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eCommerce, telecoms, mergers named as 2018/19 focus for ComCom

Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has names published its priority focus areas for the upcoming year, including implementing new telecommunication regulations.
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Cisco to drop $2.35b to acquire access security provider

Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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Cisco has announced the intent to acquire Duo Security in order to expand its users' ability to manage secure connections to devices.
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Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
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Mimecast acquires Solebit to improve threat protection offering

Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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Mimecast acquires Solebit for $88m, bolstering cyber defence against sophisticated malware and phishing attacks.
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DDN finalises acquisition agreement for bankrupt Tintri

Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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After stepping in at the final hour to salvage Tintri, Data Direct Networks (DDN) has finalised a new reseller agreement - here are the details.
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Qlik enriches data solutions with Podium Data acquisition

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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New acquisition expands Qlik's portfolio beyond analytics, enabling analytics-ready data strategy to drive data-driven transformation.
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Broadcom buys out CA Technologies for $18.9 billion

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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Combined, the companies plan to build what they call 'one of the world's leading infrastructure technology companies'.
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SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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The acquisition will allow SolarWinds to offer a new security software product, dubbed SolarWinds Threat Monitor.
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Noel Leeming Group to dissolve Appliance Shed retail stores

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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The Appliance Shed sells a large range of appliances and technology products, including TV and audio products, phones, and home security systems.
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DDN steps in at final hour to salvage Tintri trainwreck

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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On its day of admitting bankruptcy, Tintri can now be brought back from the brink after Data Direct Networks made a bid for acquisition.
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Nexion picks up Perth-based DC after merger with Site2

Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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Nexion Networks finalises merger with Site2, acquiring Metro IX Data Center. This expansion enhances Nexion's local and global IT and telecom capabilities.
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Plantronics completes US$2 billion acquisition of Polycom

Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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Plantronics finalises the USD $2 billion acquisition of Polycom, broadening its portfolio in Unified Communications and Collaboration technologies.
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Atradius report outlines the 'major shifts' in the global ICT market

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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The company expects sales of ICT products and services to increase by more than 3% per annum in 2018 and 2019.
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IBM acquires Oniqua to bolster IoT offering for asset-intensive industries

Mon, 18th Jun 2018
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IBM acquires Oniqua to enhance its IoT capabilities for asset-heavy sectors, integrating MRO inventory optimisation to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.
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Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings

Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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The move extends Continuum's cybersecurity offerings and ability to enable IT service providers to meet the mounting security and compliance needs.
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Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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The new deal will add over 10,000 broadband subscribers to Superbb, the newly formed retail broadband division of Superloop.
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TIBCO acquires cloud integration provider Scribe Software

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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TIBCO says the acquisition will allow them to deliver a single solution to address a wide range of integration scenarios.
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Update: MYOB formally withdraws Reckon merger application

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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The sale and purchase agreement included conditions, including regulatory conditions, which had to be satisfied prior to completion.
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Instillery and Vo2 merge to expand cloud offerings

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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The merger further fulfils the company's ability to offer customers hybrid-cloud solutions and core SaaS applications such as Office 365.
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DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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The company says the opportunity to employ an 'experienced consulting leader' has come about as a result of the M-Power acquisition.