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DXC Technology acquires local Oracle partner M-Power Solutions
Data Analytics

DXC Technology acquires local Oracle partner M-Power Solutions

DXC Technology is set to acquire Australian-based Oracle partner M-Power Solutions, enhancing its leading position in Oracle Cloud solutions in ANZ.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Genesys acquires Altocloud to bolster CX capabilities
Customer Relationship Management

Genesys acquires Altocloud to bolster CX capabilities

With this acquisition, Genesys increases its capability to engage and intervene in a customer's journey at the right moment to drive a desired action.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018
Tomizone acquires mystery MSP to give revenues a $1 million boost
Partner Programmes

Tomizone acquires mystery MSP to give revenues a $1 million boost

The company says the acquisition is consistent with their growth strategy of acquiring businesses with complementary offerings.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2018
Done deal: LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix fight fraud as one
Identity and Access Management

Done deal: LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix fight fraud as one

ThreatMetrix has completed its acquisition by RELX Group's risk and business analytics segment in a deal worth over AU$1bn.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
MYOB sees record online subscriber growth and migration rates
Fintech

MYOB sees record online subscriber growth and migration rates

MYOB reports a 60% increase in online subscribers, fuelled by new SME wins and high migration rates, leading to significant financial growth in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018
Data Analytics

CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018

CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
Signapore's Certis Cisco makes play for Australian market through SNP Security buyout
Physical Security

Signapore's Certis Cisco makes play for Australian market through SNP Security buyout

Singapore's largest aviation security firm Certis Cisco has purchased Australian firm SNP Security for an undisclosed amount.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader
Email Security

Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million (AU$284 million) as part of a deal that will help the company continue its journey into phishing prevention.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Google Cloud to snap up LogMeIn's Xively for US$50m
Hyperscale

Google Cloud to snap up LogMeIn's Xively for US$50m

Google indicated in a recent blog post that it means to use Xively as its launch pad into the ballooning IoT market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Feb 2018
Cisco is doing it for themselves - new strategy's success
Unified Communications

Cisco is doing it for themselves - new strategy's success

Cisco has announced a successful quarter which, their CEO claims, reflects the success of their new global strategy.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018
Major Xerox shareholder files lawsuit: 'Do not let Fuji steal this company from us.'
Hyperscale

Major Xerox shareholder files lawsuit: 'Do not let Fuji steal this company from us.'

Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's lawsuit labels Fujifilm's merger plan as a fraud, claiming it undervalues Xerox and favours Fuji without a cash investment.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018
Qualcomm not convinced by Broadcom's offer despite $8b safety-net
Cloud Access Security Broker

Qualcomm not convinced by Broadcom's offer despite $8b safety-net

Qualcomm say regulatory and revenue risks are too high as billion-dollar customers threaten to take business elsewhere.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
LogMeIn takes aim at UCC market with $342 million acquisition
Unified Communications

LogMeIn takes aim at UCC market with $342 million acquisition

The company will acquire UCaaS provider Jive Communications in a bid to bolster their collaboration portfolio.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Mergers and Acquisitions

Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm

Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
US-based Staples' ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge
OfficeMax

US-based Staples' ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge

​US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax's business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft
Unified Communications

Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft

Together, Cisco and BroadSoft aim to deliver a full suite of collaboration experiences to power the future of work.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Xerox and Fujifilm Xerox join forces after 56 year partnership
FujiFilm

Xerox and Fujifilm Xerox join forces after 56 year partnership

The combined company is expected to deliver at least $1.7 billion in total cost savings, with $1.2 billion to be achieved by 2020.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG
Mergers and Acquisitions

Co-working provider BizDojo acquired by European platform IWG

European workspace giant IWG has acquired New Zealand's BizDojo, expanding its flexible office network and enhancing options for Kiwi businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018