Acquisition stories - Page 201

SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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Cradlepoint acquires Pertino, integrating SDN innovation with 4G LTE solutions to transform enterprise networking.

MSC Mobility knocks out the competition
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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Frost & Sullivan has named MSC Mobility the Enterprise Mobility Managed Service Provider of the year in Australia at the Australian Excellence Awards.

New Opportunities for Zeacom as it becomes Enghouse Interactive
Tue, 8th Dec 2015
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International acquisitions of Kiwi companies often spell the beginning of the end for the local operations, but for Zeacom it's a different story.

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

Spark snaps up CCL in $50m deal
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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Spark New Zealand has acquired CCL for $50 million in a move designed bolster Spark’s cloud services capabilities and its South Island business.

Ingram Micro ups cloud play with Odin acquisition
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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Ingram Micro is bolstering its cloud strategy with the acquisition of Parallels’ Odin Service Automation platform for an undisclosed sum.

Key trends for Internet of Things for 2016
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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automotive
While the IoT has reached an all-time high of hype and hyperbole, more and more organisations plan to deploy IoT technologies in the coming year.

Logicalis snaps up Thomas Duryea Consulting
Thu, 3rd Dec 2015
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Logicalis raises stakes in Aussie IT scene, acquiring strategic Thomas Duryea Consulting to form a tech powerhouse.

UFONE's new PBX platform empowers channel partners
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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cloud services
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UFone has rolled out a new Cloud Hosted PBX service, designed specifically for channel partners with business end users and powered by the 3XC system.

Equinix takes fourth place in Japanese data centre market with buy
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Equinix completes its acquisition of 97% of Japanese data centre operator Bit-isle, creating the fourth largest data centre in Japan.

Acquisitions a key strategic move for Aussie companies
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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In Australia, more companies are looking to strengthen their market position through mergers and acquisitions, according to UXC Eclipse.

UXC enters binding $428m sale to CSC
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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UXC set for a $428m takeover by CSC, aiming to forge a leading IT services giant in the region, despite a lowered bid per share.

Fortinet: Protection from the core to the edge
Wed, 25th Nov 2015
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If you want to increase your revenues, regardless of the businesses you provide solutions for, Fortinet has the answer.

Cisco announces $700 million acquisition
Tue, 24th Nov 2015
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The acquisition will accelerate Cisco's collaboration strategy to deliver video everywhere, across every endpoint, every screen, to every user.

Nearly all Kiwi adults to own a smartphone in 2016
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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The equivalent of 2,543,173 people aged 18+ now have a smartphone, with research showing 92% of adults will own a smartphone in the the next 12 months.

Dicker Data gets Nimble with storage
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
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Dicker Data has been appointed a second distributor for Nimble Storage in ANZ, in a deal which provides a strong attach opportunity for resellers.

Aruba rides ANZ mobility wave
Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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Aruba says it - and its partners - are riding a mobility wave driven by the #GenMobile generation and increasing demand for a mobile first approach.

Is the CMO the newest member of the IT team?
Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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CMOs in Australia and New Zealand are swiftly becoming tech decision-makers, usurping traditional IT roles, reveals new research.

True innovation lies in the power of many
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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In the digital age, strategic partnerships are far superior to internal research and development (R&D) or acquisitions, according to new research.

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition
Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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cybersecurity
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Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.