Deltek, which markets software to a variety of professional services, is being acquired by Roper International. Roper will buy the company from investment firm Thoma Bravo for $2.8 billion in a deal expected to close by the end of the year. Deltek will continue to operate under its own name and management.

Blucora has reached an agreement with online portfolio advisor Financial Guard to serve TaxAct customers. Under the terms of the deal, TaxAct customers can access an advisory platform that provides portfolio management investment needs such as retirement. The platform will be available during tax season.

Xero has revamped its Advisor Directory. The cloud-based software company says the directory takes advantage of the company's move to the AWS platform and utilizes a chatbot to connect small businesses to advisors via social media.