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Exclaimer links Workday to email signatures & meetings
Unified Communications

Exclaimer links Workday to email signatures & meetings

Manual updates to email signatures and meeting themes could fade as Exclaimer ties Workday HR records to its branding tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Azul momentum surges as enterprise Java demand jumps
DevOps

Azul momentum surges as enterprise Java demand jumps

Enterprise buyers are turning to Azul to cut Java costs and risks, with finance, healthcare and telecoms driving a 43% bookings rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Elixirr & Pilot Lite target faster CPG turnarounds
Digital Transformation

Elixirr & Pilot Lite target faster CPG turnarounds

Consumer goods groups could speed products into stores as the consultancy tie-up links operating changes to live sales data and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Bizzdesign launches Unify to link collaboration & data
Digital Transformation

Bizzdesign launches Unify to link collaboration & data

It aims to cut tool sprawl for large companies by putting whiteboarding and enterprise data in one workspace for faster transformation decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Aryza acquires Umbrella Tech in AI collections push
Software-as-a-Service

Aryza acquires Umbrella Tech in AI collections push

The deal gives lenders round-the-clock voice automation in more than 100 languages, aiming to cut costs and improve compliance in collections.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion
Semiconductors

US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion

A handful of US artificial intelligence megadeals pushed global venture capital investment to USD $330.9 billion in the first quarter, KPMG said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Tax Systems launches AI Assistant for cross-border tax
Document Management

Tax Systems launches AI Assistant for cross-border tax

Multinational tax teams could save hours each week as a new tool combines internal data with trusted cross-border research across 220 jurisdictions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
AppDirect buys PartnerStack to expand B2B sales platform
Software-as-a-Service

AppDirect buys PartnerStack to expand B2B sales platform

The deal gives software vendors a broader route to market as AppDirect adds PartnerStack's 138,000-strong B2B partner network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push
Software-as-a-Service

American Express to acquire Hyper in AI expense push

Business customers could soon get more automated spending controls as American Express buys Hyper to add AI expense tools to its commercial services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash
Fintech

Payward buys Bitnomial for USD $550 million in cash

The acquisition gives Payward a regulated US derivatives platform, easing a long hunt for licences as crypto firms push into the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens
Fintech

Mid-sized fintech firms squeezed out as funding tightens

Higher rates and tougher investor scrutiny are forcing mid-tier fintechs into sales, restructuring or shutdown as capital pools shrink.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Your.Cloud acquires Pure Cloud Solutions in UK push
Digital Transformation

Your.Cloud acquires Pure Cloud Solutions in UK push

Pure Cloud Solutions will keep its brand and leadership as the deal gives Your.Cloud a bigger foothold in the UK managed services market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
HCS to invest EUR €13.2m & create 125 jobs in Dublin
Digital Transformation

HCS to invest EUR €13.2m & create 125 jobs in Dublin

The expansion is set to lift annual revenue to EUR €30 million by 2028 as the Waterford-based firm broadens into cybersecurity and AI services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger
Digital Transformation

Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger

The merger drive has prompted a New York office opening and new leadership aimed at sharpening Alchelyst's sales, operations and investor services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce
EduTech

TCS launches AI job training with Cincinnati & Salesforce

Final-year students in Cincinnati will get paid AI training and a route into TCS roles through a three-month university-linked scheme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal
Customer Experience

Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal

The deal gives Redsquid nearly 80 more staff and more than GBP £8 million in revenue as it deepens its UK education technology push.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation

POWWR names Martin Eade as Chief Operating Officer

The reshuffle is meant to tighten service delivery as the Manchester-based energy software provider brings customer success and compliance under one executive.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore
Security Operations Centres

Brennan boosts sovereign SOC as demand shifts onshore

Local delivery is helping Brennan lift services revenue by about 20 per cent as government and critical infrastructure buyers seek onshore cyber control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026