Acquisition stories - Page 152
Verizon close to $3.5B data center sale to Equinix, reports say
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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Verizon Communications may sell its data center business to Equinix for $3.5bn, according to Cowen & Co. analyst Colby Synesael.
Samsung wades into AI waters with latest acquisition
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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openai
Samsung has agreed to acquire Viv Labs, a startup that has developed an open AI platform for digital assistants.
Akamai ramps up security strategy with latest acquisition
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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cloud services
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enterprise security
Akamai Technologies acquires Soha Systems to enhance its cloud security strategy and accelerate enterprise applications.
Looking beyond the numbers: How CoreLogic turns data into actionable insights
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Delivering meaningful data is CoreLogic's modus operandi. It's not just about serving data anymore, it's now about serving it with action.
Lenovo evolves to captilise on data center market disruption
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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supply chain
Lenovo has an opportunity to expand its share of the data center market as customers look for alternate infrastructure options.
'Onwards and upwards' for CRM & data as Salesforce acquires Krux
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce enhances CRM capabilities with Krux acquisition, vowing to create the 'smartest Marketing Cloud' and promising growth for all.
You've heard of Slack; we explain the tool
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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collaboration
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messaging
Launched in 2013, Slack is revolutionising team collaboration with integrations from Google Drive to Trello, boasting over a million daily active users today.
The eight product lines that make up Salesforce
Tue, 4th Oct 2016
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crm
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data analytics
Discover the eight diverse 'Clouds' powering Salesforce's rise as a titan in cloud-based enterprise solutions since 1999.
BlackBerry bows out of hardware as smartphone business turns sour
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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cybersecurity
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google
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apple
The move gives BlackBerry a chance to survive as a pure software and services company, following years of losses for its hardware business.
SOTI Altitude Channel Partner Awards 'great news' for ANZ channel
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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iot
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healthtech
SOTI honours channel partners at recent conference, recognising their contributions to the company's global network of resellers.
Polycom's 'momentous day' as Siris Capital completes $2 billion acquisition
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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Polycom has announced the completion of its acquisition by Siris Capital, in a $2 billion deal. Mary McDowell set to take over as Polycom CEO.
TPG revenue, profit soars on back of iiNet acquisition
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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spectrum
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broadband
TPG's revenue has soared 88% on the back of its acquisition of iiNet, with the telco also reporting a bumper revenue increase.
Exclusive: HPE doubles down on partner efforts
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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HPE is doubling down on its partner efforts. Chris Trevitt, HPE Pacific region director of partner sales and commercial business gives us the lowdown.
Dell EMC makes moves to modernize the data center
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Dell EMC's ScaleIO Ready Node promises a data centre revolution with its latest software-defined, all-flash innovation on PowerEdge servers.
The incredible system that every IT department needs
Sat, 24th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Discover Netscout, the hidden gem revolutionising IT monitoring with InfiniStream, the 'big data device' essential for any tech department.
Telstra and Microsoft expand partnership in Australia
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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microsoft
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microsoft office
Telstra and Microsoft boost Aussie biz with integrated Office 365 and voice services, signalling a new era in workplace communication.
Vocus-NextGen acquisition gets green light from ACCC
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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dc
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nextgen distribution
Vocus Communications' acquisition of NextGen can now proceed, following approval from the Australian competition watchdog.
Digital Realty serves up SDN global interconnection platform
Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
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microsoft
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colocation
Digital Realty has launched an SDN global interconnection platform to simplify global data centre and cloud interconnection.
As digital transformation takes hold, Riverbed looks to help companies adjust
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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digital transformation
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Riverbed Technology's new software aims to accelerate cloud-first and digital transformation strategies for businesses worldwide.
Ransomware and mobile malware hits peak, healthcare least prepared
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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malware
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ransomware
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casb
Ransomware and mobile malware at record highs, with healthcare and manufacturing industries least prepared, says McAfee Labs.