A US tech firm has expanded its international reach by buying a Birmingham-based company.
HubStar, which is headquartered in Massachusetts and has bases in London and Sydney, has bought out Spica Technologies.
The two firms specialise in software products aimed at making workplaces more efficient, spanning fields such as controlling access and check ins in lobby areas.
They work with clients such as the NHS, Mitsubishi, Nike, Aviva and EY.
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HubStar said the undisclosed deal represented a major milestone in its mission to accelerate the world's transition to smarter ways of working.
Executive chairman Steve Vatidis said: "Today's workplace leaders are tasked with balancing three imperatives: reducing costs, creating exceptional employee experiences and advancing sustainability goals.
"This acquisition addresses all three challenges head-on.
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"By bringing together Spica's human-centric design and internet of things integration capabilities with HubStar's unique approach to always-on spatial intelligence, we are creating a new category leader that empowers organisations to thrive in our new era of dynamic workplace management.
"Spica has always believed the workplace should be more than just a location - it should be a desirable destination that empowers people.
"Together, we are uniquely positioned to deliver both the intelligence and the experiences that define the future of work, while enabling workplace leaders to raise the bar in workplace performance amidst volatility."