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Acquisition stories

M Group to acquire Telent as growth lifts revenue to GBP £3bn

M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

DevOps

SolarWinds acquired by Turn/River Capital for USD $4.4 billion

Turn/River Capital has acquired SolarWinds for USD $4.4 billion, taking the company private and removing it from the New York Stock Exchange.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

Crypto

Ripple acquires Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion deal

Ripple has announced the acquisition of Hidden Road for USD $1.25 billion, making it the first crypto firm to manage a global multi-asset prime broker.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Aryza acquires RiskLogix Solutions to enter GRC market

Aryza has acquired RiskLogix Solutions, aiming to enhance its presence in the governance, risk, and compliance market while expanding its global reach.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Manufacturing

Legrand acquires CRS to boost ANZ data centre presence

Legrand has acquired Computer Room Solutions for AUD $50 million, enhancing its data centre offerings and solidifying its presence in the ANZ market.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Semiconductors

AMD acquires ZT Systems to enhance AI infrastructure

AMD has finalised its acquisition of ZT Systems, enhancing its cloud computing capabilities to capture a growing USD $500 billion AI market by 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025

Marketing Technologies

Wildstone acquires Total Outdoor Media's billboards in VIC

Wildstone has expanded its Australian presence by acquiring Total Outdoor Media's 52 billboard sites in Victoria, marking its first major investment in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

Data Protection

Google's USD $32B Wiz acquisition sparks concerns over cloud security neutrality

Google's acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion has raised concerns about cloud security neutrality, potentially compromising the firm's independence and its customers' trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

Software Development

Tray.ai acquires Vanti to advance AI knowledge modelling

Tray.ai has acquired Vanti to enhance its AI integration systems, aiming to advance adaptive AI agents capable of thriving in dynamic business environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Data Protection

Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal

Google has announced an all-cash acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security and multicloud capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Crypto

Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence

Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's leading crypto platform, Easy Crypto, enhancing its presence in the trans-Tasman digital asset market.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Digital Transformation

Cantarus expands CRM services with acquisition of FlexRM

Cantarus acquires London-based CRM specialist FlexRM to enhance digital services for sectors including non-profits, public sector, and membership organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

Risk & Compliance

Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services

Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Digital Transformation

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Cloud Security

Hornetsecurity to acquire French firm Altospam for expansion

Hornetsecurity plans to acquire French email cybersecurity firm Altospam, pending approval from the Ministry for the Economy, to boost its European presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Investment

Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach

Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Virtualisation

CloudBolt buys StormForge to boost Kubernetes optimisation

CloudBolt has acquired StormForge to bolster its Kubernetes optimisation capabilities within its FinOps platform, aiming to address rising cloud costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025

Supply Chain

WiseTech buys Editrade to deepen Latin America reach

WiseTech buys Chile-based software group Editrade to widen CargoWise customs coverage across Chile, Ecuador, Panama and Mexico.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Investment

Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m

Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Partner Programmes

Merge Technologies acquires VC Systems to expand in Brisbane

Merge Technologies has acquired VC Systems, boosting its presence in Brisbane's audio visual market and aiming to enhance services for a growing client base.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025