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Acuity launches Agent Fleet AI to boost efficiency for banks

Acuity Knowledge Partners launches Agent Fleet, an AI platform designed to boost efficiency for banks, asset managers and private equity firms without more staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

DevOps

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

DevOps

SolarWinds acquired by Turn/River Capital for USD $4.4 billion

Turn/River Capital has acquired SolarWinds for USD $4.4 billion, taking the company private and removing it from the New York Stock Exchange.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

Robotic Process Automation

Allvue's Nexius platform promises faster, unified private data

Allvue Systems launches Nexius, a cloud-native AI-ready data platform to streamline private capital data management and analytics globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Virtualisation

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor to drive global revenue growth

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation following Advent International acquisition.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Drones

Eva Zhuang becomes first female Partner at Boman Group

Boman Group has appointed Eva Zhuang as a Partner, making her the first woman in the role, as the firm prepares to launch new funds in 2024.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025

Hyperscale

Magaya enhances performance with Tessell's PostgreSQL

Magaya has revamped its database system with Tessell's managed PostgreSQL, boosting performance tenfold and ensuring efficient cloud scalability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Data Privacy

Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia

Banyan Software has acquired healthcare technology firm Medtech Global, enhancing its reach in Australia and New Zealand's healthcare markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Digital Transformation

Thoughtworks appoints new leaders to drive growth strategy

Thoughtworks has announced key leadership changes with Chief Strategy Officer and APAC Regional Managing Director appointments.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025

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

Stories from Other Regions

Private Equity stories

Artificial Intelligence

WorkBuzz secures GBP £4 million to boost AI & global expansion

YFM Equity Partners boosts investment in WorkBuzz to GBP £8.8m as the platform's revenue nears GBP £5m, backing AI-driven employee engagement growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Smart Cities

QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth

QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Apr 2025

Supply Chain

Lab0 appoints Grogan & Riedel to its Board of Directors

Lab0 has appointed Jim Grogan and Kelly Riedel to its Board of Directors, aiming to enhance its leadership in robotics automation and supply chain innovations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Data Analytics

EY-Parthenon expands in Canada, invests USD $250 million in AI

EY-Parthenon expands across EY Canada's Strategy and Transactions practice, investing USD $250m in AI to boost M&A and strategic advisory services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025

Business Transformation

Finity appoints Dale Simkiss as Non-Executive Director

Finity has appointed Dale Simkiss as a Non-Executive Director, leveraging his extensive recruitment expertise to drive compliance and operational efficiency.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

How AI Is Transforming Risk Management Amid Data Privacy Challenges in Private Equity

AI is revolutionising risk management in private equity, enabling firms to navigate data privacy challenges and enhance decision-making strategies effectively.

By Rajasekar Sukumar • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Leadership

BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO

Jon James has been appointed as CEO of BT Business, set to take the helm next month, as the company shifts focus towards the UK market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Capital Management

UK tech firms face financial obstacles to scaling growth

A report by Menzies reveals 90% of UK tech firms face significant financial hurdles, with high operational costs and funding difficulties limiting growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Grants

Government support gaps hinder UK tech innovation growth

An expert panel has raised concerns about government support for UK tech innovation, highlighting gaps that threaten the growth of SMEs seeking R&D funding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe

Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025