Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 42
Vodafone NZ one-ups Spark with 70 percent acquisition in TeamTalk’s Farmside
Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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The proposed investment by Vodafone in TeamTalk looks set to further deepen the strategic relationship between the two companies.
TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'
Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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TeamTalk yesterday recommended that its shareholders reject Spark’s 'hostile takeover bid' of $0.80c per share because the price is far too low.
Cisco wraps up acquisition of AppDynamics
Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Together, the companies will aim to deliver visibility across the network, data centre, security, applications and to drive digital transformation.
Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.
Another one bites the dust: This week's Kiwi channel wrap-up
Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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While quieter than last week (perhaps everyone was out celebrating St Paddy’s Day), there was still a lot going on in the Kiwi channel this week.
Veeam ANZ head of alliances comments on HPE acquisition - 'It's a smart move'
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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Veeam's Peter Bender says HPE's acquisition of Nimble will expand their storage portfolio to serve even more market segments.
Fortinet asks: Planning a merger? It’s time for a cybersecurity upgrade
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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M&A activity can offer CFOs a unique opportunity to ramp up cybersecurity levels with greater investment and integration.
HPE to fork out more than $1 billion in acquisition of Nimble Storage
Wed, 8th Mar 2017
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The company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nimble Storage in an attempt to bolster its presence in the hybrid IT market.
Inabox snaps up Logic Communications in second acquisition this year
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Inabox has snapped up Perth-based managed IT and cloud service provider Logic Communications in a $1.5 million deal.
Microsoft ISV partners announce merger to bolster solution offerings
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Microsoft Dynamics integrator, Sable37, has acquired a 50 percent stake of Payfields, a provider of payroll and HR processing technology.
Yahoo CEO forgoes annual bonus and gives it to employees in wake of data breach fallout
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is foregoing her annual bonus and giving it back to employees after the giant data breach that hit the company in 2014.
Palo Alto Networks snaps up LightCyber for automated behaviour analytics prowess
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Palo Alto Networks has paid $105 million for cybersecurity provider LightCyber, so it can fuse automated behavioural analytics into its own platform.
MYOB's Paycorp acquisition to create 'brand new revenue stream'
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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The acquisition will be funded from the company’s existing cash reserves and is expected to be complete by 1 April 2017.
Tech Data wraps up multi-billion dollar acquisition of Avnet TS
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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Tech Data completes a landmark $2.6bn takeover of Avnet TS, marking its entry into Asia Pacific and bolstering its global IT distribution dominance.
DWS snapping up SMS in $124 million deal
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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DWS is acquiring SMS Management and Technology to create a 'leading' IT services provider with the size and capability to fully service market.
Renesas snaps up Intersil - gross and operating margins expected to rise
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Renesas Electronics acquires Intersil, solidifying position as leading global supplier of advanced embedded systems.
Meltwater acquires Oxford University AI spinout Wrapidity
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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Meltwater recently announced the acquisition of Wrapidity Limited, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that originated from Oxford University.
Brennan IT buys 50 percent stake in Fastrack Technology
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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The company has made a financial investment in Fastrack Technology, with the aim to share their expertise to achieve positive financial returns.
iTrinegy and WeiTech merge forces in Taiwan
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Not looking to waste any time, the agreement is effective immediately and covers WeiTech’s Taiwan service territory.
Fusion5 snaps up Myriad IT to expand presence in Australasia
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Australasian business solutions provider, Fusion5, has announced a merger with Australian technology business, Myriad IT.