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IBM study finds executives struggle with AI sovereignty
Data Protection

IBM study finds executives struggle with AI sovereignty

Most executives lack visibility over AI suppliers and infrastructure, leaving core operations exposed to outages, compliance risks and vendor lock-in.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
ShareGate adds Entra ID migration for Microsoft 365
Cloud Security

ShareGate adds Entra ID migration for Microsoft 365

IT teams can now plan Microsoft 365 tenant moves around identity first, reducing clashes before mailboxes and workloads are migrated.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Perigus Energy adopts Cetegra on Azure for GIS platform
Data governance

Perigus Energy adopts Cetegra on Azure for GIS platform

Secure GIS access across four countries will help Perigus Energy manage wind, solar and battery assets during its post-acquisition transition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Hightekers buys Remunance to expand Rivermate in India
Artificial Intelligence

Hightekers buys Remunance to expand Rivermate in India

Existing clients will gain access to a wider international network as the acquisition gives Hightekers a stronger local base for cross-border hiring in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities
Software-as-a-Service

Gathid launches authority assurance for complex identities

It aims to help large organisations spot hidden control risks as roles, credentials and delegated access combine across fragmented systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn
Manufacturing

Accenture buys Dragos & cybersecurity firms for USD $4.2bn

The acquisitions deepen Accenture's push into industrial cyber defence as it targets power grids, pipelines and data centres.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Salesforce buys Fin in USD $3.6bn AI customer service deal
Software-as-a-Service

Salesforce buys Fin in USD $3.6bn AI customer service deal

The purchase strengthens Salesforce's push into automated support as it seeks to widen Agentforce's reach and prove AI can cut service costs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls
Digital Transformation

1Password buys Apono to bolster AI access controls

The acquisition aims to curb standing privileges as firms grapple with AI agents and machine identities reaching sensitive systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

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Deluxe to buy Celero Commerce for USD $625 million
Data Analytics

Deluxe to buy Celero Commerce for USD $625 million

The tie-up will lift Deluxe's payments and data share of revenue to 57% of 2026 sales and make it one of the 10 biggest non-bank acquirers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Evolution Funding rebrands as Centeca in platform push
Software-as-a-Service

Evolution Funding rebrands as Centeca in platform push

Existing customers will see no change as the renamed group broadens its role in connecting car finance, retail and compliance systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit
Data Analytics

Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit

Banks using Universal Banking will see continued support as Pollen Street backs standalone growth and AI upgrades after the deal closes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
Myriad360 named HPE Networking Partner of the Year
Hybrid Cloud

Myriad360 named HPE Networking Partner of the Year

The award strengthens Myriad360's standing as enterprises seek fewer suppliers for networking, security and artificial intelligence projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
mthree buys CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills training
Manufacturing

mthree buys CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills training

The deal gives employers more access to cyber and AI training as breaches rise and skills shortages deepen across finance, tech and government.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Altimetrik rebrands around enterprise AI engineering
Digital Transformation

Altimetrik rebrands around enterprise AI engineering

The rebrand comes as the combined group passes 10,000 practitioners and seeks to win more enterprise work moving AI from trials into operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Kubus acquires Ammcom to boost fibre cabling services
Network Infrastructure

Kubus acquires Ammcom to boost fibre cabling services

Demand for integrated IT and fibre infrastructure work is rising as Kubus adds Ammcom to widen its UK project capabilities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Wise buys Expatica to widen global relocation reach
Fintech

Wise buys Expatica to widen global relocation reach

The deal broadens Wise's customer reach beyond payments, tying its cross-border banking tools to advice for millions of people moving abroad.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Cezanne buys Learn Amp to expand HR software suite
Software-as-a-Service

Cezanne buys Learn Amp to expand HR software suite

The deal broadens Cezanne's reach in the mid-market as employers seek one system for HR, payroll, learning and retention.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Figure buys Kiavi in USD $717 million blockchain deal
Fintech

Figure buys Kiavi in USD $717 million blockchain deal

The deal will add more than USD $7 billion a year in first-lien volume and strengthen Figure's push into blockchain-based lending.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week