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Interview: Ivanti 'gets serious' about Kiwi market
Cybersecurity

Interview: Ivanti 'gets serious' about Kiwi market

After opening its first NZ office and signing Duo, Ivanti's Michael Bosnar outlines his plans and the security and ITAM opportunities for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Dentsu Aegis Network acquires NZ digital agency Little Giant
Mergers and Acquisitions

Dentsu Aegis Network acquires NZ digital agency Little Giant

Dentsu Aegis Network boosts its digital prowess with the strategic acquisition of NZ's esteemed digital agency Little Giant.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?
Opinion

What can NZ entrepreneurs offer VCs and how can they leverage investor relationships?

In 2016, there were 50 disclosed venture capital investments made in New Zealand at a value of $92.3mil, significantly up from $62.5mil in 2015.

By Benjamin Chong and Garry Visontay • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Global Stories

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
New local boss for Extreme Networks as company looks to 'new' business
Network Infrastructure

New local boss for Extreme Networks as company looks to 'new' business

Chris Georgellis steps in as the new boss for Extreme Networks ANZ amidst the company's expansion and acquisitions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
HPE adds cloud consulting depth with CTP acquisition
Hybrid Cloud

HPE adds cloud consulting depth with CTP acquisition

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is bulking up its cloud consultancy expertise with plans to acquire Cloud Technology Partners for an undisclosed sum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost
Financial results

Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost

Tech Data has recorded a solid increase in net sales on the back of its Technology Solutions acquisition, but weaker than expected profits for Q2.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Enterprise SaaS market to double in next three years
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprise SaaS market to double in next three years

Microsoft is continuing to take the lead in the enterprise SaaS market, which is forecast to double in size over the coming three years.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 4th 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
Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security
Data Analytics

Forcepoint's RedOwl acquisition paves way for 'human-centric' security

Cybersecurity firm Forcepoint has spent an undisclosed amount on the acquisition of security analytics provider RedOwl.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Webroot pops the bubbly for another successful year
AI Security

Webroot pops the bubbly for another successful year

The cybersecurity vendor posting 15 percent year-over-year bookings growth for its fiscal year ending June 2017 as well as sealing a number of awards.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?
Malware

Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?

An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.

By Rick Holland • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Exclusive interview: Dell EMC talk digital transformation post-merger
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive interview: Dell EMC talk digital transformation post-merger

In an exclusive, Dell EMC unveil how their merger fuels digital transformation, strengthening their global tech dominance.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition
Cybersecurity

A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition

​An established company recently announced its expansion into the South Africa cybersecurity market by acquiring a managed security service provider.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Cisco to acquire hyperconverged software vendor Springpath in US$320m deal
Hyperscale

Cisco to acquire hyperconverged software vendor Springpath in US$320m deal

Cisco has continued its buying spree, this time snapping up hyperconvergence software company Springpath to bolster its data centre portfolio.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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