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Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer
Clean technologies

Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer

Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Hybrid Cloud

SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn

SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch
Digital Transformation

Braze strengthens ANZ presence with data centre, HQ launch

Braze has unveiled plans for new strategic investments in Australia and New Zealand, including a data centre in Sydney and a local headquarters, enhancing its regional presence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
KOMI Group reports 45% annual turnover growth in 2025
YouTube

KOMI Group reports 45% annual turnover growth in 2025

KOMI Group has announced a remarkable 45% rise in annual turnover, bolstered by a 77% surge in Q4 revenues, as the Manchester-based digital media firm plans US expansion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
DoiT acquires PerfectScale for Kubernetes optimisation
Storage

DoiT acquires PerfectScale for Kubernetes optimisation

DoiT has acquired PerfectScale, a Kubernetes optimisation platform, to bolster its ability to manage and secure containerised workloads more efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise
Data Protection

AttackIQ expands with DeepSurface's cybersecurity expertise

AttackIQ has acquired DeepSurface to enhance its cybersecurity services, aiming to improve risk management and bolster protections against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Comstor secures EMEA distribution rights for Splunk
Security Information and Event Management

Comstor secures EMEA distribution rights for Splunk

Westcon-Comstor has secured EMEA distribution rights for Splunk, enhancing its partnership with Cisco to boost opportunities for channel partners across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Tom Suter joins PAYSTRAX as UK regional sales director
Fintech

Tom Suter joins PAYSTRAX as UK regional sales director

PAYSTRAX has appointed Tom Suter as Regional Sales Director for the UK, aiming to boost its expansion across the UK and European markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project
Digital Transformation

CapitaLand invests USD $700m in Osaka data centre project

CapitaLand is investing over USD $700 million in a new data centre in Osaka, Japan, expanding its portfolio to meet rising digital demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
How giving Stock Exchange announcements a human touch can boost Your brand
Chief Financial Officer

How giving Stock Exchange announcements a human touch can boost Your brand

Stock exchange announcements needn't be dull; infusing them with human stories can enhance brand visibility and inspire stakeholder confidence.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
The critical role of PR in mitigating risk during mergers & acquisitions
Chief Financial Officer

The critical role of PR in mitigating risk during mergers & acquisitions

In the volatile arena of mergers and acquisitions, effective public relations is essential for CFOs to manage stakeholder emotions and maintain trust.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs
Employment

Employment Hero UK ARR grows 125%, with focus on SMEs

Employment Hero has more than doubled its annual recurring revenue in the UK, now exceeding GBP £125 million, and increased its workforce by 60%.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
EduTech

Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM

A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked
Fintech

Amazon Australia introduces PayTo with NAB & Banked

Banked has partnered with National Australia Bank to introduce PayTo on Amazon Australia, offering secure, direct payments from customers' bank accounts.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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