It obviously increases its footprint in Israel, where it currently operates two offices, and there is a thriving startup scene, from which Google has already plucked Labpixies and Quicksee.
Today, the company is announcing a partnership with Point-of-Sale (POS) system maker Harbortouch which will allow it to sizably increase its footprint in the space.
HSBC, which moved its chief executive, Michael Geoghegan, to Hong Kong this year, is trying to increase its footprint in South Africa as it moves to capture trade outflows from mainland China.
Bringing on Bakrie as its lead investor gives Path a partner that understands the market and can help it strategically expand and increase its footprint in Southeast Asia.
To increase its footprint in the enterprise, it needs to step up its sales efforts and this new partner program — combined with higher potential revenues for its resellers — is clearly meant to allow it to reach more potential customers.
Uber, its main rival, is currently in 18 cities across India, but it has plans to increase its footprint massively after pledging to invest $1 billion in its business in the country.
With the acquisition, Ericsson, the world's largest maker of telecom network equipment, will increase its footprint in telecommunications software and services in North America, allowing it to profit from the strong growth of mobile and broadband services.
The C.I.A. will be increasing its footprint in Afghanistan, as the U.S. moves away from bombing.
"Our retail banking operation is vastly increasing its footprint in Germany, which will balance our earnings towards an even more stable business," Mr. Ackermann said.
Panasonic has been increasing its footprint in the region.
