Acquisition stories - Page 10

Databricks secures USD $10 billion in Series J funding, valuing the data and AI firm at USD $62 billion, as it plans major global expansions.

Boomi has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Rivery, enhancing its data management capabilities with advanced integration technologies.

SmartBear has appointed Steve Boss as Senior Vice President of Global Core Sales, aiming to enhance value amid growing pressures in software development.

DuploCloud has appointed Matt Amundson as Chief Marketing Officer and Kelly DeHart as Chief Revenue Officer to bolster its leadership team.

Singapore's Freshlybaked enhances its AI-powered hiring platform with three strategic hires amid a global talent crisis impacting 87% of companies.

Tradebyte forecasts a dynamic future for eCommerce in 2025, highlighting challenges from potential U.S. protectionism and the need for European brands to adapt.

A new survey reveals only 25% of employees have access to crucial new technology, signalling UK companies' unpreparedness for the challenges of 2025.

Unisys has unveiled its report, Top IT Insights for 2025, detailing eight pivotal trends shaping enterprise technology for future success.

Arctic Wolf has agreed to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160 million, integrating its AI-powered security into the Aurora Platform.

Neo4j is backing the creation of DXC Technology's Career Navigator, enhancing employee skill management and improving retention from 24% to under 15%.

Loop has acquired Wonderment to improve eCommerce operations, offering Shopify merchants enhanced order tracking and returns management tools.

Voluntas Elevate and Afinico have teamed up to support New Zealand businesses in scaling from $1 million to $100 million in annual revenue.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire IDVerse, aiming to enhance its fraud management capabilities with AI-powered technology.

Loop has acquired Wonderment to enhance its commerce operations for Shopify merchants, combining AI insights with real-time shipment tracking.

Cohesity has acquired Veritas' data protection business, becoming the largest provider in the sector with a valuation above $7 billion and over 12,000 clients.

Jamie Cairns of Fluent Commerce anticipates that 2025 will see a surge in AI utilisation and a stronger focus on customer loyalty in retail.

AppsFlyer’s 2024 report reveals a shift towards hybrid monetization in apps, essential for optimising revenue as user acquisition costs rise.

Forrester's latest report reveals over 80% of business buyers are unhappy with their providers, highlighting pressing challenges in B2B purchasing.

A new analysis reveals that 50% of cybersecurity incidents during M&A processes in 2024 were non-malicious, highlighting significant security challenges.

Orbus Software has acquired Sydney-based Capsifi to enhance its OrbusInfinity platform, aiming for a more robust enterprise transformation solution.