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Ingram Micro parent company denies buyout claims

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Tianjin Tianhai has denied rumours of selling Ingram Micro, citing it as a strategic asset, amid speculation of a possible buyout by Synnex.
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Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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phishing
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email security
PhishLine's social engineering simulation and training platform expands Barracuda solutions to protect against email-borne targeted attacks.
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New cartel law spurs release of ComCom's competitor collaboration guidelines

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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The updates to the guidelines are a result of amendments to the law – specifically the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2017.
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McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.
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Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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voip
The combination is expected to expand the markets available to Polycom solutions for its worldwide network of channel partners.
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Rejected: Gemalto shuns 'unfriendly' takeover bid by Atos

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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Gemalto has slammed an unsolicited acquisition bid from European digital enterprise Atos because the proposal significantly undervalues the company.
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Will Atos be successful in its 'unsolicited' mission to buy out Gemalto?

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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In what Gemalto is calling an 'unsolicited' acquisition bid, the company says it is reviewing an offer put to the company by European firm Atos.
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Datto acquisition wraps up, company assures positive outcomes for partners

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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managed services
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The result, according to the companies, is a single entity that is designed to empower MSPs with the companys' combined solutions.
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Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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application security
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devsecops
Barracuda Networks will soon be under the wing of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo – an acquisition worth $1.6 billion.
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Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
The shift to cloud applications is driving enterprises to rethink WAN architecture, fuelling the SD-WAN market where VMware and Cisco made key acquisitions.
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Trend Micro announces acquisition to bolster hybrid cloud security offering

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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application security
​Trend Micro has announced the acquisition of Immunio in a move it says will expand its Hybrid Cloud Security solution scope.
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McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout

Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.
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Marvell pushes further into data center space with $6b Cavium acquisition

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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cloud services
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Marvell pushes deeper into the data centre market with a USD $6 billion acquisition of Cavium, expecting USD $150 to $175 million in synergies post-close.
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Broadcom completes $5.9 Billion acquisition of Brocade

Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Broadcom finalises a USD $5.9 billion acquisition of Brocade, bolstering its storage and networking prowess after overcoming delays with CFIUS.
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MYOB buys Reckon's Accountant Group for $180 million

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
MYOB acquires Reckon's Accountants Practice Management division for AU$180m cash in bid to strengthen adviser audience.
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Spark buys Auckland telco company in small but tactical move

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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digital island
Ed Hyde, CEO Spark ventures & wholesale, says the acquisition, while relatively small for Spark, is a smart, tactical investment.
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Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks boosts its cloud security prowess with the strategic purchase of Sonian, enhancing its archiving and analytics services.
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Lenovo buys majority stake in Fujitsu PC business

Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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pc hardware
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fujitsu
Lenovo has acquired a controlling stake in Fuitsu's PC business in a JPY 17.85 billion-plus deal as it seeks to shore up its PC business.
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Datto acquired by Vista Equity Partners, to be merged with Autotask

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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dr
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cloud services
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m&a
Vista Equity Partners acquires Datto to merge with Autotask, forming a powerful provider of IT management and data protection solutions for MSPs worldwide.
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Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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m&a
Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.