Acquisition stories - Page 143

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has honed its focus on server, storage, and networking post-2015 split, marked by strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

EY has snapped up Melbourne-based IAM business Open Windows Identity as it builds out its IAM implementation and managed services capability.

The security market is going through a major shakeup as advanced analytics, SaaS, managed services, and other trends explode, says Gartner.

Singapore telecommunications company StarHub is spending S$19.4 million on a 51% stake in IT security provider Accel Systems & Technologies.

Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.

Avnet is merging its centres in to one new facility, in a move the company says will increase productivity efficiency and speed-to-delivery.

If we look ahead - I can see a couple of things happening. The first is that the software defined data center will become the de facto standard.

You can't shut off innovation. If you take yourself out of the market or shut it down for 2 years, you're going to destroy the business.

Megaport appoints Bella Lajoie as Chief Commercial Officer to enhance global business and lead sales strategy.

Cirrus Networks expects to double its revenue to $40+ million this year, with founder Frank Richmond stepping down from the day to day operations.

Dicker Data has snapped up rights to the full Dell EMC product range in Australia in an expanded distribution deal with the vendor.

According to Gartner, consolidation played a major role in the market share rankings, with several large companies growing through acquisitions.

One year on from its acquisition of the failed Dick Smith's online business, Kogan.com says the business is 'thriving' and is 'a sustainable retailer'.

APAC has been one of the few bright spots for Westcon-Comstor in its latest financials, recording increased revenue and profit as other markets slump.

Cisco is acquiring conversational AI startup MindMeld in a US$125 million deal to provide new conversational interfaces in its collaboration range.

etouches, a global provider of cloud event management software and sourcing solutions, has been acquired by HGGC, a middle-market private equity firm.

Kaseya has launched a cloud management suite to monitor public cloud infrastructure, automate tasks and save MSPs money - while growing your business.

Accenture has snapped up creative agency The Monkeys and design business Maud, as it builds out its design interactive capabilities across ANZ.

Tech's evolution ushers in the era where seamless integration is vital for enterprise success; firms race to adapt.

A Japanese business intelligence and analytics firm has bought out Melbourne-based software company Space-Time research.