Acquisition stories - Page 101
WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Combining WatchGuard's Total Security Suite and Passport bundle allows partners to provide complete security from network to endpoint for their customers.
Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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sap
The acquisition of the Kiwi company was spurred by growing demand for SAP and cloud migration services across ANZ.
Epicor overhauls its channel partner programme model
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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epicor
Epicor unveils new cloud model for partner programme, offering enhanced support and continued margins for resellers.
Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.
Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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premier technologies
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m&a
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linkly
Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.
Nintex acquires K2, with eye on strengthening process automation
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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it automation
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rpa
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apm
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however Nintex says it will generate over $200 million in annual recurring revenue after the deal has closed.
How to create more value for ISVs moving to cloud
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Henson Group, an Azure Specialist for ISVs, leverages its partnership with Microsoft to help ISVs migrate to Azure at scale - at almost no cost.
APAC region is creating its own 'data gravity' - Digital Realty
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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quantum computing
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digital realty
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data growth
Asia Pacific's burgeoning data creation is forming a 'data gravity' effect, making data centralisation hard, suggests Digital Realty's 2020 DGx Index.
CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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malware
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ai security
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zero trust security
CrowdStrike is set to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million, aiming to enhance zero trust security capabilities for customers.
Case study: MECCA has HCM makeover with Workday
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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hcm
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case study
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payroll systems
Beauty retailer MECCA is transforming its HR systems with the implementation of Workday HCM, automating processes and improving the employee experience.
HPE completes Silver Peak buyout & strengthens edge-to-cloud portfolio
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
HPE completes its $925m acquisition of Silver Peak, aiming to strengthen its Aruba business & provide edge-to-cloud networking for enterprises.
Rhipe acquires Kiwi services provider Parallo
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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it automation
The purchase includes Parallo's products, solutions, assets and IP, such as the Parallo Automation Library. Parallo's 25 employees will also join Rhipe.
Ericsson bolsters 5G portfolio with $1.1b Cradlepoint buyout
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Cradlepoint is set to be acquired by Ericsson in a $1.1 billion deal, boosting Ericsson's presence in the enterprise 5G market.
Pure Storage acquires Portworx for $370m, extends Kubernetes services and support
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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storage
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage has acquired Portworx for $370 million to expand its Kubernetes and containers solutions. It is Pure Storage's largest acquisition to date.
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
VISEO and Cludo announce ambitious plans for Salesforce in Australia
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
According to a statement, the acquisition enhances the ability of both companies to deploy larger-scale digital projects across Australia and the APAC region.
COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales
Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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wearables
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healthtech
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globaldata
COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.
Two MSPs form symbiotic partnership
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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iot
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partner programmes
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printing
Forum Group and Tecala have forged an agreement that will allow for the exchange of services, broadening each business' portfolio.
COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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wearables
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healthtech
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globaldata
COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.
Why securing IoT installations will be 'do or die' in post-pandemic Australia
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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iot
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ndr
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cybersecurity
Digital transformation boom predicted for Australian enterprises in 2021 as IoT technology becomes key to recovery.