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Advanced Security buys local electronic security integrator
Mergers and Acquisitions

Advanced Security buys local electronic security integrator

Advanced Security Group has added another company to its portfolio – this time it's South Island-based electronic security integrator VIP Security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2020

Global Stories

CyberCX acquires Kiwi company Insomnia Security as part of expansion into NZ
Customer Experience

CyberCX acquires Kiwi company Insomnia Security as part of expansion into NZ

CyberCX has acquired cybersecurity firm Insomnia Security as part of its plan to become a leading player in New Zealand's security market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Epicor acquired by investment firm in huge US$4.7 billion transaction
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
Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever
Storage

Research: Data more important for SMBs than ever

Seagate's global survey of SMBs shows resilience of IT infrastructure during the pandemic and the importance of data in recovery plans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Zoom reports massive revenue growth in Q2 2021 financial results
Unified Communications

Zoom reports massive revenue growth in Q2 2021 financial results

Zoom reports enormous 355% YoY increase in revenue for Q2 2021, as remote work continues to drive strong financial performance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
Cisco's Webex will soon drown out distracting background noise
Unified Communications

Cisco's Webex will soon drown out distracting background noise

Cisco is set to acquire BabbleLabs to improve its video meeting software Webex, with focus on removing background noise using AI technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
CloudBolt Software acquires Melbourne-based cloud management platform company
Microsoft

CloudBolt Software acquires Melbourne-based cloud management platform company

Melbourne cloud management platform company Kumolus has been acquired by US-based CloudBolt Software to support its APAC growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Longtail UX raises $2.25m through Woolworths VC venture arm, W23
Marketing Technologies

Longtail UX raises $2.25m through Woolworths VC venture arm, W23

Longtail UX, an Australian-founded tech firm, has raised $2.25m in funding through a partnership with W23 and Global Retail Brands.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Major tech firms benefit from strong demand for cloud computing solutions - study
DataCentre infrastructure

Major tech firms benefit from strong demand for cloud computing solutions - study

Major tech companies benefitted from strong demand for cloud computing and online advertising in 2019, says GlobalData study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Kaseya acquires phishing defense platform, Graphus
Phishing

Kaseya acquires phishing defense platform, Graphus

The Graphus solution uses AI technology to defend Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite inboxes from a variety of threats delivered via email.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Infosys launches set of solutions to advance enterprise cloud strategies
Digital Transformation

Infosys launches set of solutions to advance enterprise cloud strategies

Infosys has launched Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms to accelerate cloud transformation projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020
Hyland acquires RPA specialist Another Monday
Robotic Process Automation

Hyland acquires RPA specialist Another Monday

Hyland has acquired RPA software developer Another Monday, adding robotic process automation capabilities to its portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
TAS acquires Experteq, looks to become leading mid-market player
Digital Transformation

TAS acquires Experteq, looks to become leading mid-market player

TAS acquires Experteq in bid to boost digital transformation services and become a mid-market player in cloud technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020
Data centre switches market largely unaffected by COVID-19
Network Infrastructure

Data centre switches market largely unaffected by COVID-19

Data center switch spending to grow 4% despite COVID-19, reaching $17bn by 2024. Non-cloud segment drives downward adjustment, says Dell'Oro Group.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Who are the 2020 Mimecast ANZ partner award winners?
Multi-cloud

Who are the 2020 Mimecast ANZ partner award winners?

Mimecast has announced the winners of its 2020 ANZ Partner Awards, recognizing top-performing partners and individuals in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
IFS names global partner award winners
Digital Signage

IFS names global partner award winners

Three organisations who operate in ANZ have won global partner awards from the enterprise applications provider.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2020
Fortinet reports total revenue of $615.5 million
Firewalls

Fortinet reports total revenue of $615.5 million

Strong demand for secure SD-WAN and work-from-home capabilities helped power 18% second quarter revenue growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020

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