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Kiwi Stories

Acquisition stories

Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy

RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.

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

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Enterprise Resource Planning

Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Market Growth

Tinybeans to acquire Qeepsake for USD $2.7m, doubling subscribers

Tinybeans will acquire US-based Qeepsake in an all-share deal worth USD $2.7m, doubling paid subscribers and boosting 2025 revenues by 85%.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Showpad & Bigtincan unite under new CEO to drive AI sales growth

Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Data Analytics

Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 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

Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Cybersecurity

Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth

Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Digital Transformation

Pine acquires Ireland's DB Computer Solutions in global ERP push

Pine Services Group has acquired Ireland's DB Computer Solutions, marking its first move outside the US and expanding its global ERP software presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Monetary Authority of Singapore

IG Group to acquire Independent Reserve in AUD $178m crypto deal

IG Group is set to acquire Independent Reserve, an Australian crypto exchange, for AUD $178m, boosting its presence in Asia Pacific's growing crypto market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th 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

Cloud Security

SentinelOne to acquire Observo AI to boost AI-native security data

SentinelOne will acquire Observo AI to enhance its AI-native security data platform, aiming to improve threat detection and reduce data costs for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

BBC

Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal

Australian firm Software Combined enters the Dutch market by acquiring Unified Streaming, marking its first European expansion and boosting tech presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Security Information and Event Management

SentinelOne to acquire Observo AI, promising faster security data

SentinelOne plans to acquire Observo AI to enhance security data processing, aiming for faster threat detection and reduced costs in SOC operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Digital Transformation

Liveware acquires 4mation to boost AI & consulting services

Liveware Group has acquired Sydney's 4mation Technologies, enhancing its AI and consulting services with a broader global delivery network.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Redsquid acquires Cyberseer to boost 24/7 cyber protection

Redsquid acquires UK cybersecurity firm Cyberseer, enhancing 24/7 threat detection with proprietary automation and expanding its managed services portfolio.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Small Business

Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups

Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025