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It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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Thales and Gemalto are readying themselves for a merger that may well create a world leader in digital security.
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Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.
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HIVE makes acquisition to harness prime data centre real estate

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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HIVE is set to snap up Kolos Norway with the intention to build a major new data centre in Norway run on 100 percent renewable energy.
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Palo Alto Networks forks out $300m cash to acquire Evident.io

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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In a move to extend its cloud security offerings, Palo Alto Networks has entered into a definitive agreement with Evident.io.
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Park Place Technologies snaps up Irish data centre maintenance company

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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After acquiring Origina Technology Services, Park Place is now the largest 3rd party maintenance provider in Ireland with aims to expand in Europe.
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Acquired Zenium acquires new Frankfurt land to expand data centre presence

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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The 6.8 acres of new land is set to become home to Zenium's fifth data centre in Europe boosting its portfolio to 385,700 sqf of technical space.
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DXC Technology acquires local Oracle partner M-Power Solutions

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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DXC Technology is set to acquire Australian-based Oracle partner M-Power Solutions, enhancing its leading position in Oracle Cloud solutions in ANZ.
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Genesys acquires Altocloud to bolster CX capabilities

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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With this acquisition, Genesys increases its capability to engage and intervene in a customer's journey at the right moment to drive a desired action.
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Done deal: LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix fight fraud as one

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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ThreatMetrix has completed its acquisition by RELX Group's risk and business analytics segment in a deal worth over AU$1bn.
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CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.
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Signapore's Certis Cisco makes play for Australian market through SNP Security buyout

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Singapore's largest aviation security firm Certis Cisco has purchased Australian firm SNP Security for an undisclosed amount.
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Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million (AU$284 million) as part of a deal that will help the company continue its journey into phishing prevention.
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Google Cloud to snap up LogMeIn's Xively for US$50m

Sat, 17th Feb 2018
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Google indicated in a recent blog post that it means to use Xively as its launch pad into the ballooning IoT market.
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Qualcomm not convinced by Broadcom's offer despite $8b safety-net

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Qualcomm say regulatory and revenue risks are too high as billion-dollar customers threaten to take business elsewhere.
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LogMeIn takes aim at UCC market with $342 million acquisition

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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The company will acquire UCaaS provider Jive Communications in a bid to bolster their collaboration portfolio.
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Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.
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Dell is thinking about merging with VMware - CEO comment

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Dell's SEC filing regards the potential business opportunities being evaluated by Dell, including a possible business combination with its subsidiary.
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Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.
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SAP ink $2.4 billion agreement to acquire CallidusCloud

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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SAP agrees to acquire US-based CallidusCloud for USD $2.4 billion, marking a 21% premium per share, to boost its lead-to-money offerings.
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Bye bye bankruptcy: Avaya acquires contact centre as a service provider

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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It was only late last year when Avaya was cleared of bankruptcy, but the communications vendor is wasting no time in growing its business.