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Carwow names Chief Technology Officer & adds Sheth
Artificial Intelligence

Carwow names Chief Technology Officer & adds Sheth

The move strengthens Carwow's push to scale its platform and legal oversight as competition intensifies in digital automotive retail.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control
Digital Transformation

Deel acquires Sastrify to boost software spend control

The deal gives employers a single place to curb waste from software renewals and shelfware as AI subscriptions add to IT spending.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Veolia keeps 2026 guidance after steady first quarter
Hyperscale

Veolia keeps 2026 guidance after steady first quarter

Strong cash generation and steady water and energy demand left Veolia on track to meet its 2026 targets after first-quarter sales rose 1.0%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push
Manufacturing

SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push

The deal could help customers analyse SAP and non-SAP data together, as businesses struggle to make artificial intelligence useful across fragmented systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research
Data Analytics

SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research

The deal gives SAP a dedicated European AI lab aimed at better predictions from business data, from payment delays to supplier risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence
Firewalls

Infoblox completes Axur takeover to boost threat defence

Customers will gain earlier warnings on phishing and impersonation as Infoblox folds Axur's web, app and dark web scanning into its security tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
RecordPoint named in Forrester AI governance landscape
Data Protection

RecordPoint named in Forrester AI governance landscape

Analyst recognition highlights rising demand for AI governance tools as banks and governments face tighter compliance risks from poor data controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Amex GBT to go private in USD $6.3B Long Lake deal
Customer Experience

Amex GBT to go private in USD $6.3B Long Lake deal

Shareholders are set to pocket USD $9.50 a share as the business travel group exits public markets, pending approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Cora Capital closes C$3.5 million financing for Tiger merger
Fintech

Cora Capital closes C$3.5 million financing for Tiger merger

The deal advances Tiger Financial's route to a Canadian listing, after Cora Capital raised C$3.5 million to fund the merger process.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Jade Software revenue rises as profit falls after MADCAP
Software-as-a-Service

Jade Software revenue rises as profit falls after MADCAP

Acquisition costs and heavier investment pushed profit lower, even as Jade grew revenue and strengthened its cash position in 2025.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Tech Mahindra acquires Avant to boost payments platforms
Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra acquires Avant to boost payments platforms

The deal gives Tech Mahindra a stronger foothold in North American banking as institutions spend more on payments and wealth system upgrades.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month

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Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
Customer Relationship Management

Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal

The new hires are set to support Acquirz’s expansion after buying Marketscan, with AI and campaign expertise to help scale client services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Cavell Leitch taps Rodney Craig for Wellington office
Public Sector

Cavell Leitch taps Rodney Craig for Wellington office

The move gives the Christchurch-based firm a foothold in Wellington and aims to win more founders, investors and corporates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services
Digital Transformation

Waracle acquires Inov8 to boost cloud & AI services

The tie-up will help Waracle lift data and AI revenue as regulated industries spend more on cloud modernisation and specialist consulting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Canada tech funding hits USD $1.5bn as Waabi soars
Cartech

Canada tech funding hits USD $1.5bn as Waabi soars

Fewer Canadian startups attracted funding as late-stage deals swelled, with one USD $750 million Waabi round driving the quarter's total.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
O2 Business rebrand targets UK firms' tech complexity
Unified Communications

O2 Business rebrand targets UK firms' tech complexity

UK business leaders say tangled tech is raising costs and slowing growth, as O2 Business launches with a simpler offer for customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
Data Analytics

Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer

The move signals Radaro’s push to win more enterprise logistics clients as demand grows for faster, more visible last mile delivery.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Vocus launches Pure partner programme after TPG deal
Network Infrastructure

Vocus launches Pure partner programme after TPG deal

Partners gain access to a wider fibre footprint and revised commissions as Vocus folds TPG’s enterprise assets into its channel strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • This month