Acquisition stories - Page 179
2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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67% of insurance carriers believe IoT will transform the sector within 36 months, but consumer adoption has been disappointing.
BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.
How the Equinix deal with Verizon opens new routes to global interconnection
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix's $3.6bn deal with Verizon to boost global interconnectivity, expanding digital economy's reach with key market access.
Three factors to drive management consulting revenue, according to TBR
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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deloitte
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tbr
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consultancy
Demand for consulting on operations, organization and change is set to increase as digital transformation projects scale up, according to TBR.
Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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m&a
Microsoft has completed its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, aiming to unite the professional cloud with the professional network.
CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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risk & compliance
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3d printing
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analyst report
In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.
CA Technologies to acquire Automic with unanimous board vote
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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CA Technologies set for a 600m euro acquisition of Automic, bolstering its cloud automation prowess, as both boards agree.
Partners pick up the slack, propelling Workday to large enterprise success
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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hcm
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microsoft
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payroll systems
Workday continues prioritising top-line growth over profitability, which is paying off as the vendor had major 3Q16 signings in the U.S. and Europe.
Done deal: Ingram Micro now part of HNA Group
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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hna group
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distributors
Ingram Micro is now part of Chinese giant HNA Group after the US$6 billion acquisition announced back in February successfully closed this week.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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linkedin
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retail
Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
HPE’s first anniversary brings declining revenues amid heavy market disruption
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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software development
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hpe
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tbr
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) reported a 7% decline in revenue during Q3 2016, but saw operating margin rise to 6.2%.
Oracle plans to get more out of NetSuite
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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fintech
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iaas
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financial systems
Oracle has completed its tender offer for NetSuite and has announced plans to leverage its resources to globalize the mid-market enterprise.
Datapipe walks away with Asia Pacific Cloud Company of the Year award
Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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ddos
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iaas
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cloud services
Datapipe has come out on top as the Asia Pacific Managed Cloud Company of the Year at the 2016 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Best Practices Awards.
Commerce Commission delays final decision on Sky-Vodafone merger
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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commerce commission
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sky
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2degrees
The deadline for the final decision on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger has been pushed back to February due to a high number of submissions and a hea.
Why collaboration should matter to every organisation in 2017
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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uc
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
Workplaces are transforming. Technology is the driving force. And it's impacting business at all levels, from C-Suite to intern.
IBM ups its disaster recovery play with Sanovi acquisition
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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dr
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public cloud
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cloud services
IBM's buyout of Sanovi beefs up its disaster recovery services, promising streamlined resilience amidst rising cyber risks.
Genesys expands business, swallows up Interactive Intelligence
Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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uc
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cx
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martech
Genesys completes acquisition of call centre technology firm Interactive Intelligence, creating largest leader in customer experience.
What is the future of sales without sellers?
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
There is one startling development that is in its very early stages but is poised to make a huge impact across the industry.
Global vendors to embrace Disaster Recover as a Service in near future
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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dr
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
As a result, Transparency Market Research explains the market will witness a large number of mergers and acquisitions.
Internet-of-Things provider Secure2Go seeks $4-5 million IPO ahead of ASX launch
Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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iot
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secure2go
Industrial Internet of Things provider Secure2Go has now lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities Exchange to raise $4-5 million.