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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories
Zendesk to acquire Forethought in agentic AI expansion
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digital transformation
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martech
Zendesk to buy AI agent platform Forethought in its biggest deal in nearly 20 years, betting on self-improving automation in customer service.
Zendesk to buy Forethought in agentic AI expansion drive
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Zendesk moves to buy Forethought, betting on agentic AI agents to resolve most customer issues autonomously across platforms and channels.
Google backs 14 Canadian AI startups in new cohort
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agricultural technology
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data protection
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smart cities
Google has picked 14 Canadian AI startups for its latest accelerator cohort, spanning healthcare, finance, industry and agriculture.
Smart Communications names David Hamilton as Chairman
2 days ago
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saas
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document management
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digital transformation
Smart Communications appoints veteran fintech executive David Hamilton as Chairman to steer global expansion and AI push in regulated sectors.
ALSO lifts 2025 profit, raises dividend, eyes growth
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cloud services
ALSO posts record 2025 results, boosts dividend and cash, and forecasts higher 2026 EBITDA as cloud growth and acquisitions drive gains.
Goldman Sachs Alternatives backs Schellman expansion
3 days ago
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data protection
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cloud security
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partner programmes
Goldman Sachs Alternatives to take stake in Schellman, backing global expansion in AI governance, cybersecurity compliance and digital trust.
Backbase names Didier Van der Coelden CFO for AI push
3 days ago
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase appoints Didier Van der Coelden as CFO to steer growth and AI-led banking platform expansion across its global operations.
Lyten's USD $5bn deal to build Swedish battery hub
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Lyten buys Northvolt's Swedish battery assets in a USD $5bn deal, planning a Skellefteå hub fusing cell plants with vast AI data centres.
Nasuni buys Resilio to boost edge file access speed
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storage
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vpns
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hybrid cloud
Nasuni snaps up Resilio to fuse edge caching with cloud file services, promising faster access and fewer VPN headaches for remote staff.
From practicing lawyer to legal engineer: Why the safe bet isn't always the best bet
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
A former BigLaw lawyer explains how swapping the safe partnership track for legal tech unlocked purpose, innovation and a front-row seat to AI.
Delinea buys StrongDM to secure AI-era privileged access
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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pam
Delinea acquires StrongDM to fuse privileged access management with JIT runtime controls, targeting AI-era human and machine identities.
Delinea buys StrongDM to tackle AI-driven access risk
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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pam
Delinea acquires StrongDM to fuse privileged access tools with just‑in‑time authorisation, tackling AI‑driven identity and access risks.
Creative ITC opens Houston base to drive US growth
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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digital transformation
Creative ITC has opened a Houston headquarters to spearhead US growth, targeting architecture, engineering and energy clients nationwide.
Amperity hires Bridget Perry as chief marketing officer
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cx
Amperity names seasoned SaaS marketer Bridget Perry as CMO to drive global growth and sharpen its AI-focused customer data platform.
Carta buys ListAlpha to launch integrated private CRM
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crm
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fintech
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cloud security
Carta acquires ListAlpha and launches Carta CRM, unifying front-office relationship tools with back-office fund data for private capital firms.
From "Too Bold" to “Catalyst': How one CRO builds the next generation of women leaders
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smart cities
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cx
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martech
Miovision's revenue chief turns “too bold” into a blueprint for mentoring women and reshaping leadership in mobility technology.
From M&A to AI: What my career pivot taught me about leading with purpose
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
A former M&A lawyer reveals how a leap into legal AI unlocked purpose, creativity and new paths for women leading change in tech.
Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6
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digital transformation
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cartech
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it automation
Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.
MSCI to acquire Compass to boost multi-asset indexes
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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data management
MSCI is buying Compass Financial Technologies to deepen its multi-asset and crypto index capabilities and expand bespoke benchmark services.
ECI buys Drypowder to boost ERP payments & AR tools
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saas
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manufacturing
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data analytics
ECI acquires Drypowder to embed AI-driven AR and digital payments into its ERP platforms for construction and building materials users.