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Thecus launches new 4-Bay rackmount N4820U series for enterprise storage
Storage

Thecus launches new 4-Bay rackmount N4820U series for enterprise storage

Thecus launches new NAS series for small and medium-sized businesses, offering reliable performance and high data security.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition
Accenture Interactive

Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition

Accenture has snapped up creative agency The Monkeys and design business Maud, as it builds out its design interactive capabilities across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
The importance of integration in enterprise applications
Unified Communications

The importance of integration in enterprise applications

Tech's evolution ushers in the era where seamless integration is vital for enterprise success; firms race to adapt.

By Mike Saxton • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Japan data intelligence firm buys Melbourne-based Space-Time Research
Data Analytics

Japan data intelligence firm buys Melbourne-based Space-Time Research

A Japanese business intelligence and analytics firm has bought out Melbourne-based software company Space-Time research.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Oracle's acquisition of NetSuite - 6 things you should know
Fintech

Oracle's acquisition of NetSuite - 6 things you should know

Oracle buys NetSuite in a £7.1bn move to lead cloud ERP, aiming for a major market share grab and vast growth in cloud adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces
Hyperscale

The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces

BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017
Kiwi airport software developer concludes Danish acquisition
Software

Kiwi airport software developer concludes Danish acquisition

Gentrack's acquisition of BLIP Systems will augment Gentrack's software product range and expand its customer base.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Equinix completes acquisition of 29 data centers from Verizon
Hyperscale

Equinix completes acquisition of 29 data centers from Verizon

Equinix bolsters global reach, snapping up 29 Verizon data centres in a $3.6bn deal, expanding its global footprint and market capacity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Cisco snaps up SD-Wan startup Viptela in $610m deal
Network Infrastructure

Cisco snaps up SD-Wan startup Viptela in $610m deal

Cisco is acquiring SD-WAN startup Viptela for $610 million to bolster its SD-WAN portfolio - and further its transition to software-centric solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Gemalto puts final touches on 3M Identity Management acquisition
Biometrics

Gemalto puts final touches on 3M Identity Management acquisition

Gemalto has put the final touches on its acquisition of 3M's Identity Management Business - a deal worth $850 million.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program
Partner Programmes

Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program

Cary Wright will be joining the provider of high speed network recording and network history playback with the aim to drive channel growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Data centre PUE: Sneak peek at Schneider Electric's new white paper
DataCentre infrastructure

Data centre PUE: Sneak peek at Schneider Electric's new white paper

The white paper looks at the factors that should be considered when acquiring and analysing data on a continuous basis for calculating PUE.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
ERM takes over EnviroSuite's consulting practice for $15m
Clean technologies

ERM takes over EnviroSuite's consulting practice for $15m

EnviroSuite has sold its Pacific Environment Consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management for AUD$15m.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches
Mergers and Acquisitions

HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches

etouches, a global provider of cloud event management software and sourcing solutions, has been acquired by HGGC, a middle-market private equity firm.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Deloitte adds dedicated DevOps capability with Strut Digital acquisition
DevOps

Deloitte adds dedicated DevOps capability with Strut Digital acquisition

Deloitte is bolstering its DevOps capability, acquiring boutique managed service provider and DevOps specialist Strut Digital for an undisclosed sum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Mergers and acquisitions: 3 steps to help smooth the process
Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions: 3 steps to help smooth the process

Here are some key criteria that businesses can follow to help make mergers and acquisitions deliver on their objectives.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017
Melbourne IT ups SMB marketing push with WME Group acquisition
Management

Melbourne IT ups SMB marketing push with WME Group acquisition

Melbourne IT plans increase its SMB managed marketing play with a $39 million acquisition of digital marketing solutions company WME Group.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Change at the top for MOQ as Nicki Page resigns
Management

Change at the top for MOQ as Nicki Page resigns

Nicki Page is exiting MOQ as the company moves into a new phase, with MOQdigital COO Joe D'Addio taking over the role.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017