Mergers and Acquisitions Stories - Page 62

Global Stories

DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition

The company says the opportunity to employ an 'experienced consulting leader' has come about as a result of the M-Power acquisition.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Marketing Technologies

Adobe to acquire Magento, adds commerce to its offering suite

The Magento Platform brings together digital commerce, order management and predictive intelligence into a unified commerce platform.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Data Science

Oracle bolsters AI and ML capability with DataScience.com acquisition

DataScience.com is a platform that enables data scientists to deliver business-changing insights while leveraging big data and ML.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Virtualisation

Here's how Red Hat will integrate CoreOS with OpenShift after its $250M acquisition

Red Hat acquired CoreOS in January, describing them as an innovator and leader in Kubernetes and container-native solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Fintech

MYOB sells off its rental payments platform for $425,000

As a result of the deal, RENT is set to acquire the existing RentPay system as well as its website and customer base.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Cloud Services

HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup

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.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018

Network Infrastructure

Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security

Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Security Information and Event Management

RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout

Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Hyperscale

Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany

The four story freehold facility is newly completed with approximately 126,800 sqf of lettable area and energy-efficient features like free cooling.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Microsoft

DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Edge Computing

Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry

The acquisition serves to bolster Nexon's service offering, specifically in hosted desktops, hybrid cloud consulting and managed services.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018

Encryption

It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto

Thales and Gemalto are readying themselves for a merger that may well create a world leader in digital security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b

With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

Hyperscale

HIVE makes acquisition to harness prime data centre real estate

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.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Gaming

Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus

A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Partner Programmes

Cirrus' Correct Comms acquisition paying dividends, according to latest activities report

Cirrus Networks' acquisition of Correct Communications yields over AUD $2 million in new bookings from key government agencies, boosting Canberra market growth.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

NTT Communications

NTT Com completes acquisition of Secure-24

NTT Com has completed its acquisition of Secure-24, enhancing its global managed services portfolio and aiming to meet rising hybrid IT demands.

By Julia Gabel • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations

InternetNZ has merged with its subsidiary NZRS in order to bring the elements of .nz domain management under the same umbrella.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018

DevOps

Deloitte strengthens AWS and cloud offerings with API Talent acquisition

Deloitte has acquired API Talent, the first New Zealand provider to qualify for AWS DevOps competency and a certified AWS MSP Partner.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Digital Transformation

8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX

The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018