Acquisition stories - Page 159
Tearing down international borders with cloud-based communication
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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Companies with global aspirations face challenges in deploying effective communications infrastructure, but cloud-based platforms offer a solution.
Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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ademco
Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.
2018, the year that...DevOps will be taken seriously in enterprise
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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software development
In 2018, it will be the role of IT departments to translate how DevOps will ultimately benefit the enterprise as a whole.
Venn IT kicks off 2018 with new Melbourne branch
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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Heading up the new Melbourne branch is Ashley Diffey who joins Venn IT Solutions with more than 15 years of experience.
US-based Staples’ ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax’s business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.
Silicon Valley start up Rubrik gains momentum with Datos IO acquisition
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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dr
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cloud services
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data management
Silicon Valley start up Rubrik has acquired backup and recovery specialists Datos IO as part of its goal to become a leading cloud platform for enterprises.
Epson named one of the top 100 global innovators
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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robots
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printing
Epson named as a top global innovator for the seventh year in a row, holding a significant number of global patents.
Optus inks deal with NiceInContact to ramp up customer experience
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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data analytics
Optus Business has expanded its long-standing relationship with NICE with the closing of a new, customer experience focused deal.
Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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contact centre
Together, Cisco and BroadSoft aim to deliver a full suite of collaboration experiences to power the future of work.
Redundancies ahead for HPE NZ employees amidst global restructuring
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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restructure
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redundancies
It has been rumoured that employees of HPE NZ could be facing redundancy due to the HPE Next initiative introduced by Meg Whitman last year.
Fujifilm acquisition of Xerox the 'best path' forward for shareholders
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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iot
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it automation
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fuji xerox
As a result, Fujifilm will acquire a 50.1% stake of the combined company, leaving Xerox shareholders with 49.9%.
CCI to provide conferencing services to NZ government
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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nz government
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mnf group
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cci
CCI has been selected to provide audio, web and operator-assisted conferencing services to New Zealand government agencies.
Datacloud UK kicks off with bright forecast for UK data centre market
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Datacloud UK 2018 launched in London today, forecasting strong growth in the UK data centre market, with cloud deployments up 41 percent last year.
Alibaba cloud launches Malaysia city brain
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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data analytics
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planning
Developed on Alibaba Cloud’s cloud computing infrastructure it will support Malaysia’s digital transformation.
Red Hat to acquire CoreOS, expanding its Kubernetes operations
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
Red Hat is set to acquire CoreOS for USD $250 million, aiming to bolster its Kubernetes and container operations through this strategic purchase.
SAP ink $2.4 billion agreement to acquire CallidusCloud
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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cloud services
SAP agrees to acquire US-based CallidusCloud for USD $2.4 billion, marking a 21% premium per share, to boost its lead-to-money offerings.
ThreatMetrix to merge with LexisNexis Risk Solutions after $1 billion buyout
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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threatmetrix
Global analytics provider RELX Group has paid £580 million (AU$1.01 billion) to buy out the entire issue share capital of ThreatMetrix.
Digital guestbook startup raises $1mil in capital after hitting $1mil revenue mark
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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swipedon
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startups
SwipedOn’s CEO says the two recent milestones would position the company for a high-growth phase of aggressive development.
Hal Group acquires Melbourne based BusinessWork for $1.3m
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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microsoft
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BusinessWorks is to be integrated into Hal Group following the settlement of the purchase by its parent company, Consolidated Operations Group.
Bye bye bankruptcy: Avaya acquires contact centre as a service provider
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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martech
It was only late last year when Avaya was cleared of bankruptcy, but the communications vendor is wasting no time in growing its business.