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SAP to Revolutionize User Experience with USD 1.5 Billion WalkMe Acquisition.

SAP has announced its acquisition of WalkMe Ltd., a leading digital adoption platform (DAP) provider, in a definitive agreement valued at approximately USD 1.5 Billion. WalkMe’s advanced guidance and automation solutions assist organizations in navigating technological transitions, enhancing user adoption across diverse applications. The acquisition aims to strengthen SAP’s Business Transformation Management portfolio, supporting customer journeys with expanded digital adoption capabilities. Of note is the integration of WalkMe’s upcoming WalkMeX copilot with SAP’s Joule AI assistant. This integration is poised to revolutionize workflow efficiency by leveraging WalkMe’s contextual awareness and AI to provide real-time guidance across diverse application landscapes.?

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Cognizant Accelerates Aerospace and Defense Ambitions with USD 1.3 Billion Belcan Buyout.

Cognizant has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Belcan LLC a leading provider of ER&D services, in a deal valued at approximately USD 1.3 Billion, comprising cash and stock. This strategic move aims to bolster Cognizant's capabilities in ER&D, particularly in the A&D sectors where Belcan holds a strong foothold across North America and the UK. With over 6,500 engineers joining its ranks, Cognizant expects the acquisition to contribute more than USD 800 Million in annual revenue, pending regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions by Q3,2024. This acquisition strengthens Cognizant's commitment to expanding its digital engineering expertise and enhancing shareholder value through synergies and growth opportunities.?

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Accenture to Boost 5G and Fiber Services with Italian Network Company Acquisition.

Accenture has announced its agreement to acquire Fibermind, an Italy-based company specializing in fiber and 5G network deployment, and infrastructure engineering services. This acquisition will enhance Accenture’s network services capabilities across various industries, including telecommunications, utilities, and transportation. Fibermind brings over 20 years of experience and a workforce of more than 400 professionals. The company has strong ties with Italy's major mobile and fiber network operators and national authorities. The move aligns with Accenture's strategy to boost its engineering services and support client transformations and follows its recent European acquisitions, including Arca, AFD.TECH, and Umlaut, to bolster its 5G and fiber infrastructure engineering capabilities.?

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OpenAI Enhances Real-Time Data Analytics with Rockset Acquisition.

OpenAI has finalized the acquisition of Rockset, a prominent player in real-time search and data analytics, in a substantial nine-figure deal. The acquisition is set to integrate Rockset’s advanced technology deeply into OpenAI’s infrastructure, aiming to significantly augment the ability to derive actionable insights from data. As part of the transition, Rockset’s team will join OpenAI, while existing customers will be gradually onboarded onto OpenAI’s platform. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. This strategic move reinforces OpenAI’s commitment to expanding its enterprise solutions, following recent initiatives in custom model tuning and strategic partnerships with leading firms like PwC.??

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