Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 35
Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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grinding gear games
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game developers
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path of exile
A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.
Oracle bolsters AI and ML capability with DataScience.com acquisition
Thu, 17th May 2018
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data science
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ai
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m&a
DataScience.com is a platform that enables data scientists to deliver business-changing insights while leveraging big data and ML.
Here’s how Red Hat will integrate CoreOS with OpenShift after its $250M acquisition
Thu, 10th May 2018
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it automation
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open source
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integration
Red Hat acquired CoreOS in January, describing them as an innovator and leader in Kubernetes and container-native solutions.
MYOB sells off its rental payments platform for $425,000
Tue, 1st May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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software
As a result of the deal, RENT is set to acquire the existing RentPay system as well as its website and customer base.
Cirrus’ Correct Comms acquisition paying dividends, according to latest activities report
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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partner programmes
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cirrus networks
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m&a
Cirrus Networks' acquisition of Correct Communications yields over AUD $2 million in new bookings from key government agencies, boosting Canberra market growth.
NTT Com completes acquisition of Secure-24
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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ntt communications
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m&a
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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.
HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup
Fri, 13th Apr 2018
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investment
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hpe
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cloud services
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.
Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.
RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout
Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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siem
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ueba
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m&a
Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.
Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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m&a
The four story freehold facility is newly completed with approximately 126,800 sqf of lettable area and energy-efficient features like free cooling.
DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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microsoft dynamics
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m&a
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microsoft
According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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nexon
The acquisition serves to bolster Nexon’s service offering, specifically in hosted desktops, hybrid cloud consulting and managed services.
InternetNZ retires NZRS brand to streamline operations
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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martech
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software development
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m&a
InternetNZ has merged with its subsidiary NZRS in order to bring the elements of .nz domain management under the same umbrella.
It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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encryption
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Thales and Gemalto are readying themselves for a merger that may well create a world leader in digital security.
Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.
HIVE makes acquisition to harness prime data centre real estate
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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dc
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hyperscale
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power / energy
HIVE is set to snap up Kolos Norway with the intention to build a major new data centre in Norway run on 100 percent renewable energy.
Deloitte strengthens AWS and cloud offerings with API Talent acquisition
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Deloitte has acquired API Talent, the first New Zealand provider to qualify for AWS DevOps competency and a certified AWS MSP Partner.
8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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software development
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digital transformation
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asx
The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.
Palo Alto Networks forks out $300m cash to acquire Evident.io
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
In a move to extend its cloud security offerings, Palo Alto Networks has entered into a definitive agreement with Evident.io.
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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oracle
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construction
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software
Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle’s AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.