Acquisition stories
Growth Lending and Aros Kapital have joined forces to provide GBP£1 billion in loans to UK SMEs over the next 5 to 6 years, targeting various sectors.
Bluprintx has appointed Mark Humphries as Chair, aiming to boost its global growth following the recent acquisition of ITG Commerce.
Wolt has released a report marking its 10th anniversary, revealing EUR €19 billion in economic activity generated across 1,000 cities over the decade.
WorkBuzz has acquired Agenda Consulting to enhance engagement services for global not-for-profits, combining expertise to support employee and volunteer experiences.
eCommerce brands are urged to rethink their reliance on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, adopting a year-round strategy to foster customer loyalty and sustainable growth.
Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.
Nearmap has launched Generation 6 of its AI model, featuring over 130 location-based detections to enhance decision-making across various sectors.
Amplitude's 2024 Next Hottest Products Report reveals five leading products boasting over 200% growth through effective customer engagement strategies.
Ripple has unveiled an update to its Custody platform, enhancing features for fintechs with improved security and real-time transaction monitoring.
Kyriba has launched its GenAI-driven App Studio, a low-code platform aimed at boosting financial agility and connectivity for CFOs and finance teams.
SecurityScorecard has redefined its focus, transitioning to Supply Chain Detection and Response services to tackle increasing third-party cybersecurity threats.
Aryaka has unveiled an upgrade to its Unified SASE as a Service, enhancing security features with CASB and RBI to combat growing cyber threats.
Contrast Security has appointed Faya Peng as General Manager of its rapidly growing Application Detection and Response division, enhancing its cybersecurity strategy.
Commvault has launched its innovative Cloud Rewind solution, aimed at enhancing cyber resilience for cloud-first organisations post-cyberattack.
Commvault has launched its Cloud cyber resilience platform on AWS, introducing features aimed at strengthening data protection for customers.
SmartSat CRC and the Hellenic Space Centre have signed a deal to enhance cooperation in space science and technology between Australia and Greece.
Banked has acquired Australian payment technology firm Waave, aiming to dominate the real-time payments market and enhance the Pay by Bank experience.
With SMEs juggling over 200 software applications, the emergence of Employment Operating Systems promises to streamline HR tasks and reduce costs dramatically.
Swoop has appointed Tomas Diaz as the new Head of Moose Mobile, focusing on customer experience and growth following the acquisition in November 2022.
As Cyber Weekend approaches, Australian retailers face increased pressure to enhance delivery services amid subdued spending and rising consumer expectations.