Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 29
Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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The merger makes One Technology the country’s largest collaboration of business data and managed service providers.
Exclusive Networks forges UC unit from two subsidiaries
Mon, 1st Jul 2019
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uc
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exclusive networks
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transition systems
The business operations of Transition Systems will continue as a distinct Unified Communications business unit under the Exclusive Networks banner.
Base 2 and Ginger IT announce merger to strengthen capabilities
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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partner programmes
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base 2
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managed services
New Zealand IT service providers Base 2 and Ginger are merging to enhance their capabilities in delivering IT support for small-to-medium businesses.
Blue Prism announces acquisition of intelligent automation company
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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uc
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martech
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it automation
Blue Prism announces plans to acquire Thoughtonomy, aiming to enhance its cloud strategy and provide more robust intelligent automation solutions globally.
Breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is up for grabs
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The man behind the popular breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is stepping down from his esteemed post as sole manager of the site.
Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As a channel-first security provider, Sophos will deliver the new MDR services through its network of approximately 47,000 channel partners worldwide.
Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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intel
Intel announced its intent to acquire Barefoot Networks, an ethernet switch and data center software firm, to bolster its data center market position.
Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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m&a
Insight Partners has acquired Recorded Future in a $780m deal, the largest threat intelligence acquisition to date.
DDN completes Nexenta acquisition
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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edge computing
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iot
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multi-cloud
DDN has finalised its acquisition of Nexenta, enhancing their AI and multi-cloud solutions and solidifying their stance in the 5G and IoT markets.
Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ
Tue, 21st May 2019
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commerce commission
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investment
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m&a
Infratil seeks approval from the Commerce Commission to acquire up to 50% of Vodafone New Zealand, with Brookfield Asset Management to own the rest.
HPE to acquire supercomputing leader Cray
Mon, 20th May 2019
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data analytics
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datacentre infrastructure
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martech
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is set to acquire Cray for $1.3bn in cash, in a move to expand its high-performance computing portfolio.
AI driving 'unprecedented' M&A growth
Thu, 16th May 2019
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edge computing
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ai
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software development
AI-driven innovations are fuelling unprecedented growth in mergers and acquisitions, with the market poised to hit USD $190 billion by 2025.
SOLD: Infratil & partner snap up Vodafone NZ
Tue, 14th May 2019
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vodafone
Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management have jointly acquired Vodafone New Zealand for NZD $3.4 billion, edging out rivals like KKR and TPG Capital.
ServiceNow digs deeper into analytics through Appsee buyout
Tue, 14th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
ServiceNow to acquire Israel-based Appsee, enhancing its Now Platform with deeper user analytics to deliver consumer-grade experiences and streamline workflows.
Zayo set to be acquired in $14.3 billion transaction
Mon, 13th May 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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m&a
Zayo Group Holdings has agreed to be acquired by Digital Colony Partners and EQT Infrastructure IV fund in a $14.3bn deal.
Qlik closes $560m acquisition of data management firm Attunity
Wed, 8th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qlik acquires Attunity for $560m, enhancing data integration and analytics capabilities with extended partnerships.
DC BLOX invests in the acquisition of Ploid
Mon, 6th May 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
DC BLOX has signalled its intentions for expansion in the southeastern United States with the addition of Ploid to bolster its arsenal.
Spirit Telecom buys LinkOne Group for $5.7m
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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uc
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wireless networks
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telco
Spirit Telecom acquires LinkOne Group for USD $5.7m after raising USD $4.2m. The deal expands Spirit's B2B services in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
Shareholders vote 'yes' to Trade Me sale
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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trade me
In a vote cast yesterday, 66.08% of the 396,973,029 shares voted. Of those, 99.29% were in favour of the acquisition. 0.71% voted against.
Pure Storage makes hybrid cloud play with new acquisition
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
The idea of hybrid cloud has immersed the world of IT since its inception, and now Pure Storage is accelerating its vision.