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Atlassian Acquires DX for $1 Billion to Boost Developer Tools

9/19/2025

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Atlassian, headquartered in Sydney, announced a $1 billion acquisition of developer intelligence platform DX to enhance its software offerings.
DX aids companies in measuring and improving developer productivity, serving clients like Dropbox and Pinterest.
This acquisition follows Atlassian's $935 million purchase of The Browser Company.
CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes highlighted the need for engineering teams to understand AI investments.
DX will integrate with tools like Jira and Bitbucket, offering insights into productivity and team dynamics, with the deal expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval.

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Atlassian, headquartered in Sydney, announced a $1 billion acquisition of developer intelligence platform DX to enhance its software offerings.
DX aids companies in measuring and improving developer productivity, serving clients like Dropbox and Pinterest.
This acquisition follows Atlassian's $935 million purchase of The Browser Company.
CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes highlighted the need for engineering teams to understand AI investments.
DX will integrate with tools like Jira and Bitbucket, offering insights into productivity and team dynamics, with the deal expected to close by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approval.