Verbrec to acquire Alliance Automation for $5.5 million, divests Competency Training business SYDNEY: Australian engineering services firm Verbrec Limited (VBC.AX) said on Wednesday it has agreed to acquire automation and control company Alliance Automation from Telstra Group Limited (TLS.AX) for an upfront cash consideration of A$5.5 million ($3.6 million). The acquisition, outlined in a share purchase…
Tag: Cybersecurity
BATM to sell its diagnostic distribution business in Romania for £17.6 million
LONDON: BATM (LSE: BVC; TASE: BVC), a global provider of advanced network infrastructure, cybersecurity and diagnostic technologies, has entered into an agreement to sell A.M.S 2000 Trading Impex SRL (AMS), a subsidiary of the Group that distributes diagnostic laboratory equipment in Romania. The sale agreement marks a key milestone in the execution of the Group’s…
CrowdStrike to acquire Onum in push to advance AI-powered SIEM capabilities
AUSTIN: CrowdStrike Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CRWD) said on Wednesday it will acquire Madrid-based startup Onum, a specialist in real-time telemetry pipeline management, in a move aimed at enhancing its Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM platform and accelerating autonomous cybersecurity capabilities. The deal, valued at approximately $290 million, marks CrowdStrike’s latest strategic acquisition as it seeks to eliminate…
archTIS acquires Spirion in $15.7 million deal to accelerate U.S. expansion
SYDNEY: Australian cybersecurity firm archTIS Ltd. (ASX:AR9) announced Wednesday it will acquire the technology, customer base, and employees of U.S.-based data security provider Spirion LLC in a $15.7 million AUD deal, marking a major step in its U.S. expansion strategy. The acquisition, priced at 0.9x Spirion’s FY25 annual recurring revenue (ARR), will boost archTIS’ pro-forma…
Ikigai Ventures signs £67 million deal to acquire Dotlines Group and Audra Solutions
LONDON: Ikigai Ventures Limited (LSE: IKIV), a special purpose acquisition company targeting high-growth, scalable businesses, said Thursday it has entered into conditional, non-binding heads of terms to acquire Dotlines Global Plc and Audra Solutions Limited for approximately £67 million. The proposed acquisition, subject to due diligence and execution of definitive agreements, will be satisfied through…
BATM reports interim results with strategic progress across core divisions
Revenue rose to $60.4 million from $58.9 million a year earlier LONDON: BATM Advanced Communications Ltd. (LSE: BVC; TASE: BVC), a global provider of network infrastructure, cybersecurity and diagnostic technologies, reported interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, showing modest revenue growth and strategic execution across its core divisions. Revenue rose to…
Bureau Veritas drives growth with strategic acquisitions in cybersecurity, nuclear, and sustainability consulting
PARIS: Bureau Veritas has stepped up its portfolio diversification strategy with three acquisitions designed to strengthen its presence across high-growth technical sectors. The global Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) firm announced agreements to acquire specialized companies in Germany, Denmark, and South Korea, aligning with its LEAP I 28 growth strategy. Bureau Veritas will acquire Denmark’s…
BATM divests three non-core units to sharpen focus on core technologies
LONDON: BATM Advanced Communications Ltd. (LSE: BVC; TASE: BVC) said Wednesday it has sold three of its non-core businesses, part of an ongoing strategy to streamline operations and concentrate on its core segments of network infrastructure, cybersecurity and diagnostics. The divestments include Celitron, the company’s eco-medical unit in Hungary, and Zer Laboratories, which manages third-party…
Ziff Davis completes three strategic acquisitions in Q2 2025
NEW YORK: Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) announced Friday that it completed three acquisitions during the second quarter of 2025, expanding its global footprint and diversifying its product offerings across key verticals. The acquisitions include: The company said the deals will grow its global customer base, provide access to new markets, and enhance its portfolio…
Codeifai to acquire AntennaTransfer in strategic shift toward quantumAI infrastructure
SYDNEY: Codeifai Ltd. (ASX: CDE), a leading provider of AI-powered digital brand solutions, announced Monday it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the QuantumAI Secure platform from Canadian fintech firm Credissential Inc. as part of a bold expansion into post-quantum security and encrypted digital infrastructure. The acquisition, expected to close August 29 pending…
WebPros acquires Comet Backup to expand web management solutions
LUXEMBOURG: WebPros, a global leader in web automation and operations software, announced Tuesday the acquisition of Comet Backup, a provider of cloud backup solutions for managed IT services. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal strengthens WebPros’ portfolio of tools for website management, which already includes platforms like cPanel, Plesk and WHMCS. The company powers…
Chemring Group to acquire Landguard Nexus in £20 million deal
FAREHAM: Defense technology company Chemring Group PLC announced Monday the conditional acquisition of Landguard Nexus Limited and its subsidiaries in a deal worth up to £20 million ($25.4 million). The acquisition, pending approval under the U.K. National Investment and Security Act, aims to expand the capabilities of Chemring’s Roke business, a specialist in cyber and…