Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 39
Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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Barracuda Networks boosts its cloud security prowess with the strategic purchase of Sonian, enhancing its archiving and analytics services.
Lenovo buys majority stake in Fujitsu PC business
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Lenovo has acquired a controlling stake in Fuitsu’s PC business in a JPY 17.85 billion-plus deal as it seeks to shore up its PC business.
Deloitte acquires local consultancy to expand enterprise offerings
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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jkvine
JKVine will bring platform test management, test execution platform monitoring and optimisation capability to the Deloitte portfolio.
Datto acquired by Vista Equity Partners, to be merged with Autotask
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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dr
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cloud services
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m&a
Vista Equity Partners acquires Datto to merge with Autotask, forming a powerful provider of IT management and data protection solutions for MSPs worldwide.
Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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personal computing devices
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powerbyproxi
Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.
CITIC affirms Europe/Asia connection with ‘Digital Silk Road’
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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citic
CITIC Telecom CPC has renamed Linx Telecommunications to CITIC Telecom CPC Europe, bolstering its Digital Silk Road initiative across Europe and Asia.
Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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orcon
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slingshot
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m&a
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.
Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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commerce systems
Australian firm SmartTrans is set to acquire cloud-based logistics software company Resource Connect for $16.6m in an all-scrip deal.
Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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dc
Equinix has taken control of seven data centres across EMEA as the company asserts the time looks ripe for interconnection expansion in the area.
Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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itelligence
SAP solutions, hosting and managed services provider Itelligence has acquired SAP reseller vCentric Technologies Private Limited.
IBM acquires Aussie digital innovation agency Vivant
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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digital transformation
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IBM boosts digital prowess with the acquisition of Australian innovator Vivant, scaling IBM iX services for enhanced client transformations.
RaboDirect says goodbye to managed funds product line
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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investnow
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rabodirect
Following a robust vetting and selection process by Rabobank, InvestNow has acquired the managed funds product line of RaboDirect.
Investment in Nordic data centre sector surpasses US$3b
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
New research from BroadGroup shows the data centre sector in the Nordic region continues its growth in leaps and bounds.
Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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In the agreement with Toshiba Corporation, Seagate has committed to provide up to $1.25 billion in financing to support the acquisition.
Two becomes one with Workspace Technology acquisition
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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daas
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colocation
Workspace Technology recently announced the acquisition of Server Room Maintenance LLP and the merging of its offices.
Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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colocation
Keppel DC REIT bolsters portfolio with key $103m Irish data center, solidifying presence in Dublin's bustling tech hub.
Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Flexera acquires BDNA to become a titan in technology asset data, aiming to transform software ecosystem decision-making.
Equinix takes over Itconic to grow presence in Europe
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Equnix has acquired a data centre, connectivity and cloud infrastructure solutions provider in Spain and Portugal to expand its European footprint.
Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world’s largest multi-cloud managed service provider.
NextDC blocks 360 Capital bid for Asia Pacific Data Centres
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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dc
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Asia Pacific Data Centre Group has rebuffed an improved offer from 360 Capital to acquire it after NextDC refused to support the takeover.