Acquisition stories - Page 134
Blue Prism acquires Thoughtonomy, develops new SaaS offering
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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Blue Prism acquires Thoughtonomy to bolster automation and cloud offerings, aiming to transform enterprise productivity.
Google buys enterprise cloud file storage firm Elastifile
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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storage
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google boosts its cloud file storage with the acquisition of Elastifile, promising enhanced support for enterprise digital transformation by late 2019.
Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
Druva has acquired hybrid cloud data protection firm CloudLanes to enhance its edge-to-cloud capabilities, making data more accessible and secure.
Relationship Unlimited strengthens SaaS offerings with partnership
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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saas
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partner programmes
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subscriptions
The partnership with Chargebee will allow Relationship Unlimited to strengthen its offering to clients in the subscription economy.
Microsoft backs down on proposed partner benefit cuts
Mon, 15th Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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microsoft office 365
Facing backlash from its partner network, Microsoft reverses its decision to cut internal use rights and other partner benefits initially planned for July 2020.
Pure Storage launches dedicated distributor programme in APJ
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
The new programme adds a strategic layer of support and enablement for distributors to drive growth, add scale and extend reach into new markets.
Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance the travel experience
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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travel apps
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traveltech
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partners
Lonely Planet partners with Acquia to enhance its digital platforms, providing users with a seamless and personalised travel experience.
Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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uc
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Telecommunications firm Spirit has acquired Bigscreensound, trading as Arinda IT, for USD $2.6 million, targeting growth in the managed service provider sector.
Changes to Aruba's South Pacific line up
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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hpe
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channel ecosystem
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hpe aruba networking
Patrick Devlin steps up as Aruba's new South Pacific Director, steering its growth in Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Anthony Smith.
ComCom grants clearance for Infratil to acquire shares in Vodafone
Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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infratil
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m&a
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vodafone
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Infratil Limited to acquire up to 50% of the shares in Vodafone New Zealand.
Xignite to integrate XPansion analytics tools into cloud platform
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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data analytics
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Xignite partners with XPansion to integrate XMon analytics into its Market Data Cloud Platform, enhancing data usage transparency and cost control for clients.
Microsoft cuts partner benefit in surprise move
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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microsoft office 365
Microsoft surprises partners with a cut to a long-standing benefit, ending free internal use of its software, citing unsustainable costs.
IBM closes landmark acquisition of Red Hat for US$34 billion
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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multi-cloud
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open source
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ibm
IBM acquires Red Hat for USD $34 billion, aiming to redefine the cloud market with a robust hybrid multicloud platform based on open source technologies.
A quick overview of Microsoft Dynamics in 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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microsoft dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics 2019: Integrating ERP and CRM, leveraging LinkedIn, mixed reality, and AI for a unified, data-driven platform with Microsoft's HoloLens 2.
GTT to acquire KPN International
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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m&a
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gtt communications
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acquisition
GTT Communications to acquire KPN International for €50m in cash, helping to expand its network reach and client base across Europe.
PayU strikes $65m deal for Singapore payments provider
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
PayU, part of Naspers, has acquired a majority stake in Singapore's Red Dot Payment for USD $65 million, marking its expansion into Southeast Asia.
Interview: TAL Australia's journey to successful CRM
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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crm
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uc
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cx
At Adobe Symposium last week, TechDay chatted to TAL Australia’s head of customer relationship management, Mike Nixon.
Denodo top rated for data integration in Gartner Peer Insights
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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cx
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martech
The data virtualisation company scored the highest in four out of five categories, with a 4.9/5 overall rating.
Cybersecurity market increasingly competitive as public cloud segment grows
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Public cloud and 'as a service' cybersecurity solutions surge by 46% in Q1 2019, though traditional hardware and software still lead the market, says Canalys.
Interview: Adobe's Keith Eadie on advertising - past, present, and future
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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martech
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digital marketing
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adobe
Adobe's Vice President of Advertising Cloud, Keith Eadie, discusses advertising trends and the future of advertising in an interview with TechDay.