Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 50

Compass Communications to acquire Ultracom, expand UFB footprint in NZ
Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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Compass Communications, the NZ owned and operated internet and telecommunications service provider, has announced its intent to acquire Ultracom.

FireEye acquires cyber threat intelligence specialist for $200m
Fri, 22nd Jan 2016
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With this acquisition, FireEye plans to add new intelligence subscription models that include industry vertical specific slices.

Vendors up their game with acquisitions, partnerships, cloud and data
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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This year will see some big changes taking place in the world of IT as vendors and customers work to stay ahead against stiff competition.

NetApp buys SolidFire for cool $870m
Tue, 19th Jan 2016
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NetApp will now have all-flash offerings that address each of the three largest All-Flash Array market segments.

The secret to a successful merger? Culture and collaboration
Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise as organisations see this is as a strong strategic move in an increasingly competitive world.

SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition
Wed, 9th Dec 2015
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Cradlepoint acquires Pertino, integrating SDN innovation with 4G LTE solutions to transform enterprise networking.

NZ Commerce Commission gives green light to Vocus/M2 merger
Mon, 7th Dec 2015
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The Commerce Commission says it is satisfied that the acquisition will not substantially lessen competition in the affected markets.

Acquisitions a key strategic move for Aussie companies
Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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In Australia, more companies are looking to strengthen their market position through mergers and acquisitions, according to UXC Eclipse.

PS&C ramps up people business with Bexton acquistion
Fri, 16th Oct 2015
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PS&C has acquired IT services company Bexton to bolster its People business - with more acquisitions on the cards to bolster its Security business.

UXC Eclipse acquires Kiwi Dynamics AX and BI business
Thu, 1st Oct 2015
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UXC Eclipse has continued its acquisition trail, snapping up the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Business Intelligence divisions of NZ's Koorb Consulting.

Vocus-M2 merger last of the big telco consolidations?
Tue, 29th Sep 2015
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Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as ‘a welcome addition of scale for both companies’, noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.

Sato acquires Jenkins Labels
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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National leader in New Zealand primary labelling, Jenkins Labels has accepted an offer by Sato NZ to purchase the business.

Seagate to expand storage systems offerings with latest acquisition
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Seagate Technology has acquired Dot Hill Systems, a supplier of software and hardware storage systems, for approximately $694 million.

Qualcomm acquires Ikanos, sets sights on wireless carrier market
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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Qualcomm Atheros has acquired Ikanos Communications for an estimated $47 million, expanding their footprint in the carrier fixed line segment.

Accenture strengthens security portfolio with latest acquisition
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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Accenture has acquired cyber security company FusionX to strengthen its security practice and help clients defend against cyber attacks.

HeadQuarters acquires IAC, expands tourism Wi-Fi hotspots around NZ
Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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Queenstown's HQ Network Consultancy has acquired The Internet Access Company, expanding the nation's Wi-Fi hotspots.

BI software vendor goes down under with latest acquisition
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Jedox, a Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management software vendor, has acquired Naked Data, a key Jedox distributor in Australia.

Cisco acquires security company for $635mn, builds IoT offering
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Cisco has announced its acquisition of security firm OpenDNS for USD $635 million to enhance its IoT offerings, set to close in fiscal Q1 2016.

Done deal: All go for Vocus-Amcom merger
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Vocus Communications' acquisition of Amcom passes its final hurdle, receiving court approval, creating a new telecommunications powerhouse.

Microsoft strengthens app management with acquisition
Fri, 12th Jun 2015
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Microsoft bolsters System Centre and OMS application management across hetrogenous OS' and multiple environments with BlueStripe acquisition.