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Asian Stories

Acquisition stories

VMware customers face rising costs amid market changes

A Rimini Street report reveals VMware customers are seeking alternatives to subscription models, with 79% satisfied yet concerned about rising costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Deel

Freshlybaked strengthens team with key strategic hires

Singapore's Freshlybaked enhances its AI-powered hiring platform with three strategic hires amid a global talent crisis impacting 87% of companies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

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

Phishing

SquareX appoints David Smith as new Chief Revenue Officer

SquareX has appointed David Smith as its Chief Revenue Officer, aiming to enhance its browser security solutions amidst global tech challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024

Human Capital Management

Humanforce acquires LiveHire in USD $17.2M HR tech deal

Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

Data Protection

Cohesity completes merger with Veritas, becomes largest data protection software provider

Cohesity has merged with Veritas' data protection business, emerging as the world's largest data protection software provider, securing over $1.7 billion in revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Databricks raises USD $10 billion, valued at USD $62 billion now

Databricks secures USD $10 billion in Series J funding, valuing the data and AI firm at USD $62 billion, as it plans major global expansions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Boomi to acquire Rivery, enhancing data management

Boomi has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Rivery, enhancing its data management capabilities with advanced integration technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Steve Boss appointed as senior VP of Global Core Sales

SmartBear has appointed Steve Boss as Senior Vice President of Global Core Sales, aiming to enhance value amid growing pressures in software development.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Data Privacy

DuploCloud appoints Amundson & DeHart to leadership team

DuploCloud has appointed Matt Amundson as Chief Marketing Officer and Kelly DeHart as Chief Revenue Officer to bolster its leadership team.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Customer Experience

Tradebyte predicts challenges & strategies for 2025

Tradebyte forecasts a dynamic future for eCommerce in 2025, highlighting challenges from potential U.S. protectionism and the need for European brands to adapt.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Ransomware

Arctic Wolf to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160m

Arctic Wolf has agreed to acquire Cylance from BlackBerry for USD $160 million, integrating its AI-powered security into the Aurora Platform.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Loop acquires Wonderment to boost eCommerce operations

Loop has acquired Wonderment to improve eCommerce operations, offering Shopify merchants enhanced order tracking and returns management tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Customer Experience

LexisNexis to acquire IDVerse for advanced AI fraud tools

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire IDVerse, aiming to enhance its fraud management capabilities with AI-powered technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Software-as-a-Service

Kolsquare acquires Woomio to boost European market reach

Kolsquare has acquired Woomio to strengthen its foothold in Europe's influencer marketing sector, enhancing regional impact and service offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024

Customer Experience

Survey reveals UK firms unprepared for 2025 skill demands

A new survey reveals only 25% of employees have access to crucial new technology, signalling UK companies' unpreparedness for the challenges of 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Hybrid Cloud

Unisys reveals key tech trends shaping future enterprises

Unisys has unveiled its report, Top IT Insights for 2025, detailing eight pivotal trends shaping enterprise technology for future success.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Neo4j supports DXC's career management portal launch

Neo4j is backing the creation of DXC Technology's Career Navigator, enhancing employee skill management and improving retention from 24% to under 15%.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024