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Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite
Fintech

Esker to acquire majority stake in Market Dojo, enhancing its procure-to-pay suite

Esker to acquire majority stake in UK eProcurement software company Market Dojo, aiming to strengthen its position in the global P2P market.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Google Cloud acquires cybersecurity provider Siemplify
Hyperscale

Google Cloud acquires cybersecurity provider Siemplify

Google Cloud has announced the acquisition of Siemplify, a security orchestration, automation and response provider.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jan 2022
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Unified Communications

2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark

2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jan 2022
OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M
Software-as-a-Service

OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M

OpenText to acquire specialist cybersecurity firm Zix Corporation for $860m, aiming to strengthen its offerings for small and medium-sized businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Dec 2021
Accenture named a leader in IDC managed cloud services vendor assessment
Digital Transformation

Accenture named a leader in IDC managed cloud services vendor assessment

Accenture has been named a leader in the latest IDC MarketScape, Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) Managed Cloud Services 2021 vendor assessment.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Acquisitions, AI and automation, and privacy-focused legislation to shape data protection in 2022
Virtualisation

Acquisitions, AI and automation, and privacy-focused legislation to shape data protection in 2022

Data protection sector in 2022 will be shaped by acquisitions, AI and automation, and privacy-focused legislation, according to Veeam Software.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Dec 2021
EY: Top opportunities in technology revealed for the year ahead
Supply Chain

EY: Top opportunities in technology revealed for the year ahead

COVID-19 volatility prompts tech industry to prioritize attracting & retaining motivated workforce, says EY report. #technology #COVID19.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Nintex receives award for digital process automation and recognition of workplace culture
Digital Transformation

Nintex receives award for digital process automation and recognition of workplace culture

Nintex receives Aragon Research's 2021 Innovation Award for Digital Transaction Management and earns Leader designation in three market categories.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Dec 2021
Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing
Marketing Technologies

Sydney startup Metigy announces global expansion to assists SMEs with digital marketing

Sydney based AI marketing startup Metigy has expanded its reach to the USA and Singapore, as COVID-19 continues to drive SMEs to digital marketing globally.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds
Hyperscale

Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds

Private equity and sovereign wealth investors are playing a major role in the expansion of hyperscale data centers, says DCP research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
Endeavour, MYOB combine forces to tackle ERP market opportunity
Fintech

Endeavour, MYOB combine forces to tackle ERP market opportunity

MYOB acquires New Zealand Greentree practice from Endeavour Solutions, bolstering its mid-market direct sales and service channel.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Jumio to acquire 4Stop in mission to redefine end-to-end security
Encryption

Jumio to acquire 4Stop in mission to redefine end-to-end security

Jumio is set to acquire data marketplace 4Stop, allowing organisations to manage customer identity within a single platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
Genesys raises $580 million in funding at $21 billion valuation
Customer Relationship Management

Genesys raises $580 million in funding at $21 billion valuation

Genesys has announced a $580 million round of funding to accelerate the company's leadership in the Experience as a Service market globally.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
LOGOS and Pure Data Centres partner for APAC expansion
Hyperscale

LOGOS and Pure Data Centres partner for APAC expansion

Industrial infrastructure development firm LOGOS has partnered with Pure Data Centers (Pure DC) to expand its data center portfolio in Asia Pacific.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021
Juniper Networks announces improved partner program for 2022
Partner Programmes

Juniper Networks announces improved partner program for 2022

Juniper Networks introduces new enhancements to its Partner Advantage Program, including a top-tier level and a collaborative sales platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
Optimizely improves customer experience outcomes with Welcome acquisition
Customer Relationship Management

Optimizely improves customer experience outcomes with Welcome acquisition

Optimizely to acquire Welcome, merging content marketing, resource management, and digital asset capabilities to enhance customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021

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Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil
Cybersecurity

Sydney-based cybersecurity company raises $11m, sets sights on US soil

Haventec secures $11m in funding and expands into US market with passwordless authentication and data storage solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Vantage Data Centers completes major acquisition to expand APAC reach
Hyperscale

Vantage Data Centers completes major acquisition to expand APAC reach

Vantage Data Centers and its leading investor DigitalBridge Group Inc. have announced a completed acquisition of PCCW Ltd.'s data center business (PCCW DC).

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021