Acquisition stories - Page 133
Asia Pacific provides bright spot in gloomy Westcon-Comstor financials
Mon, 15th May 2017
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datatec
APAC has been one of the few bright spots for Westcon-Comstor in its latest financials, recording increased revenue and profit as other markets slump.
Cisco sparks up with US$125m acquisition of AI startup MindMeld
Mon, 15th May 2017
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ai
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Cisco is acquiring conversational AI startup MindMeld in a US$125 million deal to provide new conversational interfaces in its collaboration range.
The week in Channel-land: Distie deals, acquisitions, MSP offerings and a whole lot more
Fri, 12th May 2017
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network infrastructure
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synnex
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exeed
From distie deals to MSP advancements, the IT channel in NZ buzzes with Dell's transformation focus and bold cybersecurity strides.
Kaseya debuts public cloud management offering for MSPs
Thu, 11th May 2017
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public cloud
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it automation
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microsoft
Kaseya has launched a cloud management suite to monitor public cloud infrastructure, automate tasks and save MSPs money - while growing your business.
Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition
Wed, 10th May 2017
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interactive
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accenture
Accenture has snapped up creative agency The Monkeys and design business Maud, as it builds out its design interactive capabilities across ANZ.
The importance of integration in enterprise applications
Tue, 9th May 2017
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uc
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digital transformation
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martech
Tech's evolution ushers in the era where seamless integration is vital for enterprise success; firms race to adapt.
Oracle's acquisition of NetSuite - 6 things you should know
Fri, 5th May 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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erp
Oracle buys NetSuite in a £7.1bn move to lead cloud ERP, aiming for a major market share grab and vast growth in cloud adoption.
The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces
Fri, 5th May 2017
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hyperscale
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colocation
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centurylink
BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.
Kiwi airport software developer concludes Danish acquisition
Thu, 4th May 2017
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software
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gentrack
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Gentrack's acquisition of BLIP Systems will augment Gentrack's software product range and expand its customer base.
Cisco snaps up SD-Wan startup Viptela in $610m deal
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Cisco is acquiring SD-WAN startup Viptela for $610 million to bolster its SD-WAN portfolio - and further its transition to software-centric solutions.
Gemalto puts final touches on 3M Identity Management acquisition
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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biometrics
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3m
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gemalto
Gemalto has put the final touches on its acquisition of 3M's Identity Management Business - a deal worth $850 million.
Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program
Tue, 2nd May 2017
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partner programmes
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endace
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channel infrastructure
Cary Wright will be joining the provider of high speed network recording and network history playback with the aim to drive channel growth.
ERM takes over EnviroSuite's consulting practice for $15m
Mon, 1st May 2017
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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m&a
EnviroSuite has sold its Pacific Environment Consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management for AUD$15m.
The week in Channel-land: New offices, new deals, new jobs and big plans
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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connector systems
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dicker data
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exeed
We've had new vendor deals, new partner programs, exclusive interviews and news that a senior executive was moving to a rival distie...
Six key takeaways from Datto's 2017 State of the MSP report
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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partner programmes
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healthtech
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managed services
Datto's State of the MSP report shines a light on the challenges faced by MSPs - and answers the age old question of Star Wars, or Star Trek?.
Equinix: Localise and optimise traffic at the digital edge
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
The digital edge - This is the place where information is exchanged, transactions are conducted, and data is gathered and analysed.
Former Westcon managing director takes on Dicker Data role
Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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dicker data
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westcon-comstor
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distributors
Former Westcon-Comstor ANZ managing director Wendy O'Keeffe has joined rival Dicker Data as its first independent non-executive director.
Staples buyer announces another ANZ acquisition: OfficeMax
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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m&a
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staples
Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the OfficeMax business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) from Office Depot.
EXCLUSIVE - NetSuite to establish office in New Zealand
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
NetSuite, under Oracle's wing, is set to open its first NZ office, boosting its cloud ERP presence in the Australasian market.
NetSuite to add Sydney-based datacentre
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
NetSuite expands its reach, set to launch a Sydney data centre as Oracle fuels its global growth with significant investment.