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Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security
Network Infrastructure

Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security

Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout
Security Information and Event Management

RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout

Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany
Hyperscale

Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany

The four story freehold facility is newly completed with approximately 126,800 sqf of lettable area and energy-efficient features like free cooling.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach
Microsoft

DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry
Edge Computing

Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry

The acquisition serves to bolster Nexon's service offering, specifically in hosted desktops, hybrid cloud consulting and managed services.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto
Encryption

It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto

Thales and Gemalto are readying themselves for a merger that may well create a world leader in digital security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b
Unified Communications

Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b

With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
HIVE makes acquisition to harness prime data centre real estate
Hyperscale

HIVE makes acquisition to harness prime data centre real estate

HIVE is set to snap up Kolos Norway with the intention to build a major new data centre in Norway run on 100 percent renewable energy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018
Palo Alto Networks forks out $300m cash to acquire Evident.io
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks forks out $300m cash to acquire Evident.io

In a move to extend its cloud security offerings, Palo Alto Networks has entered into a definitive agreement with Evident.io.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Oracle

Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition

Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle's AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Nutanix announces second acquisition this month
DevOps

Nutanix announces second acquisition this month

March is turning out to be a very good month for Nutanix after making two acquisitions and publishing healthy Q2 financial figures.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Park Place Technologies snaps up Irish data centre maintenance company
Hyperscale

Park Place Technologies snaps up Irish data centre maintenance company

After acquiring Origina Technology Services, Park Place is now the largest 3rd party maintenance provider in Ireland with aims to expand in Europe.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Acquired Zenium acquires new Frankfurt land to expand data centre presence
Hyperscale

Acquired Zenium acquires new Frankfurt land to expand data centre presence

The 6.8 acres of new land is set to become home to Zenium's fifth data centre in Europe boosting its portfolio to 385,700 sqf of technical space.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Nutanix continues revenue growth for Q2, acquires Minjar
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix continues revenue growth for Q2, acquires Minjar

Nutanix reports a 44% revenue growth in Q2 2018, reaching USD $286.7 million, and acquires Minjar to bolster its multi-cloud management capabilities.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations
Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations

InternetNZ has merged with its subsidiary NZRS in order to bring the elements of .nz domain management under the same umbrella.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Deloitte strengthens AWS and cloud offerings with API Talent acquisition
DevOps

Deloitte strengthens AWS and cloud offerings with API Talent acquisition

Deloitte has acquired API Talent, the first New Zealand provider to qualify for AWS DevOps competency and a certified AWS MSP Partner.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX
Digital Transformation

8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX

The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
ComCom blocks Trade Me's move to acquire Motorcentral
Commerce Commission

ComCom blocks Trade Me's move to acquire Motorcentral

Berry argues that the merger could also entrench the market power Trade Me holds for online classified advertising to motor vehicle dealers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018