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Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy
Digital Transformation

Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy

RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.

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

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Workday expands AI capabilities with Sana integration, Pipedream deal
Robotic Process Automation

Workday expands AI capabilities with Sana integration, Pipedream deal

Workday expands its workplace AI and enterprise knowledge capabilities by acquiring Sana and agreeing to buy Pipedream with 3,000+ third-party connectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase
Enterprise Resource Planning

Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Tinybeans to acquire Qeepsake for USD $2.7m, doubling subscribers
Market Growth

Tinybeans to acquire Qeepsake for USD $2.7m, doubling subscribers

Tinybeans will acquire US-based Qeepsake in an all-share deal worth USD $2.7m, doubling paid subscribers and boosting 2025 revenues by 85%.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Showpad & Bigtincan unite under new CEO to drive AI sales growth
Customer Experience

Showpad & Bigtincan unite under new CEO to drive AI sales growth

Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan
Data Analytics

Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC
Data Analytics

Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth
Cybersecurity

Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth

Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Pine acquires Ireland's DB Computer Solutions in global ERP push
Digital Transformation

Pine acquires Ireland's DB Computer Solutions in global ERP push

Pine Services Group has acquired Ireland's DB Computer Solutions, marking its first move outside the US and expanding its global ERP software presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
IG Group to acquire Independent Reserve in AUD $178m crypto deal
Monetary Authority of Singapore

IG Group to acquire Independent Reserve in AUD $178m crypto deal

IG Group is set to acquire Independent Reserve, an Australian crypto exchange, for AUD $178m, boosting its presence in Asia Pacific's growing crypto market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan
Marketing Technologies

IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise
Digital Transformation

Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise

UK digital consultancy Waracle expands into Europe with the acquisition of Sofia-based HackSoft, boosting its workforce to 265 and enhancing tech expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Liveware acquires 4mation to boost AI & consulting services
Digital Transformation

Liveware acquires 4mation to boost AI & consulting services

Liveware Group has acquired Sydney's 4mation Technologies, enhancing its AI and consulting services with a broader global delivery network.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Redsquid acquires Cyberseer to boost 24/7 cyber protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Redsquid acquires Cyberseer to boost 24/7 cyber protection

Redsquid acquires UK cybersecurity firm Cyberseer, enhancing 24/7 threat detection with proprietary automation and expanding its managed services portfolio.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups
Small Business

Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups

Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager
Marketing Technologies

Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager

US AI firm Topsort enters UK via Phuzion Media acquisition, appointing Stefano Biondi as General Manager to boost local retail media presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025