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Acquisition stories - Page 132

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VMware expands telco and edge portfolio for CSPs
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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datacentre infrastructure
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it automation
VMware’s telco and edge cloud portfolio has grown even larger, as the company announces a major portfolio expansion today.
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VMware launches software-defined networking and security stack built for multi-cloud
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
VMware networking and security portfolio delivers more automation, compliance, visibility, and scale across the data centre, cloud, branch and edge.
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VMware Tanzu transforms Kubernetes environment for enterprise
Tue, 27th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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multi-cloud
VMware’s new product and service portfolio VMware Tanzu is set to transform how enterprises use Kubernetes for software development, management, and deployment.
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Splunk hands over $1.5b to acquire cloud monitoring firm
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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siem
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cloud services
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Splunk has put US$1.05 billion on the table to acquire SignalFx, a SaaS specialist in real time monitoring and metrics for cloud infrastructure.
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Juniper Networks ANZ partner awards winners announced
Mon, 26th Aug 2019
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juniper networks
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telstra
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westcon-comstor
Juniper Networks has announced the winners of its ANZ Partner Awards, with ICT Networks claiming the prestigious Partner of the Year title.
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NetApp appoints new GM for Asia Pacific as it looks to drive growth
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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martech
NetApp has named Sanjay Rohatgi as senior VP and GM for Asia Pacific, aiming to bolster growth and deepen engagements with regional customers and partners.
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Sony buys Insomniac Games, the firm behind PS4 hits Marvel's Spider-Man & Spyro
Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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insomniac games
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is finally bringing longtime partner and game developer Insomniac Games under its wing.
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Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mr
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company-x
Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.
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Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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siem
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3d printing
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autodesk
GlobalData predicts that well-positioned companies like Splunk, Autodesk and PTC are likely to be top of the wishlist – here’s why.
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Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.
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Harmoney reshuffles senior exec team; appoints new CEO for 2020
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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peer-to-peer lending
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harmoney
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crowdlending
Australasian marketplace lender Harmoney has appointed Australian-based David Stevens as its new CEO, effective early 2020.
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Changing skill sets become major driver of business restructures
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Changing skill sets are leading nearly half of organisational restructures in New Zealand and Australia, reports Hays, as firms adapt to new business needs.
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Jamf extends Apple expertise through security firm buyout
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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mdm
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personal computing devices
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apple
Jamf has acquired Digita Security to enhance its Apple management suite with robust endpoint protection, addressing rising Mac demand and security needs.
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Extreme Networks on the hunt for new ANZ channel manager after Critchlow promotion
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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extreme networks
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recruitment
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aerohive networks
Following Julian Critchlow's promotion to general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Extreme Networks is actively seeking a new ANZ channel manager.
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The Instillery and Origin merger: Origin CEO to become Chief Sales Officer
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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multi-cloud
The combined organisation will retain The Instillery brand and deliver more than $40 million in revenue with 200 staff across Aotearoa.
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Lenovo PC & DCG divisions announce top Australian partners
Thu, 15th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
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lenovo
The national awards recognise the achievements and contributions of Lenovo’s PC and DCG partner community over the past year.
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Three product innovations announced by ADTRAN
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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fibre
ADTRAN announces three innovations including new high-bandwidth ONTs, a whole-home WiFi solution, and enhanced management tools, driving 20% growth.
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ADTRAN explained in 3 minutes
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Founded in 1986, ADTRAN capitalised on AT&T's breakup to become a leader in telecommunications networking, with revenue peaking at USD $717 million in 2011.
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VMware welcomes Angela Cunneen as NZ country manager
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
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it automation
Cunneen brings with her more than 25 years experience in senior ICT roles from companies including Dell and EMC.
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Broadcom set to own Symantec’s enterprise security business for $10.7B
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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casb
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dlp
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symantec
Broadcom is set to acquire Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion, expanding its software offering as an infrastructure technology company.