SS&C, a global provider of financial services software and software-enabled services, acquired Intralinks, a leading financial technology provider for the global banking, deal making and capital markets communities, from Siris Capital Group for $1.5bn. "Intralinks brings a wealth of expertise and a leadership position in the data sharing and collaboration technology space," said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies. "Intralinks and SS&C share many of the industry's largest customers and together we are well-positioned to meet the needs of major banks, alternative funds and other corporations seeking to automate document-centric, collaborative workflows."