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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

Cybersecurity

Thales completes 15-month Gemalto acquisition

Thales seals €4.8bn Gemalto buyout, forging a titan in digital security and identity, with a vast 80k workforce.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Park Place acquires MCSA Group to extend UK footprint

Park Place Technologies extends its UK footprint by acquiring MCSA Group, enhancing data centre services and expanding its operations throughout the country.

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

Data Analytics

How Civica aims to extend government mobile working options

Civica expands its portfolio by acquiring software solutions company Asset Edge, enhancing its offerings for local and state governments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019

Semiconductors

ON Semiconductor acquiring Quantenna with $1b cash bid

ON Semiconductor announces a US$1.07 billion cash acquisition of Quantenna, enhancing its connectivity portfolio with leading Wi-Fi technology.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2019

AI Security

Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot

Carbonite finalises USD $618.5 million acquisition of Webroot, integrating cloud-based cybersecurity with their data protection platform under one brand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019

Artificial Intelligence

Versent acquires AI specialist Contexti

Versent has acquired Sydney-based AI insights firm Contexti, enhancing its data analytics capabilities for clients like Caltex and Seven West Media.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Hyperscale

ScaleMatrix acquires edge specialist Instant Data Centers

According to ScaleMatrix, the move is to take advantage of the latter company's focus on providing ruggedized micro data centers for the edge.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

DevOps

F5 spends US$670m to boost app and API management offerings

F5 is acquiring NGINX for USD $670m to enhance its application and API management, boosting its multi-cloud transformation and open source innovation.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019

Hyperscale

NVIDIA confirms $6.9b acquisition of Mellanox

The announcement of NVIDIA's largest ever acquisition follows months of speculation involving other potential bids from the likes of Microsoft and Intel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Identity and Access Management

Okta to acquire Azuqua to connect business apps in the enterprise

Okta is set to acquire Azuqua, enhancing its capacity to integrate and automate business apps, aiming for seamless workflow across enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Document Management

Bridgewest deal a welcome boost for Provoke Solutions

Bridgewest New Zealand's acquisition of Provoke Solutions' holding company ignites new opportunities in R&D and growth, aiming to triple Provoke's size.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019

Hyperscale

Silver Peak partnership acquires Cleveland and Cincinnati data centers

The acquisition will introduce financial grade, turn-key, Tier III data centers to the local markets, which historically have not been available for lease.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019

Data Analytics

Qlik spends $560m on acquisition of Attunity

The acquisition provides Qlik with an expanded breadth of enterprise data management capabilities and adds an experienced team of data professionals.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019

Hyperscale

In ongoing cloud war, Google to acquire data migration specialist

Google is currently behind AWS and Microsoft in the cloud battle, and it would seem this play is an attempt to claw some ground back.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019

Micro Focus

Micro Focus acquires Interset to improve predictive analytics

Micro Focus enhances its cybersecurity with Interset's acquisition, incorporating advanced UEBA and machine learning for stronger predictive analytics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019