Acquisition stories - Page 135
Microsoft NZ on Azure and Office 365 opportunities and the changing channel
Wed, 29th Mar 2017
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software development
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Microsoft NZ's new channel boss, Phil Goldie, talks Azure and Office 365 opportunities, partnerships and the changing face of the Microsoft channel.
Kordia transforms New Zealand's security space with Cyber Security by Kordia
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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kordia
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aura information security
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redshield
Kordia's new 'Cyber Security by Kordia' portfolio is New Zealand's most comprehensive suite of security products and services.
Vodafone NZ one-ups Spark with 70 percent acquisition in TeamTalk's Farmside
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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teamtalk
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m&a
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vodafone
The proposed investment by Vodafone in TeamTalk looks set to further deepen the strategic relationship between the two companies.
TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'
Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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teamtalk
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m&a
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spark
TeamTalk yesterday recommended that its shareholders reject Spark's 'hostile takeover bid' of $0.80c per share because the price is far too low.
Cisco wraps up acquisition of AppDynamics
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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microsoft
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cisco
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m&a
Together, the companies will aim to deliver visibility across the network, data centre, security, applications and to drive digital transformation.
Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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commerce commission
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teamtalk
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m&a
The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.
Trend Micro reflects on one year of success after TippingPoint acquisition
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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endpoint protection
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edr
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trend micro
Trend Micro's TippingPoint acquisition sees 25% growth YoY and a spot in Gartner Magic Quadrant #cybersecurity.
Another one bites the dust: This week's Kiwi channel wrap-up
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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m&a
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ingram micro
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distributors
While quieter than last week (perhaps everyone was out celebrating St Paddy's Day), there was still a lot going on in the Kiwi channel this week.
VMware's new CTO for APAC & Japan business brings 'rich experience' to role
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware appoints Bruce Davie as VP and CTO for Asia-Pacific and Japan business to help customers accelerate digital transformation.
Relaunch, expansion for Atlas Gentech's Simply Leasing as leasing demand soars
Wed, 15th Mar 2017
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fintech
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atlas gentech
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simply leasing
Resellers are being urged to capitalise on growing demand for leasing and reap the benefits as Atlas Gentech's Simply Leasing gears up for a relaunch.
Canon NZ focuses on customer experience with new appointment
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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crm
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document management
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ecm
Canon New Zealand recently announced the appointment of Skye Nicholls to their newly created role, head of customer experience.
Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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staples
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private equity
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partners
Staples has sold its Australian and NZ businesses to private equity firm Platinum Equity, with a rebrand and 'substantial' investment promised.
ALE continues expansion in APAC with new appointment
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
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aca pacific
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channel infrastructure
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise says APAC is a key region and as such, they've appointed Pierre Samson as vice president of sales.
The week in channel-land: Acquisitions, big money and fresh potential
Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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uc
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microsoft
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google
Another week older and what have you done? We take a look back on the week that was - and just what the channel has been doing.
Commvault teams up with Pure Storage & Cisco to optimize the data center
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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cisco
Commvault is integrating its Data Platform and IntelliSnap technology for Cisco and Pure Storage's FlashStack solution.
Veeam ANZ head of alliances comments on HPE acquisition - 'It's a smart move'
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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storage
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virtualisation
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veeam
Veeam's Peter Bender says HPE's acquisition of Nimble will expand their storage portfolio to serve even more market segments.
Epson named a Top 100 Global Innovator for the 6th year in a row
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The company is also an industry leader in patent quantity and quality in product categories such as inkjet printers and projectors.
HPE to fork out more than $1 billion in acquisition of Nimble Storage
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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storage
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nimble storage
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hpe
The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nimble Storage in an attempt to bolster its presence in the hybrid IT market.
3D printing mainstream by 2018, medical sector leading charge
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
A new report from IDC says 3D printing will be mainstream in APAC by 2018 but there's consolidation and change ahead too.
Frost & Sullivan rank the top APAC data center service providers
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Frost & Sullivan evaluated 12 major data center service providers in Asia Pacific (APAC) region to find just who is providing the best service.