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Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block
Orcon

Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block

Vocus NZ is up to be put up for sale, with Australian parent Vocus Group also looking to sell the company's Aussie data centre assets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million
Software-as-a-Service

Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million

Australian firm SmartTrans is set to acquire cloud-based logistics software company Resource Connect for $16.6m in an all-scrip deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions

Equinix has taken control of seven data centres across EMEA as the company asserts the time looks ripe for interconnection expansion in the area.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition
SAP

Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition

SAP solutions, hosting and managed services provider Itelligence has acquired SAP reseller vCentric Technologies Private Limited.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Investment in Nordic data centre sector surpasses US$3b
Hyperscale

Investment in Nordic data centre sector surpasses US$3b

​New research from BroadGroup shows the data centre sector in the Nordic region continues its growth in leaps and bounds.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition
Toshiba

Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition

In the agreement with Toshiba Corporation, Seagate has committed to provide up to $1.25 billion in financing to support the acquisition.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Two becomes one with Workspace Technology acquisition
Hyperscale

Two becomes one with Workspace Technology acquisition

Workspace Technology recently announced the acquisition of Server Room Maintenance LLP and the merging of its offices.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m
Hyperscale

Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m

Keppel DC REIT bolsters portfolio with key $103m Irish data center, solidifying presence in Dublin's bustling tech hub.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition
Data Analytics

Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition

Flexera acquires BDNA to become a titan in technology asset data, aiming to transform software ecosystem decision-making.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Equinix takes over Itconic to grow presence in Europe
Hyperscale

Equinix takes over Itconic to grow presence in Europe

Equnix has acquired a data centre, connectivity and cloud infrastructure solutions provider in Spain and Portugal to expand its European footprint.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe
Hyperscale

Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe

Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world's largest multi-cloud managed service provider.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
NextDC blocks 360 Capital bid for Asia Pacific Data Centres
Hyperscale

NextDC blocks 360 Capital bid for Asia Pacific Data Centres

Asia Pacific Data Centre Group has rebuffed an improved offer from 360 Capital to acquire it after NextDC refused to support the takeover.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Synnex' US$830 million acquisition of Westcon completes
Synnex

Synnex' US$830 million acquisition of Westcon completes

Synnex has completed its acquisition of Westcon-Comstor's Americas businesses and its minority investment in the Asia Pacific and EMEA business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Micro Focus and HPE Software complete $11 billion merger
DevOps

Micro Focus and HPE Software complete $11 billion merger

Micro Focus merges with HPE's software arm in a whopping £8.8bn deal, forming the world's 7th largest enterprise software company.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

IBM acquires Aussie digital innovation agency Vivant
Digital Transformation

IBM acquires Aussie digital innovation agency Vivant

IBM boosts digital prowess with the acquisition of Australian innovator Vivant, scaling IBM iX services for enhanced client transformations.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
RaboDirect says goodbye to managed funds product line
Mergers and Acquisitions

RaboDirect says goodbye to managed funds product line

Following a robust vetting and selection process by Rabobank, InvestNow has acquired the managed funds product line of RaboDirect.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Fluccs ramps up local presence with three new acquisitions
Hyperscale

Fluccs ramps up local presence with three new acquisitions

Fluccs bolsters its Australian footprint by acquiring three rivals: Exigent Australia, Virtual DC, and 10TB Servers, boosting its local IaaS and cloud services.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Enprise acquires major stake in Aussie MYOB reseller
Fintech

Enprise acquires major stake in Aussie MYOB reseller

Enprise Group acquires 47.09% of Australia's largest MYOB reseller, Kilimanjaro Consulting, for NZD $3.17M, aiming to boost its Australian market growth.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017