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COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout

The companies state that they have both pursued a similar strategy of digital transformation and exploiting proprietary IP in the EAM services sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020

Health Technologies

Attempts to block Google's acquisition of Fitbit over health privacy

Monash Business School aims to halt Google's acquisition of Fitbit, claiming it could monetise health data from 28 million users.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020

Unified Communications

Report: Optus' acquisition of Amaysim signals MVNO market decline

The MVNO market was previously expected to continue to grow – but the forecast now is that the market share will decline from 15% to 6% by 2023.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020

Edge Computing

Data center firm EdgeConneX sold to EQT Infrastructure

EQT Infrastructure will continue to operate EdgeConneX with plans to pursue 'aggressive' growth in existing and new markets worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020

Customer Relationship Management

IFS acquires utilities workforce management company Clevest

This acquisition extends IFS's capabilities in service management solutions as it focuses on driving service experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2020

Identity and Access Management

Ping Identity acquires Symphonic Software

Ping Identity acquires Scotland-based security firm Symphonic Software, adding its dynamic authorisation platform to its portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Over the Wire brings Zintel back to ANZ

The brand has returned due to the acquisition of J2 Global to provide customers with communications solutions that meet the needs of work-from-home.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020

Microsoft

SolarWinds to acquire SentryOne

The addition of the SentryOne products will amplify the support SolarWinds can offer for Microsoft and Microsoft Azure environments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020

Internet of Things

Cognizant invests in IIoT with Bright Wolf acquisition

Cognizant to acquire Bright Wolf, enhancing its Industrial IoT offerings and establishing a new innovation lab in North Carolina.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Oct 2020

IBM

Fusion5 expands professional services portfolio with acquisition of Mindfull

Fusion5 has acquired business intelligence consultancy Mindfull to expand its professional services, adding 100 new clients to its base.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020

Partner Programmes

Lancom Technology acquires Auckland-based MSP Connect 2

Lancom Technology announced the acquisition of Connect 2 for an undisclosed amount - its third acquisition in 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2020

Data Analytics

BlackLine buys out Rimilia & boosts accounts receivable automation

BlackLine's acquisition enables the company to improve end-to-end automation of the cash lifecycle and improve data integrity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

Virtualisation

Veeam announces acquisition of Kasten for $150 million

Veeam will integrate Kasten into its Cloud Data Management platform for modern data protection and radically simplify data management for enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag

The acquisition of the Kiwi company was spurred by growing demand for SAP and cloud migration services across ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020

Robotics

Quanton acquires Probity automation services division

Kiwi business process automation consultancy Quanton has acquired Probotics, a specialist automation services business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020

Data Analytics

Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises

Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020

Premier Technologies

Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies

Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020

IT Automation

Nintex acquires K2, with eye on strengthening process automation

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however Nintex says it will generate over $200 million in annual recurring revenue after the deal has closed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020

Malware

CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings

CrowdStrike is set to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million, aiming to enhance zero trust security capabilities for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020