Document Boss is proud to announce the completion of the acquisition of 6PM Group PLC by iDOX PLC.
Malta and the UK - February 03, 2017 - This acquisition comes on the eve of the announcement of Document Boss’ expansion into the Software Tech sector and renaming as Boss Equity to serve as M&A broker to the industry. Speaking about the deal, Founder & CEO of 6PM Group PLC, Ivan Bartolo, said: "The business professionals at Document Boss are true M&A specialists. While their skillset allows them to properly present your business and run a bulletproof M&A process, their experience is what fueled our perseverance and managed our emotions". 6PM Holdings plc (6PM) is an international provider of specialist software solutions to the healthcare market. Their range of innovative healthcare systems is researched and developed in partnership with clinicians and healthcare trusts to ensure efficacy and ease of use.  Faced with intensifying demand for healthcare services coupled with limited budgets, increasing numbers of hospitals and clinics use 6PM’s healthcare systems to improve efficiencies. http://www.bossequity.com/news/document-boss-proud-announce-completion-a...
 

Software AG Closes 2016 with a Record Quarter
Software AG has announced its financial figures for the fourth quarter and the full year 2016. The company set multiple new records in the final quarter of 2016: Software AG’s digital growth division, the Digital Business Platform, achieved historic quarterly records for license and maintenance revenues. These results and the growing adoption of the company’s technology by key industry players across the globe, underline the increasing relevance of Software AG—also driven by the megatrend Internet of Things (IoT). On top of these achievements, the Group significantly improved its profitability in 2016. The full year operating profit margin (EBITA, non-IFRS) rose by 150 basis points to 31.2 percent which equals an all-time high for this strategic KPI. This development demonstrates that the efficiency and effectiveness of Software AG’s new customer-centric go-to-market transformation is continuously bearing fruit. Based on this positive momentum, Software AG is confident that it will successfully continue on its profitable growth track in 2017. http://www.softwareag.com/UK/Press/pressreleases/20170126_Financial_Results_Q4_FY_2016.asp

IBM Security Plans to Acquire Agile 3 Solutions to Help the C-Suite Manage Data Risk
IBM Security has announced plans to acquire Agile 3 Solutions, a developer of software used by the C-Suite and senior executives to better visualize, understand and manage risks associated with the protection of sensitive data. The addition of Agile 3 Solutions’ capabilities to IBM Security’s portfolio adds an intuitive tool to improve C-Suite decision making as businesses prepare to defend themselves against cybercrime. As cybersecurity has become a board-level issue, there is a growing need for the C-suite and the Board to understand their security posture through the lens of business risk, not just the technical security data and metrics. Business leaders must be equipped to make risk-based decisions and prioritize investments toward the cybersecurity readiness and resilience. In fact, Gartner predicted that “by 2017, 80% of IT risk and security organizations will report metrics to non-IT executive decision makers; however, only 20% will be considered useful by the target audience.” http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/51465.wss

Microsoft Cloud strength highlights second quarter results
Microsoft Corp. has announced the following results for the quarter ended December 31, 2016:
Revenue was $24.1 billion GAAP, and $26.1 billion non-GAAP; Operating income was $6.2 billion GAAP, and $8.2 billion non-GAAP; Net income was $5.2 billion GAAP, and $6.5 billion non-GAAP; Diluted earnings per share was $0.66 GAAP, and $0.83 non-GAAP. Microsoft completed the acquisition of LinkedIn Corporation on December 8, 2016. For the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, the results of LinkedIn, including amortization of acquired intangible assets, contributed revenue, operating income, net income, and diluted earnings per share of $228 million, $(201) million, $(100) million, and $(0.01), respectively. “Our customers are seeing greater value and opportunity as we partner with them through their digital transformation,” said Satya Nadella, chief executive officer at Microsoft. “Accelerating advancements in AI across our platforms and services will provide further opportunity to drive growth in the Microsoft Cloud.” https://news.microsoft.com/2017/01/26/microsoft-cloud-strength-highlights-second-quarter-results-2/#ilkh61TRpJ8vXWCV.99

Accenture Acquires solid-serVision to Significantly Expand ServiceNow Capabilities
Accenture has acquired solid-serVision, a Germany-based, privately owned consulting and system integration company that is one of the largest independent ServiceNow® pure play companies in Europe. The acquisition further strengthens Accenture’s position as a leader in the ServiceNow partner ecosystem, enhancing Accenture’s technology capabilities and deep industry experience in cloud strategy, implementation, migration, integration and management. “Our clients are eager to adopt As-a-Service operating models as they fuel their innovation through cloud,” said Jack Sepple, senior managing director, Accenture Cloud and Accenture Operations group technology officer. “Accenture’s Cloud First approach enables us to offer clients the latest capabilities for an easier and more efficient path to cloud adoption. This acquisition is the latest in a series of significant investments we’ve made in our cloud business to help our customers on their journey to cloud.” https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-acquires-solid-servision-to-significantly-expand-servicenow-capabilities.htm

Upland Software Acquires Omtool for $19.2 Million
Upland Software, Inc, a cloud-based Enterprise Work Management software organisation, has announced that it has acquired Omtool, an award-winning enterprise document capture, fax, and workflow solution. “This strategic acquisition enhances our workflow automation and document management product family by adding powerful capture, security, and compliance capabilities and strengthens our position in the financial services, legal, and healthcare verticals.” said Jack McDonald, Chairman and CEO of Upland Software. “Upland and Omtool power some of the most efficient organizations,” said Karen Cummings, General Manager of Omtool. “We look forward to ensuring the ongoing success of Omtool customers, partners, and team by leveraging Upland’s enterprise-class service, support, and cloud expertise.” http://uplandsoftware.com/press-releases/upland-software-announces-acquisition/

Advanced Document Capture Company Acquires Content Management and Workflow Firm
PSIGEN Software, Inc., an advanced document capture and scanning solutions organisation, has announced that it has acquired Cabinet Document Management Solutions, an Alabama-based provider of content management, workflow and business process automation solutions. PSIGEN will continue to develop and support Cabinet’s flagship product, SAFE. PSIGEN will offer SAFE as both on premise and cloud offerings through many of its 500-plus authorized resellers worldwide, in addition to Cabinet’s existing VAR and integrator channel. http://www.psigen.com/company/psigen-news/item/leading-advanced-document-capture-company-acquires-content-management-and-workflow-firm
 

Epicor Acquires Leading Enterprise Content Management Software Provider docSTAR and Expands Cloud-Based Solutions Portfolio
Epicor Software Corporation, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced that it has acquired privately-held docSTAR, an award-winning developer of document management software based in Schenectady, New York. The transaction closed on Jan. 3, financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition brings docSTAR collaborative cloud-based enterprise content management (ECM) and automated accounts payable (AP) solutions to the Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions portfolio. Founded in 1996, docSTAR has over 20 years of experience delivering solutions that enable organizations to increase productivity, reduce cost and transaction cycle times through business process automation. http://www.epicor.com/Press-Room/News-Releases/Epicor-Acquires-Leading-Enterprise-Content-Management-Software-Provider-docSTAR-and-Expands-Cloud-Based-Solutions-Portfolio.aspx
 

ARKIVE Acquires Secure Information Management Services from Iron Mountain in North America
ARKIVE, Inc, an information management company owned by private equity firm Summit Park, has announced the acquisition of assets from Iron Mountain Incorporated for eight markets in the United States and Canada. The assets are located in 10 operating units previously managed by Iron Mountain, Inc and Recall Holdings Limited (Recall). The acquisition completes the regulatory mandates set forth by the United States Department of Justice, and the Government of Canada’s Competition Bureau that required Iron Mountain to divest holdings in specific markets to provide a more competitive landscape. ARKIVE offers a full suite of information management services including ARKIVE Storage, ARKIVE Destruction, ARKIVE Data Protection and ARKIVE Digital Solutions. http://myarkive.com/press-release/