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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 Technologies

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
IBM closes landmark acquisition of Red Hat for US$34 billion
Multi-cloud

IBM closes landmark acquisition of Red Hat for US$34 billion

IBM acquires Red Hat for USD $34 billion, aiming to redefine the cloud market with a robust hybrid multicloud platform based on open source technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
GTT to acquire KPN International
Mergers and Acquisitions

GTT to acquire KPN International

GTT Communications to acquire KPN International for €50m in cash, helping to expand its network reach and client base across Europe.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019
PayU strikes $65m deal for Singapore payments provider
Fintech

PayU strikes $65m deal for Singapore payments provider

PayU, part of Naspers, has acquired a majority stake in Singapore's Red Dot Payment for USD $65 million, marking its expansion into Southeast Asia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
HCL Technologies closes acquisition of IBM products
Cloud Services

HCL Technologies closes acquisition of IBM products

HCL Technologies has finalised its acquisition of IBM's products in security, marketing, and commerce sectors, introducing the new HCL Software division.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
NTT fuses 28 tech companies into new provider
Dimension Data

NTT fuses 28 tech companies into new provider

The merger will include some of NTT's biggest businesses, including NTT Communications, NTT Security, and Dimension Data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Exclusive Networks forges UC unit from two subsidiaries
Unified Communications

Exclusive Networks forges UC unit from two subsidiaries

The business operations of Transition Systems will continue as a distinct Unified Communications business unit under the Exclusive Networks banner.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Kroll expands into Australia with Enex Carbon acquisition
Risk & Compliance

Kroll expands into Australia with Enex Carbon acquisition

The Enex Carbon team will join Kroll's Cyber Risk practice and will be led by managing director and Asia Pacific leader Paul Jackson.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector

The merger makes One Technology the country's largest collaboration of business data and managed service providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019