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Q-Layer acquired by Sun Microsystems

A Belgian specialist in cloud computing whose backers include Wellington Partners has been acquired by US networking giant Sun Microsystems.

Technology

Next big thing: automated call-centres

Along with airport car parks and fake tan, call centres are one of the great ills of the modern world. A company based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Artingence, believes it has discovered the antidote.

Entrepreneurs

Richard Muirhead: Walking the line

There must be easier ways to make a living than creating a global software company in the UK. But Richard Muirhead, the chief executive of Tideway Systems, wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Anti-fraud software firm receives investment

A Liverpool-based software developer that was established to prevent online credit card fraud has secured a six-figure investment.

News

Mtivity raises £3.5 million

A London-based developer of an online marketing software system has raised a seven-figure sum from a consortium of investors.

News

Chief executive buys CliniSys

A developer of software designed to support healthcare professionals has been bought by its chief executive. CliniSys, which specialises in laboratory information management systems, was sold to a team led by Fiona Pearson.

Company Flotations

K3 learns from its mistakes

Andy Makeham is chief executive of K3 Business Technology Group, an enterprise software firm that’s successfully diversified into retail and distribution markets.

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£220m bid for Systems Union

Luxembourg-based software group Extensity, which is backed by San Franciscan venture capital house Golden Gate Capital, has launched a £220.5 million takeover bid for Systems Union, one of the largest software business listed on London’s AIM market.

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Ixaris flying high

Online payment system software provider Ixaris is speaking to investors about an additional round of fundraising.

News

Micro Focus takes to techMARK stage

Software developer Micro Focus became only the second new techMARKarrival of 2005 yesterday, after raising a net £52.7 million through aglobal offer arranged jointly by UBS and Goldman Sachs.

Entrepreneurs

Sanderson sails a steady course

It’s been a tough climate for software ventures, but Christopher Winn’s Sanderson Group is one company looking as if it might outperform the market.

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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