquires Entrust's certificate business to expand
Encryption

Sectigo acquires Entrust's certificate business to expand

Sectigo has acquired Entrust's public certificate business, doubling its operations and enhancing its market presence in the rapidly evolving digital security landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Amber acquires Charge HQ to boost EV charging solutions
Cartech

Amber acquires Charge HQ to boost EV charging solutions

Amber has acquired Charge HQ, enhancing its electric vehicle charging solutions in Australia with advanced energy management technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025