Acquisition stories - Page 166
Micro Focus and HPE Software complete $11 billion merger
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Micro Focus merges with HPE's software arm in a whopping £8.8bn deal, forming the world's 7th largest enterprise software company.
Dentsu Aegis Network acquires NZ digital agency Little Giant
Thu, 31st Aug 2017
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m&a
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little giant
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isobar
Dentsu Aegis Network boosts its digital prowess with the strategic acquisition of NZ's esteemed digital agency Little Giant.
Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.
Webroot pops the bubbly for another successful year
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
The cybersecurity vendor posting 15 percent year-over-year bookings growth for its fiscal year ending June 2017 as well as sealing a number of awards.
Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.
What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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entrepreneurship
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venture capital
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right click capital
In 2016, there were 50 disclosed venture capital investments made in New Zealand at a value of $92.3mil, significantly up from $62.5mil in 2015.
Exclusive interview: Dell EMC talk digital transformation post-merger
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
In an exclusive, Dell EMC unveil how their merger fuels digital transformation, strengthening their global tech dominance.
A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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stortech
An established company recently announced its expansion into the South Africa cybersecurity market by acquiring a managed security service provider.
Cisco to acquire hyperconverged software vendor Springpath in US$320m deal
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Cisco has continued its buying spree, this time snapping up hyperconvergence software company Springpath to bolster its data centre portfolio.
Exclusive: Frost & Sullivan outlines the ‘massive’ AI opportunity for resellers
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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uc
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martech
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ai
Local integrators and resellers are yet to fully capitalise on the AI opportunity - and it's a 'massive' opportunity says Frost & Sullivan.
IT software services veteran joins Ivanti's customer success team
Sat, 19th Aug 2017
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ivanti
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job moves
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customer success
Gwendolyn Smith joins Ivanti, bolstering the firm's customer success with over 20 years of IT service expertise.
euNetwork’s Manchester investment provides access to 12 interconnected data centres
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
euNetworks has made further investment in Manchester with a new density fibre network covering over 40 route kilometres in the city.
Exclusive: CA Technologies discusses the Automic acquisition, automation and SAP
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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it automation
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ca technologies
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automic
We get the lowdown on why CA Technologies acquired automation provider Automic, what customers and partners can expect.
Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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sony
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anime
Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...
Relative newcomer rapidly scales APAC with Brocade tech acquisition
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
Launched in 2014, Pulse Secure has now acquired Brocade’s vADC product family in a bid to boost its rapid growth in both ANZ and Malaysia.
Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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it training
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phishing
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email security
Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.
Tech Data takes on VMware education services
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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virtualisation
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it training
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it automation
Tech Data’s Technology Solutions business has inked a deal which sees it becoming an authorised reseller of VMware education services locally.
5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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managed services
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datto
Managed services are a great channel play, but to maximise returns, you must re-think client engagement. Datto’s Nop Srinara offers some tips.
HBO breach: Centrify says ‘winter is coming’ for passwords
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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hbo
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centrify
HBO’s soft underbelly was laid bare to the world after hackers stole 1.5 TB of data from its systems - Centrify says passwords' days are limited.
CSG buys NZ's pcMedia; FY17 revenue 'below expectation' at AU$245m
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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microsoft
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csg
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pcmedia
CSG has snapped up Kiwi Microsoft partner pcMedia in a deal valued at up to $2 million in a year which has seen revenue 'below expectation'.