Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 50
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.
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.
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.
IBM snaps up Blue Box, Cisco takes Piston in OpenStack battle
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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IBM has acquired Blue Box, an OpenStack private cloud specialist, while Cisco has snapped up Piston Cloud Computing in OpenStack battle.
HDS acquires Pentaho, focuses on big data analytics markets
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) has completed its acquisition of Pentaho, a data integration, visualisation and analytics company.
Blue Coat acquired for $2.4 billion
Wed, 27th May 2015
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Bain Capital, the private investment firm, has acquired Blue Coat from Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion.
IoT a growing force behind acquisitions
Mon, 18th May 2015
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The Internet of Things (IoT) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market will be worth nearly $15bn within the year, according to 451 Research.
Smiths City names 'turnaround specialist' Roy Campbell as CEO
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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Smiths City Group, the Christchurch-based retail chain, named Roy Campbell as chief executive, replacing Rick Hellings, who departs after 15 years as.
NZ's CallPlus acquired by Aussie telco for $250m
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has been acquired by M2 Group, the Australian-based telecommunications and utilities provider, for NZ$250 million.
Zeta Resources makes bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing target at A$29.4M
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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Zeta Resources, the ASX-listed investment group advised by Duncan Saville's ICM unit, has made a full takeover bid for Pan Pacific Petroleum, valuing.
Exclusive: What the Turnstone acquisition means for Plan B
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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Plan B acquires Turnstone for business continuity services, will expand offering to customers. No layoffs, potential for more acquisitions.