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Mirror, mirror on the wall

Picture the scene. You drag yourself out of bed after a late night and look in the bathroom mirror. Instead of just gazing at the bags under your eyes, you are presented with information on your heart rate, temperature and weight.

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Wiggle rides over to Bridgepoint

Online cycling retailer Wiggle has been acquired by Bridgepoint in a £180 million deal that sees ISIS Equity Partners exit its five year investment in the business.

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Cooling business bought out

The assets of Sheffield-based Iceotope have been bought out by a consortium, backed by a seven figure investment sum, on the back of entering administration in October.

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Business software deal for Progress

Progress Software Corporation has acquired Corticon Technologies as it looks to build its Business Rules Management System (BRMS) services, software which enables businesses to simplify decision management.

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Top entrepreneurs garlanded at TiE Awards

Rahul Nanda, chairman of security group Topsgrup, was recognised last night at the inaugural TiE UK Annual Awards, accepting an accolade as Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year from former TV Dragon James Caan.

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Cyber security drives Raytheon M&A

Raytheon, which provides defence and aerospace systems services, has acquired Pikewerks for an undisclosed amount.

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Clampdown on EIS and VCT criteria

The government is tightening the rules on the enterprise investment scheme (EIS) and venture capital trusts (VCTs) in a bid to focus the initiatives more at higher risk companies.

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Northern Irish deal for Kofax

Kofax, which provides business support service software, has acquired Northern Ireland-based Singularity in a deal which could reach $48.1 million (£31 million).

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Clampdown on EIS and VCT criteria

The government is tightening the rules on the enterprise investment scheme (EIS) and venture capital trusts (VCTs) in a bid to focus the initiatives more at higher risk companies.

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Northern Irish deal for Kofax

Kofax, which provides business support service software, has acquired Northern Ireland-based Singularity in a deal which could reach $48.1 million (£31 million).

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IBM looks to Ireland for M&A

Technology giant IBM has acquired Ireland-based Curam Software for an undisclosed amount.

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PowerOasis secures £4.5m funding

YFM Equity Partners has invested in a £4.5 million round of equity funding into wireless power specialists, PowerOasis.

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Double deal for Ultra

Defence technology business Ultra has made two acquisitions in the US totalling $114 million (£73 million).

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Alterian bought out by SDL

Translation software business SDL has secured the acquisition of struggling market technology company Alterian in a deal worth £68.4 million.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial