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Acquisition stories - Page 128

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Dell, HPE, NetApp lead global enterprise backup & storage market
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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storage
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dr
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healthtech
Dell, HPE, and NetApp dominate the global enterprise backup and storage market, projected to hit USD $14.23 billion by 2022, driven by cloud adoption.
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EC-Council appoints distie to expand into ANZ
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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edutech
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phishing
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email security
It has appointed ACA Pacific to help roll out its cybersecurity solutions, including newly acquired OhPhish, to the Australia and New Zealand markets.
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FTS Group acquires Galaxy 42
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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apm
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healthtech
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software development
FTS Group expands into local government, education, and asset-intensive industries with its acquisition of Melbourne-based consulting firm Galaxy 42.
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Virtual data rooms market showing impressive growth
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Driven by growing demand for easy and secure ways for storage of critical data and increasing need for transparent and efficient data sharing options.
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Trend Micro leads market share for hybrid cloud security - IDC
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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private cloud
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Software-defined compute technologies are often used in the context of public or private clouds, but can also be implemented in non-cloud environments.
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Why finance must be at the core of effective business planning processes
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Experience shows that better outcomes can be achieved by organisations who adopt a strategy of integrated business planning, according to Board International.
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Gartner names SAI Global as IT Vendor Risk Management leader
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
SAI Global feels the Gartner report confirms a competitive market with demand growing for cloud-first software solutions.
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Accenture acquires Australian consultants, Apis Group
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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accenture
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m&a
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apis group
The firm works with some of Australia’s largest federal public service organisations, providing a range of services.
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UST Global expands presence with new Singapore office
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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institutional investors
The new center will enable the company to expand its base in Asia and get closer to its growing pool of institutional investors.
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PageUp acquires Clinch, expands recruitment software offerings
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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recruitment
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pageup
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m&a
PageUp expands its recruitment offerings with the acquisition of Clinch, enhancing sourcing, automated marketing, and candidate relationship management.
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PPRO accelerates growth in APAC with new addition to leadership team
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
PPRO appoints new global head of payment networks, Kelvin Phua, to strengthen its acquisition and management of Asia Pacific's local payment methods.
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Xerox to target HP shareholders as acquisition bid sours
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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hp
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fuji xerox
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3d printing
HP spurns Xerox's £25.6bn takeover bid, citing concerns over Xerox's financial health and strategic directions.
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IDC names Trend Micro number one vendor for SDC security
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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devops
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iaas
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apm
Trend Micro has been named the top 2018 vendor for software-defined compute security by IDC, leading the market with a 35.5% share.
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Australian IoT company wins international contract
Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Adelaide-based Buddy Technologies secures a 10-year deal with Hong Kong’s Eastfield Lighting, initiating with a USD $250,000 non-refundable payment.
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Beating public sector procurement fraud – SAS
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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government
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corruption
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fraud
The single biggest source of crime experienced by public sector entities is the internal employee in a position of trust.
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How smart load balancer choices make eCommerce painless for SMBs
Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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kemp technologies
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application delivery controllers
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load balancing
Kemp Technologies' affordable LoadMaster offers SMBs powerful load balancing for eCommerce, starting at AUD $5,000, boosting performance and reliability.
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Nutanix appoints new chief commercial officer Tarkan Maner
Mon, 25th Nov 2019
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
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leadership
Nutanix has named Tarkan Maner as its new chief commercial officer, entrusting him with global business and corporate development, and strategic partnerships.
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Splunk's strategic acquisitions respond to changing customer needs
Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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devops
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data analytics
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siem
Splunk acquires SignalFx, Omnition, and Streamlio to bolster cloud, microservices, and real-time data capabilities, boosting digital transformation tools.
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Google Cloud acquires CloudSimple
Wed, 20th Nov 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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multi-cloud
Google Cloud has acquired CloudSimple to offer an integrated VMware migration solution, enhancing cloud benefits without altering existing applications.
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Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ey
As video gaming revenues nearly double over five years, companies brace for heightened competition and rising costs, reveals new EY study.