Global Stories

Motorola to acquire Theatro, enhancing AI for workers

Motorola Solutions is set to acquire Theatro, a Texas-based firm specialising in AI-driven software for frontline workers, enhancing safety and productivity.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025

Semiconductors

Integrity360 acquires Nclose to boost global expansion plans

Integrity360 has acquired South African cybersecurity firm Nclose, enhancing its global presence and expanding its staff to over 180 in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Dan Faulkner appointed CEO of SmartBear amid AI shift

SmartBear has appointed Dan Faulkner as its new CEO, succeeding Frank Roe, as the company seeks to enhance its product strategy in an AI-driven landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Endpoint Protection

WatchGuard acquires ActZero to boost cybersecurity services

WatchGuard Technologies has acquired ActZero to enhance its Managed Detection and Response services, boosting cybersecurity capabilities for clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Human Capital Management

Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada's SME market with tailored employment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Firewalls

Dragos names Ekta Singh-Bushell as first Chief Operating Officer

Dragos has appointed Ekta Singh-Bushell as its inaugural Chief Operating Officer, aiming to boost operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Storage

Pure Storage & Micron expand partnership for data centres

Pure Storage has expanded its collaboration with Micron Technology to enhance energy-efficient solutions for hyperscale data centres, integrating advanced NAND technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Application Security

Veracode acquires Phylum's tech to tackle software threats

Veracode has acquired Phylum's technology to enhance their ability to combat software threats, addressing rising risks in open-source software security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Seeing Machines secures GBP £26.2m from Mitsubishi Electric

Seeing Machines has secured a £26.2 million investment from Mitsubishi Electric Mobility to enhance driver monitoring technologies and expand in the automotive sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

Public Sector

Mail Metrics acquires Adare SEC, boosts UK market presence

Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive Networks launches Exclusive Global Solutions

Exclusive Networks has launched Exclusive Global Solutions (XGS), a new initiative to streamline its cybersecurity services for partners worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025

Phishing

Trend Micro named leader in Gartner email security review

Trend Micro has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, highlighting its innovative, AI-driven solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024

Human Capital Management

Deel acquires Assemble to bolster compensation strategy

Deel has acquired Assemble to enhance its global workforce management, aiming to simplify compensation management and boost pay transparency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024

Supply Chain

Groyyo promotes Nitin Jain to Co-founder role

Groyyo has promoted Nitin Jain to Co-Founder, recognising his vital role in the company's rapid growth in international markets, particularly exports.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Ransomware

Opswat acquires Fend to enhance cybersecurity for infrastructure

OPSWAT has acquired Fend, a cybersecurity firm, to expand its critical infrastructure protection capabilities, bolstering its data diode technology offerings.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024

Marketing Technologies

Otterly.AI exits stealth, helping brands monitor AI search

Otterly.AI has unveiled its AI search monitoring platform, attracting over 1,000 users and aiming to help brands navigate the challenges posed by generative AI search.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Customer Experience

Mapp acquires Dressipi to boost fashion AI capabilities

Mapp has acquired Dressipi, a leader in fashion AI, to enhance its marketing platform, improving customer experiences and profitability for retailers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Document Management

WiseTech to acquire ImpexDocs to boost CargoWise docs

WiseTech to buy Sydney-based ImpexDocs, bolstering CargoWise with expanded digital trade documentation and contract management tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Data Protection

Your.Cloud acquires HDUK to expand UK market presence

Your.Cloud has acquired HDUK, a UK-managed service provider in accountancy, as it aims to broaden its footprint in the European market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Hyperscale

Vertiv acquires chiller technology from BiXin Energy

Vertiv has acquired centrifugal chiller technology from BiXin Energy Technology, enhancing its portfolio for high-performance computing and AI applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025