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Avaya looks to the UK with deal

US-based Avaya has made a British purchase as it looks to build on its speech analytics services.

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AIM receiving much needed boost

Institutional investment in AIM companies has risen for the second year in a row, shows research released today. 

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Cisco to acquire BNI Video

Technology business Cisco has agreed to purchase privately-held BNI Video.
Round-up of today's M&A deals

Financial Management

Falling giants

Although many businesses become insolvent every month, it often takes the failure of a household brand to attract public attention, writes Simon Streat of Experian.

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Picture-perfect Leica deal for Blackstone

US-based private equity firm Blackstone has snapped up a stake in luxury camera business Leica.

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Offensive’ Young returns to favour

Lord Young of Graffham, a former cabinet minister under Margaret Thatcher and an active investor in early-stage technology companies, is set to return to his role as a government adviser.

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Re-branded Ram Active Media makes buy

AIM-listed Ram Active Media has made its first acquisition since the business changed its name from Ram Investments in August.

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Westminster joins start-up incubator trend

Westminster City Council has added to London’s growing number of start-up incubators, launching a studio space in the West End that will enable up to 1,000 companies and entrepreneurs to access office space.

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Statesman secures £4.25 million from bank fund

The Business Growth Fund has completed its second investment, committing £4.25 million in growth capital for acquisitive Statesman Travel Group, an independent travel management company.

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Business puts £4.65 billion on hold despite inflation

About a quarter of businesses with an annual turnover of £1 million or more hold a total of £4.65 billion in cash despite rising inflation because they have cancelled or postponed business development, new research shows.

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The even-handed heater

This month's Object of Desire, the Dyson Hot, claims to be the fastest of its kind to heat a room evenly.

Financial Management

Become a green machine

How can a business cut costs, preserve the environment and improve its image among eco-conscious consumers? We report on strategies to green your supply chain that may even improve the bottom line.