Acquisition stories - Page 127
Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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m&a
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mimecast
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segasec
The acquisition of the Israeli Segasec extends Mimecast’s capabilities to protect against brand exploits used to steal money and data.
Will HP Inc. soon be owned by Xerox?
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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hp
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fuji xerox
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m&a
Xerox has secured USD $24 billion in funding commitments from major banks to back its acquisition of HP, potentially bringing the tech giants closer together.
Cognizant recognised as leader in SAP Services on a global scale
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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cloud services
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sap
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cognizant
Cognizant has been named a leader in SAP Services by independent research firm Forrester Research. The company leads through scale and Agile approaches.
Alibaba’s top 10 2020 tech trends
Tue, 14th Jan 2020
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
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blockchain
Alibaba outlines top 2020 tech trends, highlighting advancements in AI, quantum computing, industrial IoT, and blockchain. Key focus: cognitive intelligence.
New managing director for Equinix Australia
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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recruitment
Equinix appoints Guy Danskine as new managing director of Australia, responsible for leading business strategy.
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
Commvault strengthens APJ lineup with new appointment
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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commvault
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recruitment
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job moves
Commvault appoints Callum Eade as VP Sales APJ, to drive growth in Asia Pacific markets. Eade brings extensive sales experience from VMware.
Boomi announces latest acquisition, looks to extend data management offerings
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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multi-cloud
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data management
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m&a
Boomi unveils its acquisition of Unifi Software, aiming to enhance its data management solutions with Unifi's intelligent data discovery and preparation tools.
Animoca Brands acquires San Fran gaming company behind Power Rangers
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
In a major move, Animoca Brands acquires the San Francisco-based gaming firm nWay for AUD $11.4 million, aiming to tap into competitive gaming markets.
Snow Software appoints new chief marketing officer
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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digital marketing
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snow software
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job moves
Snow Software names Paula Darvell as its new chief marketing officer, overseeing global marketing and reporting to CEO Vishal Rao.
Asset management: moving to a smarter, data-driven future
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
At present, preventative maintenance schedules suggested by manufacturers are not enough to help companies avoid critical asset failures.
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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apple
Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.
Tata Consultancy Services named Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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tata
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employment
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workplace culture
Tata Consultancy Services has been named the Number One Top Employer in Asia Pacific for the second consecutive year, excelling in ten HR areas.
Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
The survey found that 86% of businesses don’t consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.
Vertiv to go public on New York Stock Exchange
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
Vertiv is set to become a public company for the first time by merging with GS Acquisition Holdings, a deal valued at USD $5.3 billion.
DataRobot to acquire data fabric provider Paxata
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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robots
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multi-cloud
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ai
Companies must overcome several key challenges associated with AI in order to reap the benefits and become successful.
Forecast: Ecosystm’s top 6 cybersecurity trends for 2020
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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iot security
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data privacy
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ai
Australian IT professionals brace for heightened cybersecurity threats in 2020, as Ecosystm’s forecast highlights six key trends set to reshape the sector.
IDC names DDN fastest-growing all-flash array vendor
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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storage
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multi-cloud
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western digital
DDN has been recognised by IDC as the fastest-growing supplier of all-flash arrays for H1 2019, thanks to organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
2020 predictions: Security breaches, talent shortages and rapid RPA growth
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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rpa
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predictions
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outsourcing
Australian businesses face a transformative year ahead with large-scale RPA deployments, severe talent shortages, and a high-profile security breach.
Acronis makes strategic acquisition to strengthen security portfolio
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Acronis will integrate 5nine’s technology into the Acronis Cyber Platform, making new services available through the Acronis Cyber Cloud Solutions portal.