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EXCLUSIVE: We rank NZ distributors by 2019 revenue
Dicker Data

EXCLUSIVE: We rank NZ distributors by 2019 revenue

Distributors are the life blood of the IT industry. We take an exclusive under-the-hood look and rank New Zealand IT distributors by revenue.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020

Global Stories

CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings
Malware

CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings

CrowdStrike is set to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million, aiming to enhance zero trust security capabilities for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Case study: MECCA has HCM makeover with Workday
Human Capital Management

Case study: MECCA has HCM makeover with Workday

Beauty retailer MECCA is transforming its HR systems with the implementation of Workday HCM, automating processes and improving the employee experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
HPE completes Silver Peak buyout & strengthens edge-to-cloud portfolio
Network Infrastructure

HPE completes Silver Peak buyout & strengthens edge-to-cloud portfolio

HPE completes its $925m acquisition of Silver Peak, aiming to strengthen its Aruba business & provide edge-to-cloud networking for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
DoiT announces Google Cloud agreement to the value of $1.5bn
Hyperscale

DoiT announces Google Cloud agreement to the value of $1.5bn

DoiT has signed a $1.5bn agreement with Google Cloud to deliver infrastructure and services over the next five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Rhipe acquires Kiwi services provider Parallo
Virtualisation

Rhipe acquires Kiwi services provider Parallo

The purchase includes Parallo's products, solutions, assets and IP, such as the Parallo Automation Library. Parallo's 25 employees will also join Rhipe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Ericsson bolsters 5G portfolio with $1.1b Cradlepoint buyout
Unified Communications

Ericsson bolsters 5G portfolio with $1.1b Cradlepoint buyout

Cradlepoint is set to be acquired by Ericsson in a $1.1 billion deal, boosting Ericsson's presence in the enterprise 5G market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Pure Storage acquires Portworx for $370m, extends Kubernetes services and support
Storage

Pure Storage acquires Portworx for $370m, extends Kubernetes services and support

Pure Storage has acquired Portworx for $370 million to expand its Kubernetes and containers solutions. It is Pure Storage's largest acquisition to date.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Hybrid & Remote Work

Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering

Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
VISEO and Cludo announce ambitious plans for Salesforce in Australia
Data Analytics

VISEO and Cludo announce ambitious plans for Salesforce in Australia

According to a statement, the acquisition enhances the ability of both companies to deploy larger-scale digital projects across Australia and the APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales
Wearables

COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales

COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
Two MSPs form symbiotic partnership
Internet of Things

Two MSPs form symbiotic partnership

Forum Group and Tecala have forged an agreement that will allow for the exchange of services, broadening each business' portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC
Wearables

COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC

COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Extreme Networks named fastest growing vendor, ranked second in revenue
Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks named fastest growing vendor, ranked second in revenue

Extreme Networks named fastest growing vendor in Omdia's Cloud-Managed Networking Report, with increasing market share and revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
CyberCX acquires Kiwi company Insomnia Security as part of expansion into NZ
Customer Experience

CyberCX acquires Kiwi company Insomnia Security as part of expansion into NZ

CyberCX has acquired cybersecurity firm Insomnia Security as part of its plan to become a leading player in New Zealand's security market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Epicor acquired by investment firm in huge US$4.7 billion transaction
Manufacturing

Epicor acquired by investment firm in huge US$4.7 billion transaction

Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD-R) has acquired Epicor in a $4.7bn deal, with plans to drive growth in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever
Storage

Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever

Seagate's global survey of SMBs shows resilience of IT infrastructure during the pandemic and the importance of data in recovery plans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020

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