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Synopsys to sell software integrity group to private equity firms for $2.1B

Synopsys has entered into an agreement with Clearlake Capital Group and Francisco Partners for the sale of its Software Integrity Group business in a transaction valued at up to $2.1 billion.

Smart raises $95M (UK)

Smart, a London-headquartered fintech working in the retirement savings space, has raised $95 million in a Series E funding round.

Crosspoint Capital buys Absolute Software for $870M

Vancouver-based cybersecurity company Absolute Software has entered into an agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Crosspoint Capital for $870 million, inclusive of debt.

Barclays deploys Microsoft Teams globally

Barclays Bank has deployed Microsoft Teams as its preferred collaboration platform, under an agreement with Microsoft. 

Raytheon sells off Forcepoint cybersecurity solutions portfolio

Global investment firm Francisco Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Forcepoint, a cybersecurity solutions company, and a subsidiary of Raytheon.