diacriTech Acquires Flexpub and oLibrary.org

OCLC Acquires cloudLibrary from Bibliotheca

April 2, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

OCLC has acquired cloudLibrary, the digital lending platform and assets of Bibliotheca’s Digital Solutions Group, to expand its digital content services for public libraries. The transaction transfers cloudLibrary staff to OCLC and is intended to strengthen OCLC’s infrastructure and service offerings for libraries worldwide.

Ex Libris (ProQuest) Acquires Innovative Interfaces

January 16, 2020

Software

Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, has completed its acquisition of Innovative, a provider of integrated library systems headquartered in Emeryville, California. Innovative will operate as a business unit within Ex Libris as the combined organization integrates Ex Libris' cloud technology to accelerate development of cloud-based library solutions and support Innovative's existing product portfolio.

Springbrook Software Acquires PUBLIQ Software

February 9, 2022

Software

Springbrook Software, a cloud-based ERP provider for local governments, has acquired PUBLIQ Software of South Carolina to add advanced property tax management capabilities to its Cirrus platform. The acquisition expands Springbrook's product functionality and national footprint, with the combined companies serving nearly 2,000 local government entities across multiple countries; PUBLIQ was sold by its parent, RedSail Technologies.

Smartly.io Acquires Ad-Lib.io to Expand into Google Ecosystem

January 5, 2022

Marketing & Advertising

Helsinki-based ad-tech SaaS company Smartly.io has acquired London-based creative optimization platform Ad-Lib.io for more than $100 million. The deal expands Smartly.io’s capabilities from paid social into Google’s advertising ecosystem (YouTube, DV360, Google Ads), strengthening its cross-channel creative and programmatic offering while leveraging Ad-Lib.io’s enterprise creative tools.

Library Market Merges with LibraryIQ and OrangeBoy

October 9, 2025

Software

Library Market has merged into LibraryIQ, joining the recently combined LibraryIQ and OrangeBoy business to create an integrated library intelligence and engagement platform. The deal brings Library Market’s digital tools (LibraryWebsite, LibraryCalendar, LibraryBrand) together with LibraryIQ and OrangeBoy’s performance intelligence and patron engagement capabilities to expand product functionality for public and academic libraries.

Legacy.com Acquires iPublish Media Solutions

January 15, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Legacy.com, the leading online obituary and memorialization provider, has acquired iPublish Media Solutions, a widely used self-serve advertising and obituary placement platform for U.S. newspapers. iPublish will operate independently under Legacy, expanding Legacy's self-serve publishing tools and simplifying obituary placement for publishers, funeral homes, and consumers.