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Odigo acquisition boosts ALE Connect hybrid CCaaS push
Unified Communications

Odigo acquisition boosts ALE Connect hybrid CCaaS push

Odigo's takeover of Akio deepens its ALE Connect alliance with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, accelerating hybrid CCaaS and agentic AI innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Conversational AI set to reshape legal knowledge work
DevOps

Conversational AI set to reshape legal knowledge work

Conversational AI agents are poised to become lawyers' primary interface to knowledge, automating complex workflows while humans oversee quality.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase
Data Analytics

FWD Singapore reshapes leadership to drive next growth phase

FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
AppDirect has acquired vCom in a $100m-plus lifecycle deal
Software-as-a-Service

AppDirect has acquired vCom in a $100m-plus lifecycle deal

AppDirect has closed the acquisition of vCom in a $100m-plus deal to fold network and mobility lifecycle tools into its “everything store” tech platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network
Unified Communications

Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network

Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water's network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence
Customer Experience

Brevo raises EUR €500 million to expand AI & US presence

Brevo has raised EUR €500 million, reaching unicorn status to boost AI capabilities and expand its US presence, targeting EUR €1 billion revenue by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset
Digital Transformation

Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset

Business and tech leaders will prioritise clarity and trust in AI, focusing on targeted adoption and transparent communication amid rising security risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech
Partner Programmes

Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech

Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors
Artificial Intelligence

Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events
Cartech

Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions
Risk & Compliance

Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions

Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Northamber acquires Nuvias UC hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million
Unified Communications

Northamber acquires Nuvias UC hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million

Northamber has acquired Nuvias UC's hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million, boosting its audio-visual and unified communications capabilities amid sector growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home
Marketing Technologies

Canadian M&A set to surge in 2026 as startups gain at home

Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
UK M&A migrations heighten Microsoft 365 security & AI risks
Digital Transformation

UK M&A migrations heighten Microsoft 365 security & AI risks

UK firms face growing Microsoft 365 security and AI risks amid surging M&A migrations, with 43% citing security as their biggest challenge, says ShareGate.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy
Artificial Intelligence

Elemental Concept joins UK scheme to shape £150m services policy

Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025