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Cirrus' Correct Comms acquisition paying dividends, according to latest activities report
Partner Programmes

Cirrus' Correct Comms acquisition paying dividends, according to latest activities report

Cirrus Networks' acquisition of Correct Communications yields over AUD $2 million in new bookings from key government agencies, boosting Canberra market growth.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018

Global Stories

Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings
Security Information and Event Management

Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings

The move extends Continuum's cybersecurity offerings and ability to enable IT service providers to meet the mounting security and compliance needs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal
Unified Communications

Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal

The new deal will add over 10,000 broadband subscribers to Superbb, the newly formed retail broadband division of Superloop.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
TIBCO acquires cloud integration provider Scribe Software
Software-as-a-Service

TIBCO acquires cloud integration provider Scribe Software

TIBCO says the acquisition will allow them to deliver a single solution to address a wide range of integration scenarios.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
Update: MYOB formally withdraws Reckon merger application
Hyperscale

Update: MYOB formally withdraws Reckon merger application

The sale and purchase agreement included conditions, including regulatory conditions, which had to be satisfied prior to completion.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition
Data Analytics

DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition

The company says the opportunity to employ an 'experienced consulting leader' has come about as a result of the M-Power acquisition.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Adobe to acquire Magento, adds commerce to its offering suite
Marketing Technologies

Adobe to acquire Magento, adds commerce to its offering suite

The Magento Platform brings together digital commerce, order management and predictive intelligence into a unified commerce platform.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Oracle bolsters AI and ML capability with DataScience.com acquisition
Data Science

Oracle bolsters AI and ML capability with DataScience.com acquisition

DataScience.com is a platform that enables data scientists to deliver business-changing insights while leveraging big data and ML.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
Here's how Red Hat will integrate CoreOS with OpenShift after its $250M acquisition
Virtualisation

Here's how Red Hat will integrate CoreOS with OpenShift after its $250M acquisition

Red Hat acquired CoreOS in January, describing them as an innovator and leader in Kubernetes and container-native solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
MYOB sells off its rental payments platform for $425,000
Fintech

MYOB sells off its rental payments platform for $425,000

As a result of the deal, RENT is set to acquire the existing RentPay system as well as its website and customer base.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018
HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup
Cloud Services

HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup

Both companies are based in the UK and fall into HPE's global expansion plan, with one for cloud consulting and the other for wireless connectivity.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security
Network Infrastructure

Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security

Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout
Security Information and Event Management

RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout

Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018
Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany
Hyperscale

Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany

The four story freehold facility is newly completed with approximately 126,800 sqf of lettable area and energy-efficient features like free cooling.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach
Microsoft

DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus
Gaming

Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus

A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
NTT Com completes acquisition of Secure-24
NTT Communications

NTT Com completes acquisition of Secure-24

NTT Com has completed its acquisition of Secure-24, enhancing its global managed services portfolio and aiming to meet rising hybrid IT demands.

By Julia Gabel • 1 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018