Global Stories

NEC snaps up Avaloq, moves further into digital finance field

NEC acquires Swiss digital banking firm Avaloq, aiming to accelerate long-term growth and global expansion strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020

Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies

Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020

Human Capital Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?

Globalization Partners revolutionizes international hiring process with its technology, enabling companies to onboard staff in minutes.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020

Manufacturing

Epicor acquired by investment firm in huge US$4.7 billion transaction

Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD-R) has acquired Epicor in a $4.7bn deal, with plans to drive growth in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020

Digital Transformation

Tech Data to invest $750 million in digital transformation initiatives

Tech Data plans to invest USD $750 million in digital transformation over five years, following its acquisition by Apollo Global Management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020

Firewalls

Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted

A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020

Marketing Technologies

Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020

Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020

Phishing

How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms

The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020

Hyperscale

Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board

Cloudscene bolsters its advisory board with execs from AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty, and NEXTDC, aiming to revolutionise the digital procurement landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

Firewalls

Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash

In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

Verint

Private equity deals in tech sector hit $11.79bn

Private equity deals in the global technology sector surged to USD $11.79 billion in December 2019, a 17.05% increase from the previous month.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020

IoT Security

Forecast: Ecosystm's top 6 cybersecurity trends for 2020

Australian IT professionals brace for heightened cybersecurity threats in 2020, as Ecosystm's forecast highlights six key trends set to reshape the sector.

By Carl Woerndle • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2019

Cloud Security

Cyxtera spins out cybersecurity business into AppGate

AppGate brings together a set of differentiated cloud- and hybrid-ready security and analytics products and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019

Marketing Technologies

Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7

The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7's global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019