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RingCentral pays in stock to work on solutions with Avaya
Unified Communications

RingCentral pays in stock to work on solutions with Avaya

RingCentral to become exclusive provider of Unified Communications as a Service solutions to Avaya with new strategic partnership.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
HID Global acquires PKI-as-a-service solutions provider HydrantID
IoT Security

HID Global acquires PKI-as-a-service solutions provider HydrantID

HID Global has acquired HydrantID to enhance its PKI-as-a-service offerings, boosting security for enterprise and IoT systems amid rising cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
Alibaba steps into cloud music with latest acquisition
Digital Entertainment

Alibaba steps into cloud music with latest acquisition

Acquires Import eCommerce Platform Kaola from NetEase for Approximately US$2 Billion Alibaba will also take a minority stake in NetEase Cloud Music.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019
Acquia snaps up Cohesion, creator of website builder tool
Cloud Services

Acquia snaps up Cohesion, creator of website builder tool

Acquia has acquired Cohesion, the UK-based creator of DX8, to speed up digital experience creation, according to Acquia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
Commvault acquires SDS company Hedvig for $225m
Multi-cloud

Commvault acquires SDS company Hedvig for $225m

Commvault has acquired software defined storage company Hedvig for $225m, advancing its strategic vision in data management. #Commvault #Hedvig #datastorage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A
Security Information and Event Management

Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A

GlobalData predicts that well-positioned companies like Splunk, Autodesk and PTC are likely to be top of the wishlist – here's why.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip
Marketing Technologies

Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip

The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019
Jamf extends Apple expertise through security firm buyout
Mobile Device Management

Jamf extends Apple expertise through security firm buyout

Jamf has acquired Digita Security to enhance its Apple management suite with robust endpoint protection, addressing rising Mac demand and security needs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019
Broadcom set to own Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7B
Cloud Access Security Broker

Broadcom set to own Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7B

Broadcom is set to acquire Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion, expanding its software offering as an infrastructure technology company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies
Space

Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies

Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December
Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December

Vodafone New Zealand to roll out 5G services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown by December following a NZD $3.4 billion acquisition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Intel to sell smartphone modem business to Apple
Endpoint Protection

Intel to sell smartphone modem business to Apple

Apple is set to acquire Intel's smartphone modem business for USD $1 billion, integrating 2,200 employees and over 17,000 wireless technology patents.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
VMware to acquire Uhana, an AI-based network automation startup
Virtualisation

VMware to acquire Uhana, an AI-based network automation startup

Uhana is a startup company that uses deep learning and real-time artificial intelligence to automate network operations and enhance the application experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019
Corsair buys custom gaming PC firm Origin PC
Gaming

Corsair buys custom gaming PC firm Origin PC

Corsair, the gaming heavyweight, has acquired custom gaming PC firm Origin PC, expanding its offerings and capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Two Dutch data centers on track for merger
Hyperscale

Two Dutch data centers on track for merger

The Datacenter Group and NLDC Datacenters are about to be amalgamated under a single brand, after new owner DWS decided to merge the two companies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
VMware to acquire Bitfusion
Virtualisation

VMware to acquire Bitfusion

VMware is set to acquire Bitfusion, enhancing AI and ML workload management by virtualising hardware accelerators for better resource sharing and reduced costs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition
Unified Communications

Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition

Telecommunications firm Spirit has acquired Bigscreensound, trading as Arinda IT, for USD $2.6 million, targeting growth in the managed service provider sector.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

ComCom grants clearance for Infratil to acquire shares in Vodafone
Power / Energy

ComCom grants clearance for Infratil to acquire shares in Vodafone

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Infratil Limited to acquire up to 50% of the shares in Vodafone New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019