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Nexon splashes out on three new acquisitions
Partner Programmes

Nexon splashes out on three new acquisitions

The MSP has bought out Kiandra IT's technology services and security solutions division, Remagine Solutions and XCentral.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Code Zero acquisition to strengthen Cognizant-Salesforce relationship
Data Analytics

Code Zero acquisition to strengthen Cognizant-Salesforce relationship

Cognizant has acquired Code Zero Consulting to enhance its cloud solutions offering and deepen its Salesforce CPQ and billing capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020
M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows
Unified Communications

M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows

Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Kordia acquires Auckland cloud consultancy firm
DevOps

Kordia acquires Auckland cloud consultancy firm

Kordia acquires Auckland-based cloud consultancy Emerging Technology Partners to enhance digital transformation capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
FireEye snaps up Cloudvisory, looks to extend cloud security offerings
Cloud Security

FireEye snaps up Cloudvisory, looks to extend cloud security offerings

FireEye acquires Cloudvisory to bolster cloud security offerings with enhanced multi-cloud monitoring and compliance tools, integrating them into FireEye Helix.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
VMware eyes AI-based network analytics through Nyansa buyout
Virtualisation

VMware eyes AI-based network analytics through Nyansa buyout

The addition of Nyansa's capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning will complement VMware's existing network and security portfolio.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
Digital Realty sells of chunk of data center portfolio
Digital Realty

Digital Realty sells of chunk of data center portfolio

Digital Realty has sold off 10 of its data centers to investment firm Mapletree – adding US$557 million to Digital Realty's books.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
LogicMonitor acquires AIOps company Unomaly
DevOps

LogicMonitor acquires AIOps company Unomaly

Aims to use new tech to enhance observability, help IT pinpoint log issues faster and drive intelligent action.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup
Supply Chain

Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup

The acquisition of the Israeli Segasec extends Mimecast's capabilities to protect against brand exploits used to steal money and data.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2020
Will HP Inc. soon be owned by Xerox?
HP

Will HP Inc. soon be owned by Xerox?

Xerox has secured USD $24 billion in funding commitments from major banks to back its acquisition of HP, potentially bringing the tech giants closer together.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2020
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Virtualisation

Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion

Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Boomi announces latest acquisition, looks to extend data management offerings
Multi-cloud

Boomi announces latest acquisition, looks to extend data management offerings

Boomi unveils its acquisition of Unifi Software, aiming to enhance its data management solutions with Unifi's intelligent data discovery and preparation tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2019
Vertiv to go public on New York Stock Exchange
Disaster Recovery

Vertiv to go public on New York Stock Exchange

Vertiv is set to become a public company for the first time by merging with GS Acquisition Holdings, a deal valued at USD $5.3 billion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
DataRobot to acquire data fabric provider Paxata
Robotics

DataRobot to acquire data fabric provider Paxata

Companies must overcome several key challenges associated with AI in order to reap the benefits and become successful.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Acquia acquires AgilOne, looks to improve customer experiences
Customer Relationship Management

Acquia acquires AgilOne, looks to improve customer experiences

Acquia has announced it will acquire AgilOne in order to unify customer data from disparate platforms and drive personal experiences across every channel.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Acronis makes strategic acquisition to strengthen security portfolio
Disaster Recovery

Acronis makes strategic acquisition to strengthen security portfolio

Acronis will integrate 5nine's technology into the Acronis Cyber Platform, making new services available through the Acronis Cyber Cloud Solutions portal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
PageUp acquires Clinch, expands recruitment software offerings
Recruitment

PageUp acquires Clinch, expands recruitment software offerings

PageUp expands its recruitment offerings with the acquisition of Clinch, enhancing sourcing, automated marketing, and candidate relationship management.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Accenture acquires Australian consultants, Apis Group
Accenture

Accenture acquires Australian consultants, Apis Group

The firm works with some of Australia's largest federal public service organisations, providing a range of services.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2019