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BAI Communications completes Titan ICT integration & rebrand

BAI Communications deepens its push into critical networks by folding Titan ICT into its operations, broadening services across mining, energy and transport.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

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Data Analytics

Worldly buys Bendi to deepen supply chain visibility

Worldly buys Bendi to bolster supply chain mapping as Chief Executive Officer Scott Raskin targets deeper tier supplier risk monitoring.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Analytics

Quantum Machines opens Delft R&D office after QHarbor deal

Quantum Machines acquires QHarbor and sets up a Delft R&D office to deepen its European quantum push and bolster control-layer software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Firewalls

Infoblox completes Axur buy to boost digital risk protection

Infoblox widens its cyber security reach with Axur deal, adding AI-powered takedown tools to hunt phishing, impersonation and dark web threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

ThreatDown names finance & marketing chiefs to drive growth

ThreatDown bolsters its leadership with Chung Ip as Chief Financial Officer and Lisa O'Reilly as vice president of marketing to back partner-led growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Adobe completes Semrush deal to boost AI search tools

Adobe completes Semrush acquisition to widen its customer experience suite with SEO and AI visibility tools for brands.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Manufacturing

SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push

SAP to acquire Dremio in a bid to bolster its data platform, with the Chief Technology Officer touting open standards for AI-ready analytics.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Data Analytics

SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research

SAP to invest more than EUR €1 billion in Prior Labs, creating a Europe-based AI research lab for structured business data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Jade Software revenue rises as profit falls after MADCAP

Jade Software posts 8% revenue growth to NZD $48.8 million as acquisition and investment costs drag profit lower in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 6 days ago

Digital Transformation

Noledge acquires Pimbrook to expand in Ireland & UK

Noledge expands across Ireland and the UK with Pimbrook deal, lifting revenue to EUR €10 million and adding 14 staff to the group.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra acquires Avant to boost payments platforms

Tech Mahindra buys Avant to expand payments and wealth technology, targeting North American banks modernising systems and tightening compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week

Gaming

Version 1 agrees to acquire CreateFuture in AI push

Version 1 to expand in regulated tech markets with CreateFuture acquisition, creating a 4,250-strong group and topping EUR €500 million revenue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Cognizant lifts margin outlook after bookings jump

Cognizant raises margin guidance after first-quarter bookings surged 21% and it struck seven large deals, including one mega contract, as revenue grew.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Sage buys Doyen AI to speed finance software rollout

Sage acquires Doyen AI and adds new Intacct, HCM and developer tools as it pushes AI deeper into finance software workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

ClearCourse buys Kurve to boost hospitality software

ClearCourse has bought Kurve and its pointOne EPOS brand, expanding into self-service kiosks and digital ordering for hospitality operators across the UK.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

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Customer Relationship Management

Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal

Acquirz strengthens leadership team with Kevin Smith and Kelly Merchant as the Cheltenham firm scales after acquiring Marketscan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services

Waracle chief executive David Tuck said the Edinburgh consultancy's 28-strong team will deepen its cloud, data and AI expertise as turnover tops GBP £2 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 5 days ago