Acquisition stories - Page 154
HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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cloud services
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investment
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hpe
Both companies are based in the UK and fall into HPE's global expansion plan, with one for cloud consulting and the other for wireless connectivity.
Why Telstra’s decision to acquire VMtech makes sense
Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Telstra’s acquisition of VMtech strategically boosts its ability to transform network, security, and cloud infrastructure for better agility and performance.
Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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crm
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martech
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erp
The distributor says the move reflects the company’s progression into the next phase of its digital transformation.
Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.
How VMtech SD-WAN facilitates the next generation of work tools
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
VMtech aims to assist businesses and simplify their network architectures, directing traffic to the required platform via the most direct path.
RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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siem
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ueba
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m&a
Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.
Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The four story freehold facility is newly completed with approximately 126,800 sqf of lettable area and energy-efficient features like free cooling.
DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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microsoft
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microsoft dynamics
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m&a
According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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cloud services
The acquisition serves to bolster Nexon’s service offering, specifically in hosted desktops, hybrid cloud consulting and managed services.
It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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encryption
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Thales and Gemalto are readying themselves for a merger that may well create a world leader in digital security.
Dicker Data NZ partners to get 30 days of extended credit
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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dicker data
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resellers
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distributors
Dicker Data NZ is offering extended credit to their resellers with a promotion that celebrates the company’s 40 years in business.
Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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plantronics
With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.
The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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uc
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telco
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orcon
New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.
HIVE makes acquisition to harness prime data centre real estate
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
HIVE is set to snap up Kolos Norway with the intention to build a major new data centre in Norway run on 100 percent renewable energy.
Ex-Telstra talent to lead Superloop after CEO Bevan Slattery steps down
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Slattery will fulfill the position of executive director, which Superloop says will allow him to focus on the company's strategic priorities.
Schneider Electric: A working definition for edge computing
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Edge Computing, a rapidly growing concept, was a major topic at DCD Zettastructure. However, there is still no consensus on the definition of Edge.
Cloud’s next step - 6 trends that are taking shape
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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iaas
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cloud computing has firmly established its place in both the enterprise and consumer spaces. But what is next for the revolutionary technology?.
Wipro's data center hosting business sells for $405 million
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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edge computing
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cloud services
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wipro
The hosted data center business is one of the three businesses that Wipro took over when it acquired Infocrossing in 2007.
Deloitte strengthens AWS and cloud offerings with API Talent acquisition
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Deloitte has acquired API Talent, the first New Zealand provider to qualify for AWS DevOps competency and a certified AWS MSP Partner.
Deloitte acquires API Talent to ramp up AWS cloud offerings
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Deloitte acquires New Zealand’s API Talent to enhance AWS cloud services; co-owners join as partners, aiming to boost cloud adoption in local firms.