Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 16
CBS acquires WA based Satalyst as part of Aus growth plans
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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data analytics
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Canon Business Services ANZ has acquired Microsoft specialist Satalyst to strengthen its capabilities and expand in Australia and New Zealand.
Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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film
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Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
Rackspace Technology to acquire Just Analytics, a provider of cloud data, analytics, and AI
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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planning
Rackspace Technology to acquire cloud-based data and analytics provider, Just Analytics, to strengthen its professional services focus.
OSF Digital snaps up Sydney-based Salesforce partner Datarati
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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multi-cloud
Salesforce partner Datarati has been acquired by digital transformation firm OSF Digital in its sixth acquisition in nine months.
Edge Centres buys DC Matrix to bolster Queensland data centre operations
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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cloud services
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colocation
Edge Centres expands its Australian portfolio with the acquisition of data center provider, DC Matrix, adding two new data centers to its operations.
DigiCert announces acquisition of IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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iot
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
DigiCert has acquired IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana to enhance its presence in the fast-growing IoT market. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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it automation
Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.
Alteryx acquires Trifacta, targets data and cloud transformation initiatives
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
This acquisition will anchor and accelerate Alteryx's journey to the cloud and open new categories of buyers across IT within large enterprises.
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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uc
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telco
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orcon
2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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saas
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encryption
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email
OpenText to acquire specialist cybersecurity firm Zix Corporation for $860m, aiming to strengthen its offerings for small and medium-sized businesses.
Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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telephony
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optus
Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary and secures 15-year partnership, expanding its device insurance services in Australia.
SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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m&a
Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT-T in $1 billion deal to shape the digital ad marketplace and empower the open web.
Vantage Data Centers completes major acquisition to expand APAC reach
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Vantage Data Centers and its leading investor DigitalBridge Group Inc. have announced a completed acquisition of PCCW Ltd.'s data center business (PCCW DC).
Optimizely improves customer experience outcomes with Welcome acquisition
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Optimizely to acquire Welcome, merging content marketing, resource management, and digital asset capabilities to enhance customer experience.
ConnectWise bolsters CX portfolio with SmileBack acquisition
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
ConnectWise will now own and develop the SmileBack customer feedback system, which is designed specifically for the MSP market.
8x8 to acquire cloud-based communications company Fuze
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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uc
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open source
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cloud services
8x8, an integrated cloud communications platform provider, is set to acquire cloud-based communications provider Fuze for $250m.
IBM continues to invest in hybrid cloud and AI strategy with latest acquisition
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
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healthtech
IBM acquires Australian digital transformation services company SXiQ to enhance its hybrid cloud and AI strategy.
DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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it in manufacturing
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
DNV to acquire industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk in a bid to build the world's largest industrial cybersecurity practice.
Capgemini completes Empired acquisition, extends presence in ANZ region
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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empired
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digitisation
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capgemini
Capgemini completes acquisition of Empired, making it a digital, data and cloud leader in Australia and New Zealand.