Acquisition stories - Page 139
Amazon and Twentieth Century Fox sign landmark international TV deal
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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digital entertainment
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amazon
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tv
Beginning in September of this year, Amazon Prime will start introducing seasons of This Is Us and The Exorcist...
Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Flexera acquires BDNA to become a titan in technology asset data, aiming to transform software ecosystem decision-making.
Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sdn
It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.
Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world's largest multi-cloud managed service provider.
New local boss for Extreme Networks as company looks to 'new' business
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Chris Georgellis steps in as the new boss for Extreme Networks ANZ amidst the company's expansion and acquisitions.
HPE adds cloud consulting depth with CTP acquisition
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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hybrid cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is bulking up its cloud consultancy expertise with plans to acquire Cloud Technology Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Fluccs ramps up local presence with three new acquisitions
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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iaas
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partner programmes
Fluccs bolsters its Australian footprint by acquiring three rivals: Exigent Australia, Virtual DC, and 10TB Servers, boosting its local IaaS and cloud services.
Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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financial results
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tech data
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distributors
Tech Data has recorded a solid increase in net sales on the back of its Technology Solutions acquisition, but weaker than expected profits for Q2.
Enterprise SaaS market to double in next three years
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Microsoft is continuing to take the lead in the enterprise SaaS market, which is forecast to double in size over the coming three years.
Synnex' US$830 million acquisition of Westcon completes
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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synnex
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westcon-comstor
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m&a
Synnex has completed its acquisition of Westcon-Comstor's Americas businesses and its minority investment in the Asia Pacific and EMEA business.
Enprise acquires major stake in Aussie MYOB reseller
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
Enprise Group acquires 47.09% of Australia's largest MYOB reseller, Kilimanjaro Consulting, for NZD $3.17M, aiming to boost its Australian market growth.
Micro Focus and HPE Software complete $11 billion merger
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Micro Focus merges with HPE's software arm in a whopping £8.8bn deal, forming the world's 7th largest enterprise software company.
Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.
Webroot pops the bubbly for another successful year
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
The cybersecurity vendor posting 15 percent year-over-year bookings growth for its fiscal year ending June 2017 as well as sealing a number of awards.
Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.
Exclusive interview: Dell EMC talk digital transformation post-merger
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
In an exclusive, Dell EMC unveil how their merger fuels digital transformation, strengthening their global tech dominance.
A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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cyber attacks
An established company recently announced its expansion into the South Africa cybersecurity market by acquiring a managed security service provider.
Cisco to acquire hyperconverged software vendor Springpath in US$320m deal
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Cisco has continued its buying spree, this time snapping up hyperconvergence software company Springpath to bolster its data centre portfolio.
Exclusive: Frost & Sullivan outlines the 'massive' AI opportunity for resellers
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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uc
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martech
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supply chain
Local integrators and resellers are yet to fully capitalise on the AI opportunity - and it's a 'massive' opportunity says Frost & Sullivan.
IT software services veteran joins Ivanti's customer success team
Sat, 19th Aug 2017
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ivanti
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job moves
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customer success
Gwendolyn Smith joins Ivanti, bolstering the firm's customer success with over 20 years of IT service expertise.