Globant, a digitally native technology services company, has agreed to acquire Blankfactor, a U.S.-based IT consulting firm specializing in payments, banking, and capital markets. The acquisition aims to strengthen Globant’s financial services offerings by integrating Blankfactor’s expertise in consulting-led product engineering, cloud technologies, and AI solutions, particularly in card issuing, merchant acquiring, and securities finance. Founders Michael Wear and Melody Pak will continue to lead Blankfactor, and the merger is expected to enhance Globant’s capabilities in delivering specialized value propositions to clients in the rapidly evolving financial services industry.