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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Six ways AI will reshape the corporate landscape in 2026

By 2026, AI will transform businesses into 'frontier firms' using automation and data to outpace rivals, reshaping competition, workflows, and valuations globally.

By Shaun Leisegang • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

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

Partner Programmes

Organisations struggle with transaction readiness amid M&A focus

A global survey reveals 97% of organisations struggle with transaction readiness, hindering their ability to capitalise on mergers and acquisitions amid economic uncertainty.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

Data Protection

Systal unveils AI platform to simplify hybrid IT environments

Systal launches Secure AI Manager, an AI-powered platform that simplifies management of complex hybrid IT environments across multiple vendors globally.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

Data Protection

Forrester forecasts agentic AI breaches & quantum spending surge by 2026

Forrester predicts the first agentic AI data breach and a surge in quantum security spending by 2026, amid rising government control of telecoms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

Syriac Joswin named Chief Revenue Officer to drive Synoptek growth

Synoptek appoints Syriac Joswin as Chief Revenue Officer to fuel global growth and strengthen its market position through strategic leadership and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025

Cloud Security

F5 to acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to boost AI security

F5 will acquire CalypsoAI for USD $180 million to enhance AI security, integrating its platform to protect enterprises from emerging AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO & founder Darrell Heaps as Chairman

Q4 appoints Lewis Black as CEO, with founder Darrell Heaps becoming Chairman to focus on AI strategy amid rapid growth in AI-driven investor relations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as associate

Philip Walsh rejoins Middlebank Consulting Group as Associate, bringing extensive finance and operations expertise to enhance clients' supply chains and growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Check Point appoints David Caspari to lead Australia & New Zealand

Check Point has appointed David Caspari as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to advance its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy and customer growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025

Unified Communications

SNP Transformation World 2025 highlights global SAP innovation

SNP Transformation World 2025 in Heidelberg showcased global SAP innovation, featuring leaders from BMW, IBM Australia, and others discussing transformation strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Matthew Brown appointed CFO as Tenable reshuffles top team

Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO, replacing Steve Vintz who moves to Co-CEO, marking a strategic shift in leadership and growth focus.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Risk & Compliance

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Internet of Things

ECI Partners exits CSL with 3.5x return & new fund backing

ECI Partners has exited CSL with a 3.5x return, moving the firm into its first continuation fund to back ongoing growth in IoT connectivity.

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

Enterprise Resource Planning

Randall Robinson named Chief Financial Officer at Digital.ai

Digital.ai appoints Randall Robinson as CFO to lead finance efforts and support growth in AI-driven software development for its global enterprise clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

TXP appoints Nick Southwell to drive ambitious growth plans

TXP appoints Nick Southwell as CFO to spearhead growth and acquisitions, aiming to double workforce and expand UK digital transformation services.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Hyperscale

AVK appoints Wayne Searle as Chief People Officer for growth

AVK appoints Wayne Searle as Chief People Officer to drive growth and sustainability in power solutions for UK and European data centres.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Data Analytics

ANS acquires Makutu to boost Microsoft-focused AI expertise

ANS expands its AI expertise by acquiring Makutu, boosting its Microsoft-focused services and strengthening data and AI capabilities across sectors in the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025