Acquisition stories - Page 140
euNetwork's Manchester investment provides access to 12 interconnected data centres
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
euNetworks has made further investment in Manchester with a new density fibre network covering over 40 route kilometres in the city.
Exclusive: CA Technologies discusses the Automic acquisition, automation and SAP
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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it automation
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ca technologies
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automic
We get the lowdown on why CA Technologies acquired automation provider Automic, what customers and partners can expect.
Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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sony
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anime
Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...
Relative newcomer rapidly scales APAC with Brocade tech acquisition
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network security
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iam
Launched in 2014, Pulse Secure has now acquired Brocade's vADC product family in a bid to boost its rapid growth in both ANZ and Malaysia.
Webroot takes over Securecast in move to take cyber awareness training to mass market
Wed, 16th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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ai security
Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.
Tech Data takes on VMware education services
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Tech Data's Technology Solutions business has inked a deal which sees it becoming an authorised reseller of VMware education services locally.
5 tips on moving from break-fix model to managed service provider
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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partner programmes
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managed services
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datto
Managed services are a great channel play, but to maximise returns, you must re-think client engagement. Datto's Nop Srinara offers some tips.
HBO breach: Centrify says 'winter is coming' for passwords
Thu, 10th Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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hbo
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centrify
HBO's soft underbelly was laid bare to the world after hackers stole 1.5 TB of data from its systems - Centrify says passwords' days are limited.
CSG buys NZ's pcMedia; FY17 revenue 'below expectation' at AU$245m
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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microsoft
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csg
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pcmedia
CSG has snapped up Kiwi Microsoft partner pcMedia in a deal valued at up to $2 million in a year which has seen revenue 'below expectation'.
Intel completes $15.3b Mobileye buy, slides into gear for autonomous driving future
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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intel
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mobileye
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partners
Intel has completed its $15.3 billion acquisition of Mobileye as gears up take on the autonomous driving market.
Disney vs Netflix: Mickey Mouse is establishing his own streaming service
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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netflix
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video
Disney takes on Netflix with a new streaming empire, gearing up to launch its exclusive services from 2018, propelled by BAMTech technology.
WatchGuard closes Datablink acquisition; continues push into authentication market
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
WatchGuard Technologies is venturing into the advanced authentication market after officially closing its acquisition of Datablink.
Cisco's AppDynamics launches standalone partner program
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Cisco's AppDynamics business has launched a standalone partner program, as it seeks to build skills to better capitalise on DX and drive revenue.
Symantec sells digital certificate business – good or bad for customers & partners?
Wed, 9th Aug 2017
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symantec
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m&a
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digicert
Symantec has sold its digital certificate business to DigiCert - the question is what will be the implications? We talk to both sides to find out.
Lumina Networks takes open source approach to SDN market
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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open source
Lumina Networks enters SDN market with acquisition of SDN Controller assets, offering services and open source technology.
Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.
Wearables market in state of flux – Ovum details what the future holds
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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wearables
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biometrics
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apple
For many vendors in the wearables industry, layoffs and senior management departures have been a common theme of late - but there are opportunities.
Never lose your running rhythm: Spotify and Jaybird create an all-in-one music app
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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video
Users won't need to switch between apps while running anymore, eliminating the risk of tripping while looking at your phone...
Big Red Group secures exclusive reseller rights for AI marketing platform Albert in ANZ
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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martech
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ai
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marketing
Albert is a fully autonomous, enterprise-level artificial intelligence marketing platform that drives digital marketing campaigns.
Will Messenger create an AI overlord? Facebook expands on its artificial intelligence partners
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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digital signage
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displays
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ai
Facebook has acquired another artificial intelligence startup, to help Messenger build a more elaborate virtual assistant for users...