Acquisition stories - Page 129
OpenText to drop US$1.4B to acquire Carbonite
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
OpenText is set to acquire Carbonite for $1.42bn, bolstering its cloud platforms and end-point security capabilities.
Shut down: HP rejects Xerox acquisition proposal
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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fuji xerox
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3d printing
HP's board rejects Xerox's $33.5bn acquisition proposal but says it's open to exploring a merger. Xerox's financial health raises doubts.
UK-based Access acquires Attaché
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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daas
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cloud workspace
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access group
UK-based Access Group acquires Australia’s Attaché, marking its first global software foray, aiming to capitalise on the growing Australasian market.
DXC looks to accelerate IT modernisation with Virtual Clarity acquisition
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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m&a
DXC Technology has acquired ITaaS provider Virtual Clarity to bolster IT modernisation and cloud migration capabilities for large-scale enterprise clients.
Taleka takes US$250k as Cisco Innovation award winner
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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partner programmes
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cisco
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partner awards
It was selected with partner Appspace, for its innovative solution that is set to transform the workplace experience through Cisco Webex.
NetDragon raises $150m to expand China education sector
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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edutech
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investment
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netdragon
NetDragon secures USD $150 million from Ascendent Capital Partners to bolster its education subsidiary, enhancing China’s burgeoning education sector.
Westcon-Comstor onboards Silver Peak for SD-WAN in ANZ
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
The distributor will immediately add the business-driven Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN edge platform to its portfolio.
Public cloud services to drive APAC cloud computing revenue during 2018-23
Fri, 8th Nov 2019
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private cloud
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public cloud
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risk & compliance
Public cloud services will be the top revenue generator for cloud computing in the Asia-Pacific region, according to GlobalData.
SoftwareONE completes strategic acquisition of BNW Consulting
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
SoftwareONE has strategically acquired BNW Consulting to enhance its SAP capabilities in public cloud hyperscalers, expanding its global technology services.
Jane Betts appointed chief people officer at Findex
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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hcm
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payroll systems
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findex
Findex, an Australasian advisory firm, appoints Jane Betts as its inaugural chief people officer, aiming to drive talent engagement and growth strategies.
eInvoicing firm Storecove lands in Asia Pacific
Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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storecove
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pearcey foundation
Australian tech entrepreneur and former Squirrel Street founder & CEO Simon Foster will lead Storecove as APAC general manager.
Spirit Telecom adds esteemed exec Greg Ridder to board
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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kogan.com
Spirit Telecom has appointed Greg Ridder, renowned for his eCommerce expertise and roles with ASX-listed firms, to its board, furthering its digital ambitions.
Lancom Technology pushes for growth with Redbrick acquisition
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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partner programmes
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software development
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Lancom Technology bolsters its client base and workforce with the acquisition of Redbrick Technology, prompting a 20% rise in managed services revenue.
Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.
Talent acquires Kiwi IT recruitment company
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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seek
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recruitment
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hi-tech awards
Talent has acquired ManpowerGroup's Experis in New Zealand, marking a significant growth milestone as they aim to ensure a seamless transition for all involved.
Fortinet buys out enSilo to bolster endpoint security portfolio
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Fortinet has acquired a US-based endpoint security company enSilo as the company continues to flesh out its global security solutions.
'Turn data into doing': Splunk announces updates to Data-to-Everything platform
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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devops
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siem
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multi-cloud
Over the last two weeks, Splunk has made several announcements around its Data-to-Everything platform including additions to IT security and operations.
Gartner: CIOs need to start delivering on digital
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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globalisation
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analyst report
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acquisition
CIOs must align digital strategies to tackle CEO concerns of reglobalisation, economic slowdown and 'digital dithering,' urges Gartner.
ConnectWise acquires Continuum and ITBoost
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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partner programmes
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m&a
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connectwise
Together, these moves aim to put more problem-solving resources, tools for efficiency, and fuel for growth in the hands of partners.
5G brings potential for new revenue, customers
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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uc
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supply chain & logistics
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5g & beyond
Over 50% of enterprises believe 5G will help customer acquisition and generate new revenue streams, according to Infosys research.