Acquisition stories - Page 148
Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
microsoft
Microsoft's cloud push has seen the company post strong results for Q2 2017, with Office 365 and intelligent cloud leading the charge.
VMware rakes in 'record' annual revenue from bumper year
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
it automation
#
cloud services
The cloud and mobility company announced its fourth quarter and FY 2016 results after a bumper year of strategic launches and acquisitions.
Chunghwa Telecom forecasts modest revenue boost & big plans for 2017
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
#
endpoint protection
#
edr
#
mobile networking
Chunghwa Telecom has released guidance financial figures that predict a smooth path into 2017, aiming to increase revenue and retain leadership.
Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
#
resellers
There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...
APAC colocation market hits US$9b; Equinix, Digital Realty retain global leadership
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
colocation
APAC's data center colocation and wholesale market netted nearly US$9b in Q3 of 2016 with Equinix and Digital Realty remaining the global leaders.
CA Technologies officially buys Automic
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
#
ca technologies
#
m&a
#
automic
CA Technologies seals €600m deal to acquire Automic, enhancing its digital transformation and global automation capabilities.
Trend Micro attributes Magic Quadrant leadership to strategic acquisition
Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
#
cybersecurity
#
trend micro
#
analyst report
Trend Micro's acquisition of TippingPoint has been a key strategic move in its positioning as a leader in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant.
ServiceNow buys DxContinuum; adds machine learning to intelligent automation
Thu, 19th Jan 2017
#
hp
#
servicenow
#
acquisition
ServiceNow is acquiring machine-learning startup DxContinuum, utilising its technology to more bolster its intelligent automaton with machine learning.
Updated: HPE snaps up SimpliVity in US$650 million cash deal
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
#
converged infrastructure
#
multi-cloud
#
simplivity
HPE is buying software-defined hyperconverged infrastructure provider SimpliVity for US$650 million. So what's in it for customers and partners?.
IIoT industry making headway in Asia Pacific, says Frost & Sullivan
Wed, 18th Jan 2017
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
iot
Currently Singapore and Australia lead IIoT adoption, while other countries are only starting to deploy machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies.
Shiji snaps up data intelligence firm; moves to become major software supplier
Tue, 17th Jan 2017
#
data analytics
#
martech
#
planning
Shiji Group acquires ReviewPro, signaling a strategic shift towards dominating as a top-tier big data software supplier.
Hong Kong firms sign consultancy pact to bring internet to 'traditional' verticals
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
#
uc
#
partner programmes
#
workplace
Financial investment firm OP Financial and Magsun will be working together to bring technology, networking and internet across a range of verticals.
Why becoming part of the 'Republic of Digital' will increase your profitability
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
#
uc
#
contact centre
#
cognizant
The global impact of digital transformation is estimated at $20 trillion, creating the 'Republic of Digital' valued at $6.6 trillion.
Dell + EMC: Driving digital transformation and the 3rd Platform
Fri, 13th Jan 2017
#
network infrastructure
#
digital transformation
#
supply chain
Dell Technologies and EMC merge, promising a tech revolution, igniting digital transformation, and pioneering the 3rd Platform's rise.
In pics: Citrix Summit 2017 puts on a winning show
Thu, 12th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
partner programmes
More than 4000 Citrix staff, partners and vendors have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California this week. Check out the pics.
Ingram Micro's new owners snap up ANZ Bank business
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
#
supply chain
#
ingram micro
#
hna group
HNA Group has continued its acquisition trail, this time snapping up ANZ Bank's UDC Finance business for $660 million.
Establishing your own identity in ecosystems
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
#
partner programmes
#
opinion
#
analyst report
The biggest risk in technology ecosystems is losing your identity. Being clear on your value and role is essential for growth.
CenturyLink acquires leading SAP solutions provider
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
#
sap
#
centurylink
#
seal
CenturyLink bolsters its SAP prowess with the strategic buyout of SEAL Consulting, eyeing enhanced integrated solutions.
Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
#
virtualisation
#
daas
#
cloud services
Citrix acquires Unidesk, allowing them to expand into ANZ and offer more powerful application layering solutions. #Citrix #Unidesk #acquisition.
Equinix granted €1B in loans to offset Verizon data center buy
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
verizon
Equinix secures €1.0bn in senior secured term B loans to fund acquisition of data centre sites from Verizon.