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Acquisition stories - Page 138

Automation

ServiceNow buys DxContinuum; adds machine learning to intelligent automation

Thu, 19th Jan 2017
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ServiceNow is acquiring machine-learning startup DxContinuum, utilising its technology to more bolster its intelligent automaton with machine learning.
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Updated: HPE snaps up SimpliVity in US$650 million cash deal

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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HPE is buying software-defined hyperconverged infrastructure provider SimpliVity for US$650 million. So what's in it for customers and partners?.
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IIoT industry making headway in Asia Pacific, says Frost & Sullivan

Wed, 18th Jan 2017
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Currently Singapore and Australia lead IIoT adoption, while other countries are only starting to deploy machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies.
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Why becoming part of the 'Republic of Digital' will increase your profitability

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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contact centre
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The global impact of digital transformation is estimated at $20 trillion, creating the 'Republic of Digital' valued at $6.6 trillion.
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Dell + EMC: Driving digital transformation and the 3rd Platform

Fri, 13th Jan 2017
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Dell Technologies and EMC merge, promising a tech revolution, igniting digital transformation, and pioneering the 3rd Platform's rise.
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In pics: Citrix Summit 2017 puts on a winning show

Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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virtualisation
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daas
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partner programmes
More than 4000 Citrix staff, partners and vendors have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California this week. Check out the pics.
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Kiwi cyber security firm raises $6.2m in Series A funding

Thu, 12th Jan 2017
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RedShield Security has raised $6.2m NZD in series A funding from Sage Technologies, following its iSANZ award win.
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Ingram Micro's new owners snap up ANZ Bank business

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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HNA Group has continued its acquisition trail, this time snapping up ANZ Bank's UDC Finance business for $660 million.
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Establishing your own identity in ecosystems

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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analyst report
The biggest risk in technology ecosystems is losing your identity. Being clear on your value and role is essential for growth.
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CenturyLink acquires leading SAP solutions provider

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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CenturyLink bolsters its SAP prowess with the strategic buyout of SEAL Consulting, eyeing enhanced integrated solutions.
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Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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cloud services
Citrix acquires Unidesk, allowing them to expand into ANZ and offer more powerful application layering solutions. #Citrix #Unidesk #acquisition.
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Salesforce is 'empowering marketers' with new Krux innovations

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Salesforce unveils new innovations to its Marketing Cloud after acquiring leading data management platform Krux.
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Equinix granted €1B in loans to offset Verizon data center buy

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Equinix secures €1.0bn in senior secured term B loans to fund acquisition of data centre sites from Verizon.
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Trello snapped up by Atlassian

Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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Atlassian, the enterprise software giant, has announced its acquisition of project management software vendor Trello.
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What's driving business collaboration in 2017?

Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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Nearly half of Kiwi and Aussie workers spend their time collaborating with people outside their immediate vicinity, says Polycom research.
Looking back

2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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duo
We take a look back at the year that was, the stories that showcased the Kiwi channel at its best -and worst- and the people that make up the channel.
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SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!

Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Kiwi cybersecurity in 2016.
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2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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67% of insurance carriers believe IoT will transform the sector within 36 months, but consumer adoption has been disappointing.
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BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform

Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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mobility
BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.
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Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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Microsoft has completed its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, aiming to unite the professional cloud with the professional network.