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11:11 Systems buys Ntirety in VMware cloud partner push

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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11:11 Systems snaps up Ntirety, bolstering its VMware-focused private cloud portfolio as Broadcom narrows its cloud partner ecosystem.
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CrowdStrike to buy SGNL to boost AI-ready identity security

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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CrowdStrike will acquire identity security specialist SGNL to add continuous, AI-ready access enforcement across human and machine users.
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Semify buys Dragon Metrics to boost global AI SEO reach

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US-based Semify has bought Hong Kong's Dragon Metrics to expand its global AI-led SEO and reporting services across non-Google markets.
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Checkmarx buys Tromzo to boost AI-driven code security

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Checkmarx snaps up AI start-up Tromzo to fold reasoning-based agents into its AppSec platform and speed autonomous code security.
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Flexera buys ProsperOps, Chaos Genius to boost FinOps

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Flexera snaps up ProsperOps and Chaos Genius to fuse AI-driven automation into a single FinOps suite for cloud and data platform spend.
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GTreasury buys Solvexia to boost finance automation

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Ripple-owned GTreasury buys Australian fintech Solvexia to fuse treasury, reconciliation and compliance in one automated finance platform.
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Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Meta has bought Singapore AI start-up Manus, aiming to embed its autonomous general-purpose agent across consumer and business products.
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BlackLine buys WiseLayer to boost AI finance agents

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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BlackLine snaps up WiseLayer to embed AI agents in its Verity suite, automating complex close tasks and reshaping finance team workloads.
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Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.
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Workday expands AI capabilities with Sana integration, Pipedream deal

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Workday expands its workplace AI and enterprise knowledge capabilities by acquiring Sana and agreeing to buy Pipedream with 3,000+ third-party connectors.
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5 reasons we turned down a US$5 million acquisition

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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We turned down a US$5 million acquisition for our pre-revenue start-up, choosing global scale and long-term value over an early exit offer.
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Showpad & Bigtincan unite under new CEO to drive AI sales growth

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.
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Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.
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Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.
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Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.
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Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.
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F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security

Mon, 15th Sep 2025
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F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.
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SentinelOne to acquire Observo AI to boost AI-native security data

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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SentinelOne will acquire Observo AI to enhance its AI-native security data platform, aiming to improve threat detection and reduce data costs for customers.
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Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Australian firm Software Combined enters the Dutch market by acquiring Unified Streaming, marking its first European expansion and boosting tech presence.
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Advent set to acquire Automic Group to drive expansion plans

Sun, 7th Sep 2025
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Advent has agreed to acquire Automic Group, an Australasian investor administration platform, aiming to boost growth and global expansion plans.