Category Archives: Acquisitions & Mergers

Jive Software Enters into Definitive Agreement to Become Part of the Aurea Family of Companies for $462 Million in Cash

PRESS RELEASE: Jive Software announced that ESW Capital, LLC, through its affiliate Wave Systems, is acquiring Jive and that Jive will become a part of the Aurea family of companies. The transaction is valued at $462 million. Under the terms of the agreement, an affiliate of Aurea will commence a tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Jive common stock for $5.25 in cash per share. Continue reading Jive Software Enters into Definitive Agreement to Become Part of the Aurea Family of Companies for $462 Million in Cash

Upland Software announces Acquisition of RightAnswers

PRESS RELEASE: Upland Software, Inc., a leader in cloud-based Enterprise Work Management software announced that it has acquired RightAnswers, Inc., an award-winning, cloud-based knowledge management system. Upland also raised its 2017 guidance to reflect the RightAnswers acquisition and raised its long-term Adjusted EBITDA margin target to 40%. Continue reading Upland Software announces Acquisition of RightAnswers

CallCare dials up Yorkshire presence with acquisition

PRESS RELEASE: The Call Centre Group, the parent company of the UK’s leading call centre service specialist CallCare, has acquired Yorkshire-based Your Business Voice as part of its £3.5 million commitment to building a presence in the region. The acquisition will allow CallCare to grow the existing 30-strong team operating at the Shipley-based firm and deliver an enhanced service to clients, while widening its footprint within Yorkshire. Continue reading CallCare dials up Yorkshire presence with acquisition

Windstream to acquire Broadview Networks

500px-Windstream_Communications.svgWindstream announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Broadview Networks Holdings, Inc., in an all-cash transaction valued at $227.5 million. Broadview, headquartered in Rye Brook, N.Y., is a leading provider of cloud-based unified communications solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. The company offers a broad suite of cloud-based services under the OfficeSuite UC™ brand. Continue reading Windstream to acquire Broadview Networks

Webhelp Acquires Leading Voice and Speech Technology Company Telecats

Webhelp Netherlands, a leading player in the transformation of customer experiences, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Telecats, a company specialised in the deployment of voice and speech technology. Customer experiences and business processes are changing rapidly due to the increasing use of technology. Continue reading Webhelp Acquires Leading Voice and Speech Technology Company Telecats

Mastercard Enhances Security of the Internet of Things with the Acquisition of NuData Security Inc.

PRESS RELEASE: Mastercard announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire NuData Security, a global technology company that helps businesses prevent online and mobile fraud using session and biometric indicators. The Internet of Things is creating a more digitally-driven and digitally-connected world, with an estimated 50 billion smart devices to be in use across the globe by 2020. Continue reading Mastercard Enhances Security of the Internet of Things with the Acquisition of NuData Security Inc.