UK Stories

Gamma Communications acquires EnableX for broadened European outreach

Gamma Communications cements its leadership in Europe's communication services by acquiring EnableX Group, integrating further value into their UCaaS space and bolstering partner growth opportunities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Storage

Nine factors to consider when choosing Google Workspace

Choosing Google Workspace over other business productivity platforms requires thoughtful analysis of numerous factors specific to an organisation's needs and work style.

By Nabeel Mukhtar • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Marketing Technologies

'X Business' gears up for global expansion with 'everything app' vision

X Business is not just an app anymore, evolving to become the 'everything app' that blends experiences on a user-friendly interface, with 2024 set to bring its vision to life.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Data Analytics

Eagle Eye launches EagleAI for grocery, retail personalisation

Eagle Eye debuts data science solution EagleAI, promising bespoke promotions and heightened customer loyalty for global retailers and grocers via AI-powered personalisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

Customer Relationship Management

HubSpot and TikTok form strategic alliance to boost Australian business growth

Tech giants HubSpot and TikTok partner in Australia to simplify lead capture and acquisition for businesses, aiming to turbocharge local growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Human Capital Management

Auctane bolsters executive team with Matt Schurk and Sara Feulner

Auctane has bolstered its executive team, appointing sales veteran Matt Schurk as Chief Sales Officer and HR expert Sara Feulner as Chief Human Resources Officer.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Customer Experience

Vietnam's FPT pioneers as first billion-dollar revenue tech firm

FPT surpasses $1bn in global IT service revenue, amid successful acquisitions and the launch of new automotive tech subsidiary.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Network Infrastructure

BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable

BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Inflation

Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges

M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Deakin University

Australian edtech Getmee triumphs in recent funding round

Australian ed-tech startup Getmee secures funding led by Access Capital Ventures to facilitate its AI-supported English coaching platform's expansion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

DevOps

Zendesk acquires AI firm Klaus to enhance customer experience

Zendesk enhances its customer experience (CX) solutions by acquiring AI firm Klaus, aiming to optimise agent performance and increase customer interaction quality.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Hybrid Cloud

HPE set to acquire Juniper Networks in $14 billion deal

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has agreed to acquire AI-native networks leader Juniper Networks for $14bn, a move set to double HPE's networking business and strengthen its edge-to-cloud strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Cloud Security

Delinea acquires Authomize to amplify cloud-based identity threat defence

Security firm Delinea acquires key cloud-based identity threat detection player Authomize, aiming to bolster its Privileged Access Management solutions and improve defences against identity-based attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Software

CommScope completes Home Networks divestiture to Vantiva

CommScope concludes divestiture of its Home Networks Business to Vantiva, gaining a 25% stake and potential $100m earn-out, set to minimally affect 2024 EBITDA outlook.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Calabrio acquires Wysdom to enhance AI & machine learning capabilities

Calabrio acquires AI and virtual agent performance solutions firm, Wysdom, aimed at optimising their customer service with enhanced AI and machine learning.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Retail firms urged to fortify supply chains via strategic M&A

Virtualstock urges retail companies to use strategic M&A activities to bolster their supply chains, in light of rising volatility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Gaming

Alienware debuts Pro Wireless gaming peripherals at CES 2024

Alienware has launched the Pro Wireless Mouse and Keyboard, its first peripherals aimed at competitive gaming, which debuted at CES 2024 and was inspired by professional esports athletes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Data Analytics

Denodo pledges to enhance Thailand's healthcare data management

Data management leader, Denodo, sets its strategic aim for digital healthcare transformation in Thailand through new partnerships and business growth in digital initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Partner Programmes

Colt Technology appoints Yasutaka Mizutani as APAC president

Colt Technology Services positions Yasutaka Mizutani as its Asia Pacific President, in a move to intensify the UK-based executive's responsibility over the company's operations in Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024

Digital Transformation

Indosat and BDx Indonesia join forces to empower digital evolution

Indosat and BDx Indonesia intensify partnership for digital evolution with the procurement of a portfolio of carrier-neutral colocation and edge sites across key Indonesian cities.