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Semify buys Dragon Metrics to boost global AI SEO reach

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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US-based Semify has bought Hong Kong's Dragon Metrics to expand its global AI-led SEO and reporting services across non-Google markets.
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Checkmarx buys Tromzo to boost AI-driven code security

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Checkmarx snaps up AI start-up Tromzo to fold reasoning-based agents into its AppSec platform and speed autonomous code security.
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Flexera buys ProsperOps, Chaos Genius to boost FinOps

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Flexera snaps up ProsperOps and Chaos Genius to fuse AI-driven automation into a single FinOps suite for cloud and data platform spend.
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GTreasury buys Solvexia to boost finance automation

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Ripple-owned GTreasury buys Australian fintech Solvexia to fuse treasury, reconciliation and compliance in one automated finance platform.
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Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Meta has bought Singapore AI start-up Manus, aiming to embed its autonomous general-purpose agent across consumer and business products.
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Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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Hedgehog lab acquires innovation network Label Sessions to build a full-stack consultancy for AI-driven strategy and product delivery.
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Hightekers buys Serviap to boost Latin America reach

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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Hightekers snaps up Serviap Global to cement its Latin America footprint, extending its direct Employer of Record reach to 40 countries.
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ABB buys IPEC to boost predictive maintenance tech

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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ABB is acquiring UK diagnostics specialist IPEC to bolster AI-driven predictive maintenance for data centres and critical infrastructure.
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Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Hedgehog lab has bought Label Sessions to build a full-stack innovation consultancy, linking AI delivery with a 500-strong global expert network.
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BlackLine buys WiseLayer to boost AI finance agents

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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BlackLine snaps up WiseLayer to embed AI agents in its Verity suite, automating complex close tasks and reshaping finance team workloads.
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Accordion strengthens London CFO tech team for PE demand

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Accordion boosts its London CFO tech practice with three senior hires as European private equity ramps up pressure on finance systems.
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Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.
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Workday expands AI capabilities with Sana integration, Pipedream deal

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Workday expands its workplace AI and enterprise knowledge capabilities by acquiring Sana and agreeing to buy Pipedream with 3,000+ third-party connectors.
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IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.
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Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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UK digital consultancy Waracle expands into Europe with the acquisition of Sofia-based HackSoft, boosting its workforce to 265 and enhancing tech expertise.
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Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.
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Redsquid acquires Cyberseer to boost 24/7 cyber protection

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Redsquid acquires UK cybersecurity firm Cyberseer, enhancing 24/7 threat detection with proprietary automation and expanding its managed services portfolio.
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Showpad & Bigtincan unite under new CEO to drive AI sales growth

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.
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Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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US AI firm Topsort enters UK via Phuzion Media acquisition, appointing Stefano Biondi as General Manager to boost local retail media presence.
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Ekco boosts UK presence with Solsoft acquisition for SME growth

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ekco expands its UK footprint by acquiring Solsoft, a Bristol-based MSP, to enhance services for SMEs across multiple industries and grow its workforce.