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Blue Prism announces acquisition of intelligent automation company
Unified Communications

Blue Prism announces acquisition of intelligent automation company

Blue Prism announces plans to acquire Thoughtonomy, aiming to enhance its cloud strategy and provide more robust intelligent automation solutions globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is up for grabs
Breach Prevention

Breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is up for grabs

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.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2019
Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response

As a channel-first security provider, Sophos will deliver the new MDR services through its network of approximately 47,000 channel partners worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019
Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks
Hyperscale

Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks

Intel announced its intent to acquire Barefoot Networks, an ethernet switch and data center software firm, to bolster its data center market position.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2019
Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m
Cybersecurity

Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m

Insight Partners has acquired Recorded Future in a $780m deal, the largest threat intelligence acquisition to date.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
DDN completes Nexenta acquisition
Edge Computing

DDN completes Nexenta acquisition

DDN has finalised its acquisition of Nexenta, enhancing their AI and multi-cloud solutions and solidifying their stance in the 5G and IoT markets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ
Commerce Commission

Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ

Infratil seeks approval from the Commerce Commission to acquire up to 50% of Vodafone New Zealand, with Brookfield Asset Management to own the rest.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2019
HPE to acquire supercomputing leader Cray
DataCentre infrastructure

HPE to acquire supercomputing leader Cray

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is set to acquire Cray for $1.3bn in cash, in a move to expand its high-performance computing portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
AI driving 'unprecedented' M&A growth
Edge Computing

AI driving 'unprecedented' M&A growth

AI-driven innovations are fuelling unprecedented growth in mergers and acquisitions, with the market poised to hit USD $190 billion by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
SOLD: Infratil & partner snap up Vodafone NZ
Infratil

SOLD: Infratil & partner snap up Vodafone NZ

Infratil and Brookfield Asset Management have jointly acquired Vodafone New Zealand for NZD $3.4 billion, edging out rivals like KKR and TPG Capital.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
ServiceNow digs deeper into analytics through Appsee buyout
Data Analytics

ServiceNow digs deeper into analytics through Appsee buyout

ServiceNow to acquire Israel-based Appsee, enhancing its Now Platform with deeper user analytics to deliver consumer-grade experiences and streamline workflows.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Zayo set to be acquired in $14.3 billion transaction
Hyperscale

Zayo set to be acquired in $14.3 billion transaction

Zayo Group Holdings has agreed to be acquired by Digital Colony Partners and EQT Infrastructure IV fund in a $14.3bn deal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2019
Qlik closes $560m acquisition of data management firm Attunity
Data Analytics

Qlik closes $560m acquisition of data management firm Attunity

Qlik acquires Attunity for $560m, enhancing data integration and analytics capabilities with extended partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
DC BLOX invests in the acquisition of Ploid
Hyperscale

DC BLOX invests in the acquisition of Ploid

DC BLOX has signalled its intentions for expansion in the southeastern United States with the addition of Ploid to bolster its arsenal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Spirit Telecom buys LinkOne Group for $5.7m
Unified Communications

Spirit Telecom buys LinkOne Group for $5.7m

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2019
Shareholders vote 'yes' to Trade Me sale
Marketing Technologies

Shareholders vote 'yes' to Trade Me sale

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
Pure Storage makes hybrid cloud play with new acquisition
Storage

Pure Storage makes hybrid cloud play with new acquisition

The idea of hybrid cloud has immersed the world of IT since its inception, and now Pure Storage is accelerating its vision.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
5GN takes over Melbourne Data Centre for $5.7m
Unified Communications

5GN takes over Melbourne Data Centre for $5.7m

In a move it says is 'another completion of the infrastructure puzzle', 5G Networks (5GN) has announced the acquisition of Melbourne Data Centre (MDC).

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019

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