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Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm
Customer Experience

Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm

FPT surpasses $1bn in global IT service revenue, amid successful acquisitions and the launch of new automotive tech subsidiary.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable
Network Infrastructure

BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable

BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Inflation

Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges

M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Australian edtech Getmee triumphs in recent funding round
Deakin University

Australian edtech Getmee triumphs in recent funding round

Australian ed-tech startup Getmee secures funding led by Access Capital Ventures to facilitate its AI-supported English coaching platform's expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Zendesk acquires AI firm Klaus to enhance customer experience
DevOps

Zendesk acquires AI firm Klaus to enhance customer experience

Zendesk enhances its customer experience (CX) solutions by acquiring AI firm Klaus, aiming to optimise agent performance and increase customer interaction quality.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
HPE set to acquire Juniper Networks in $14 billion deal
Hybrid Cloud

HPE set to acquire Juniper Networks in $14 billion deal

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has agreed to acquire AI-native networks leader Juniper Networks for $14bn, a move set to double HPE's networking business and strengthen its edge-to-cloud strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Delinea acquires Authomize to amplify cloud-based identity threat defence
Cloud Security

Delinea acquires Authomize to amplify cloud-based identity threat defence

Security firm Delinea acquires key cloud-based identity threat detection player Authomize, aiming to bolster its Privileged Access Management solutions and improve defences against identity-based attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
CommScope completes Home Networks divestiture to Vantiva
Software

CommScope completes Home Networks divestiture to Vantiva

CommScope concludes divestiture of its Home Networks Business to Vantiva, gaining a 25% stake and potential $100m earn-out, set to minimally affect 2024 EBITDA outlook.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Calabrio acquires Wysdom to enhance AI & machine learning capabilities
Artificial Intelligence

Calabrio acquires Wysdom to enhance AI & machine learning capabilities

Calabrio acquires AI and virtual agent performance solutions firm, Wysdom, aimed at optimising their customer service with enhanced AI and machine learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A
Supply Chain

Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A

Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Alienware debuts Pro Wireless gaming peripherals at CES 2024
Gaming

Alienware debuts Pro Wireless gaming peripherals at CES 2024

Alienware has launched the Pro Wireless Mouse and Keyboard, its first peripherals aimed at competitive gaming, which debuted at CES 2024 and was inspired by professional esports athletes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
SonicWall bolsters cloud security offer with Banyan Security acquisition
Cloud Security

SonicWall bolsters cloud security offer with Banyan Security acquisition

SonicWall has expanded its cloud security capabilities with the takeover of Banyan Security, known for its innovative Security Service Edge solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning
Supply Chain

RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning

RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Satellite IoT emerges as key player in global environmental sustainability
Internet of Things

Satellite IoT emerges as key player in global environmental sustainability

Satellite Internet of Things technology is emerging as a key tool in global environmental sustainability initiatives, according to Ground Control.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
SentinelOne acquisition of PingSafe aimed at upgrading cloud security
Data Analytics

SentinelOne acquisition of PingSafe aimed at upgrading cloud security

AI-led security firm SentinelOne reveals plan to acquire cloud protection provider PingSafe, aiming to redefine cloud safety by integrating advanced AI and CNAPP capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Indosat and BDx Indonesia join forces to empower digital evolution
Digital Transformation

Indosat and BDx Indonesia join forces to empower digital evolution

Indosat and BDx Indonesia intensify partnership for digital evolution with the procurement of a portfolio of carrier-neutral colocation and edge sites across key Indonesian cities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Gamma Communications acquires EnableX for broadened European outreach
Resellers

Gamma Communications acquires EnableX for broadened European outreach

Gamma Communications cements its leadership in Europe's communication services by acquiring EnableX Group, integrating further value into their UCaaS space and bolstering partner growth opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business
Payment Technologies

Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business

Hitachi Payment Services bolsters its position in India's payments industry with the acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Management Business, now rebranded as Hitachi Cash Management Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024