Acquisition stories - Page 183
BlackBerry bows out of hardware as smartphone business turns sour
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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smartphones
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
The move gives BlackBerry a chance to survive as a pure software and services company, following years of losses for its hardware business.
SOTI Altitude Channel Partner Awards 'great news' for ANZ channel
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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iot
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partner programmes
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healthtech
SOTI honours channel partners at recent conference, recognising their contributions to the company's global network of resellers.
Polycom's 'momentous day' as Siris Capital completes $2 billion acquisition
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Polycom has announced the completion of its acquisition by Siris Capital, in a $2 billion deal. Mary McDowell set to take over as Polycom CEO.
TPG revenue, profit soars on back of iiNet acquisition
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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uc
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telco
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spectrum
TPG’s revenue has soared 88% on the back of its acquisition of iiNet, with the telco also reporting a bumper revenue increase.
Kiwi company strengthens cloud offerings with new acquisition
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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atmospheric
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securecom
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acquisition
SecureCom, a Kiwi cloud service leader, bolsters its offerings by acquiring struggling Auckland firm, Atmospheric, and adds skilled staff.
Exclusive: HPE doubles down on partner efforts
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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hpc
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social media
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certification
HPE is doubling down on its partner efforts. Chris Trevitt, HPE Pacific region director of partner sales and commercial business gives us the lowdown.
Dell EMC makes moves to modernize the data center
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Dell EMC's ScaleIO Ready Node promises a data centre revolution with its latest software-defined, all-flash innovation on PowerEdge servers.
The incredible system that every IT department needs
Sat, 24th Sep 2016
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uc
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Discover Netscout, the hidden gem revolutionising IT monitoring with InfiniStream, the 'big data device' essential for any tech department.
Telstra and Microsoft expand partnership in Australia
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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microsoft
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telstra
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microsoft office 365
Telstra and Microsoft boost Aussie biz with integrated Office 365 and voice services, signalling a new era in workplace communication.
Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextgen distribution
Vocus Communications' acquisition of NextGen can now proceed, following approval from the Australian competition watchdog.
Digital Realty serves up SDN global interconnection platform
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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hyperscale
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microsoft
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colocation
Digital Realty has launched an SDN global interconnection platform to simplify global data centre and cloud interconnection.
Oracle to buy cloud security vendor Palerra
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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casb
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oracle
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m&a
Oracle to enhance its cloud services with the acquisition of leading security broker Palerra, bolstering protection for enterprise clouds.
Dicker Data NZ takes on SonicWall agency
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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dicker data
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sonicwall
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distributors
Dicker Data New Zealand has continued its charge into the volume market, signing a deal to distribute Dell SonicWall.
As digital transformation takes hold, Riverbed looks to help companies adjust
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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riverbed
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partners
Riverbed Technology's new software aims to accelerate cloud-first and digital transformation strategies for businesses worldwide.
Ransomware and mobile malware hits peak, healthcare least prepared
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
Ransomware and mobile malware at record highs, with healthcare and manufacturing industries least prepared, says McAfee Labs.
Webroot tackles IoT explosion with CyberFlow Analytics acquisition
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Webroot strengthens cybersecurity leadership with acquisition of CyberFlow Analytics, enhancing ability to address complex threat landscape.
Industry acquisitions improve Oracle cloud execution ahead of database and NetSuite influence
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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fintech
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iaas
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financial systems
Oracle’s industry expertise will remain valuable on premises, but it has the opportunity to support differentiation of cloud applications.
Kiwi tech company aims for the big time with investors in China
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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investment
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fundertech
FunderTech is sending this Kiwi tech company to China to pitch their idea in front of 300-500 investors - here's an update on their progress.
How Salesforce got into the artificial intelligence business
Mon, 19th Sep 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Being born in the cloud is not only a help to its developers, but also it’s an attitude. It’s that attitude that the company has plenty of.
HP’s uphill battle to win market share in the copier market
Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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fleet management
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hp
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laser
HP strategises a breakthrough in the A3 copier space, banking on innovative products and a major Samsung acquisition.