Global Stories

LexisNexis completes acquisition of IDVerse for AI solutions

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired IDVerse, enhancing its AI-powered risk and fraud solutions to bolster identity verification and onboarding processes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Data Protection

Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m

Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 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

Supply Chain

Tusk unveils operations platform with $2m seed boost

Tusk Logistics has unveiled its innovative Tusk Operations Platform, backed by $2 million in funding, aiming to revolutionise shipping management for users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025

Internet of Things

Lantronix acquires NetComm, boosting Sapply's portfolio

Lantronix has acquired NetComm, enhancing Sapply's offerings with advanced IoT products, poised to boost their market positioning significantly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf completes acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has announced the completion of its acquisition of Blackberry's Cylance, integrating its advanced security capabilities into the Aurora platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

Hyperscale

Tritax Big Box acquires 50% stake in Heathrow joint venture

Burges Salmon has guided Tritax Big Box in a joint venture to enhance power delivery for a substantial new data centre at Heathrow, valued at GBP £5 billion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Logpoint & Netheimur team up to enhance Icelandic security

Logpoint has partnered with Icelandic firm Netheimur to bolster cybersecurity in Iceland, introducing its SIEM system for enhanced threat detection across sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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