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Bigtincan & Showpad to merge, targeting USD $12 billion market

Bigtincan and Showpad will merge under Vector Capital to target the USD $12bn AI-driven sales enablement market, operating globally under the Showpad brand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Amperity appoints Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer

Amperity has named Dr Grigori Melnik as Chief Product Officer to drive product innovation and growth in the customer data platform industry worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

DevOps

Optimizely, commercetools partner to speed up retail campaigns

Optimizely and commercetools partner to help retailers deliver faster, personalised digital experiences by integrating content and commerce platforms for marketers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025

Virtualisation

Relevance AI raises $24 million to boost AI workforce tools

Relevance AI has raised $24 million to expand its AI agent platform, enabling no-code creation of specialised AI workforces for enterprises worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

DevOps

Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion

Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

Data Analytics

Databricks raises USD $10 billion, valued at USD $62 billion now

Databricks secures USD $10 billion in Series J funding, valuing the data and AI firm at USD $62 billion, as it plans major global expansions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Marketing Technologies

Alteryx appoints Andy MacMillan as new CEO amid AI push

Alteryx has appointed Andy MacMillan as its new CEO, bringing over 20 years of tech industry experience to enhance its AI-driven analytics platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

GTCR invests $1.33bn in Tricentis, valuing at $4.5bn

Tricentis has secured a $1.33 billion investment from GTCR, valuing the firm at $4.5 billion as it aims for $425 million in 2024 revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Software-as-a-Service

ECI Software appoints Ray Wizbowski as new chief marketing officer

ECI Software Solutions appoints Ray Wizbowski as chief marketing officer, to drive brand growth and enhance customer engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Optimizely hits USD $400m ARR milestone with revenue quadrupled

Optimizely reports a major milestone, quadrupling its revenue to USD $400 million ARR in Q1 2024, showcasing its crucial role in evolving digital marketing landscapes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Marketing Technologies

Commercetools recognises 65% ARR growth, credits B2B expansion

Commercetools sees 65% growth in ARR, attributing success to B2B expansion including prominent partnerships with Fortune 500 companies like Volkswagen and BMW.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Application Security

Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost

Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Data Protection

Veeam names Dustin Driggs as new CFO

Veeam, the global leader in modern data protection, appoints Dustin Driggs as new CFO, bringing in over 30 years of experience in multinational businesses.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2023

Mobile Device Management

Devicie secures AU$14 million in latest funding round

Devicie, the secure end-user device management Australian software company, announced that it has raised $14 million AUD in a Series A round.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022

Software Development

Brisbane's Octopus Deploy announces US$172.5m investment

Octopus Deploy secures $172.5m investment from Insight Partners, its first outside funding after eight years of organic growth and profitability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Apr 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Data governance

Intel & NetApp unveil AI solution aimed at smaller business teams

Intel and NetApp have launched the NetApp AIPod Mini, an AI solution tailored for smaller business teams to simplify custom AI deployment and boost productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Rod Squires named CloudBolt CEO post-StormForge deal

CloudBolt Software appoints Rod Squires as CEO, following its acquisition of StormForge, aiming to enhance its AI/ML capabilities in cloud financial management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd May 2025

Virtualisation

CloudBolt buys StormForge to boost Kubernetes optimisation

CloudBolt has acquired StormForge to bolster its Kubernetes optimisation capabilities within its FinOps platform, aiming to address rising cloud costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025