synopsis: IBM has completed its acquisition of DemandTec. DemandTec delivers cloud-based analytics software that enables businesses to examine different customer buying scenarios, both online and in-store. It allows companies to spot trends and shopping insights to make better price, promotion, and assortment decisions.

synopsis: Solarsoft Business Systems, an investment of Marlin Equity Partners, announced that it has acquired Informance International Inc., the Northbrook, Illinois based specialist in Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence (EMI) systems.

synopsis: F&I Administration Solutions, LLC announced that it has purchased certain assets related to the SCS business of DealerTrack Aftermarket Services, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.

synopsis: Gerber Scientific, Inc. announced the acquisition of Yunique Solutions Inc., a developer of product lifecycle management software solutions. This strategic transaction combines Gerber's position as a world-leading CAD/CAM and PLM solutions and support provider with Yunique's innovative and advanced PLM software platform.

synopsis: Trace One, the European leader in online collaborative platforms for development of private label products and Agentrics - PLM, the Agentrics branch dedicated to support product lifecycle management, are merging their industry offerings.

synopsis: Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and Intercim LLC, a market leader in manufacturing and production operations management software solutions for advanced and highly regulated industries, have announced that Dassault Systèmes, through DELMIA, has acquired Intercim.

synopsis: GSI Commerce Inc., a leading provider of e-commerce and interactive marketing solutions, announced it has acquired VendorNet, a Boynton Beach, Fla.-based multichannel e-commerce supply chain solutions provider to more than 100 retailers and brand marketers.

synopsis: Waypoint Global, LLC announced the acquisition of the assets of Powerway, Inc a leading developer of manufacturing software solutions for managing product and process quality.

synopsis: ePrize, a digital engagement agency specializing in interactive mobile, social media, and web campaigns, has acquired Cellit, a mobile marketing agency. Cellit's expertise in mobile marketing and customer relationship management solutions include short message services, mobile-optimized sites and mobile applications.

synopsis: Grey Mountain Partners, a Boulder, CO-based private equity firm, has acquired a majority interest in Stratix Corporation. Headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, Stratix Corporation provides enterprise mobile software and service solutions by designing, developing, delivering and managing its customers’ mobile IT systems and assets.

synopsis: Hale Global and RivalWatch Inc. announced that Hale Global’s portfolio company, QL2 Software, LLC has acquired the intellectual property of RivalWatch, the leader in online competitive pricing and assortment information for retailers.

synopsis: TransPerfect, a world leader in translation services and technology, and Astoria Software, a leader in software-as-a-service (SaaS)/on-demand Component Content Management (CCM) software, announced that they have completed a merger.

synopsis: Funds advised by Apax Partners, one of the world's leading private equity firms, with a strong heritage of technology investment, announced that they have completed the acquisition of Activant Solutions Inc., a leading technology provider of ERP and point-of-sale software serving mid-market retailers and distributors.

synopsis: IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announced that it has signed an agreement with Qurius International Holding B.V. to purchase 100 percent of the shares of MultiPlus Solutions AS. The acquisition will further strengthen IFS’ market position with respect to project-based solutions (PBS) for targeted industry sectors.

synopsis: SoftBrands, Inc., a leading provider of software solutions for businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries worldwide, announced the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital and Infor.

synopsis: Friedman Corporation, a developer of enterprise computing solutions for the discrete To-Order Manufacturer, announced that it has acquired Markinson Technologies Pty Ltd. Markinson offers full-featured, configurable applications for multi-facility wholesalers and retailers.

synopsis: CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services, completed its acquisition of a 51 percent stake in Integrated Solutions Limited, a Hong Kong-based vendor of ERP systems designed for small and medium-sized discrete manufacturers in China.

synopsis: Bitstream Inc. – a leading software development company with core competencies in browsing, font, and publishing technologies – announced that it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Press-sense Ltd. Press-sense is a leading developer of business flow automation systems.

synopsis: Leader in e-collaborative solutions for managing private label products in food, household cleaning and cosmetics & personal care, Trace One, has acquired Eqos, a UK enterprise, leader in online sourcing solutions for retailers in several sectors (food, non-food, specialized retail).

synopsis: Achievo Corporation, a CMM certified global software/IT service outsourcing provider headquartered in the Silicon Valley and ICS Software AG, one of the most successful and fastest-growing software outsourcing providers in Germany, today announced the completion of a definitive merger agreement.

synopsis: IBM has completed its acquisition of DemandTec. DemandTec delivers cloud-based analytics software that enables businesses to examine different customer buying scenarios, both online and in-store. It allows companies to spot trends and shopping insights to make better price, promotion, and assortment decisions.

synopsis: DemandTec, Inc., the collaborative optimization network for retailers and consumer products companies, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of M-Factor, Inc., a premier provider of predictive analytics software.

synopsis: DemandTec, Inc., the collaborative optimization network for retailers and consumer products companies, has announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Applied Intelligence Solutions, LLC (AIS), a developer of intelligent software solutions for the retail enterprise with a specific focus on softline retailers.

synopsis: DemandTec, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand optimization solutions for retailers and consumer products manufacturers, announced that it has completed its acquisition of privately-held Connect3 Systems, Inc., a leading provider of advertising planning and execution software.

synopsis: DemandTec, Inc., the leading provider of Consumer-Centric Merchandising, Sales and Marketing software for retailers and manufacturers, has acquired TradePoint Solutions, Inc., Pleasanton, Calif., the industry's first and leading provider of online deal management software linking manufacturers, sales agencies and retailers on one platform.

synopsis: IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire Tealeaf Technology, Inc., a leading provider of customer experience analytics software that helps organizations to gain intelligence and react more swiftly to consumer trends in today's digitally transformed marketplace.

synopsis: IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire Vivisimo, a leading provider of federated discovery and navigation software that helps organizations access and analyze big data across the enterprise. Vivisimo provides enterprises with information optimization solutions that help maximize the business value of information.

synopsis: IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire Varicent Software Incorporated, a leading provider of analytics software for compensation and sales performance management. Varicent software automates and analyzes the collection and reporting of sales data across finance, sales, human resources and IT departments.

synopsis: IBM announced it has completed the acquisition of Worklight, a privately held Israeli-based provider of mobile software for smartphones and tablets. Worklight will become an important piece of IBM's mobility strategy, helping clients dramatically reduce mobile application time to market, cost and complexity.

synopsis: IBM announced that it has completed the acquisition of Green Hat, a privately held company jointly headquartered in London, England and Wilmington, Delaware. Green Hat helps customers improve the quality of software applications by enabling developers to leverage cloud computing technologies.

synopsis: Rocket Software, Inc., a global software development firm that builds enterprise products and delivers enterprise solutions, announced that it has closed the acquisition of the iCluster business from IBM. iCluster offers software for High Availability/Disaster Recovery.

synopsis: IBM has completed its acquisition of Emptoris Inc. Emptoris solutions bring more intelligence to procurement and supply chain operations with spend, supplier and contract management for Smarter Commerce. Emptoris' solutions complement multiple IBM offerings.

synopsis: IBM has completed its acquisition of DemandTec. DemandTec delivers cloud-based analytics software that enables businesses to examine different customer buying scenarios, both online and in-store. It allows companies to spot trends and shopping insights to make better price, promotion, and assortment decisions.

synopsis: IBM announced that it has completed its acquisition of Curam Software Ltd. The company expands IBM's ability to help cities and governments serve citizens better by adopting more intelligent and efficient ways to assess needs, execute social programs, and maximize program results.

synopsis: IBM, the world's largest information technology company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Platform Computing, a privately held company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Platform Computing is a leader in cluster and grid management software.

synopsis: IBM, the world's largest information technology company, has completed the acquisition of Q1 Labs Inc., a provider of security intelligence software. Q1 Labs' advanced analytics and correlation capabilities can automatically detect and flag actions across an enterprise that deviate from prescribed policies and typical behavior.

synopsis: IBM announced the closing of its acquisition of Algorithmics. The acquisition expands IBM's business analytics capabilities in the area of financial risk. Algorithmics provides software and services for improved business insights at banks and investment and insurance organizations to assess risk and address regulatory challenges.

synopsis: IBM announced it has completed its acquisition of i2. i2 expands IBM's big data analytics software for smarter cities by helping both public and private entities in government, law enforcement, retail, insurance and other industries access and analyze information they need to combat crime, fraud and other security threats.

synopsis: IBM has announced that it has completed the acquisition of TRIRIGA, Inc., a provider of facility and real estate management software solutions. The acquisition of TRIRIGA will help accelerate IBM's efforts to bring intelligence in the smarter buildings market.

synopsis: IBM announced it has closed the acquisition of BLADE Network Technologies (BLADE), a privately held company based in Santa Clara, CA. BLADE specializes in software and devices that route data and transactions to and from servers.

synopsis: IBM acquired Clarity Systems. Clarity Systems delivers financial governance software that enables organizations to automate the process of collecting, preparing, certifying and controlling financial statements for electronic filing, in support of mandates by the SEC and other financial regulatory agencies.

synopsis: IBM announced that it has acquired PSS Systems, a privately held company based in Mountain View, Calif. PSS Systems' software helps organizations analyze, automate and implement information governance policies across massive amounts of electronic business information and dispose of that information in an automated way.

synopsis: IBM announced the closing of its acquisition of Netezza Corporation. Netezza will expand IBM's business analytics initiatives to help clients gain faster insights into their business information, with increased performance at a lower cost of ownership.

synopsis: IBM announced that it has completed its acquisition of OpenPages, a leading provider of software that helps companies more easily identify and manage risk and compliance activities across the enterprise through a single management system.

synopsis: IBM announced the closing of its acquisition of Unica Corporation. Through Unica, IBM is acquiring enterprise and cloud-based marketing software solutions that help businesses streamline and automate marketing processes, and understand and predict customer preferences.

synopsis: Hoping to pave a new path to its popular Web site, Yahoo Inc. has acquired Konfabulator, a tiny software maker that provides a computer platform for monitoring the weather, stock prices and a wealth of other customized information without opening a Web browser.

synopsis: Cosmi has announced the acquisition of Chaska, Minnesota-based ValuSoft, the PC value line of THQ Inc. The combination will make the new ValuSoft+Cosmi venture the second largest U.S. Retail Publisher of PC Games in units sold and the #1 Retail Publisher in the Value Software Category by units sold.