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Auckland-based email signature firm Crossware sold to European CX firm eKomi
Customer Experience

Auckland-based email signature firm Crossware sold to European CX firm eKomi

New Zealand's Crossware, which creates email signatures for over 1 million users, has been acquired by Berlin-based eKomi.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Oct 2021
Akamai acquires Guardicore to expand zero trust portfolio
Malware

Akamai acquires Guardicore to expand zero trust portfolio

Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Guardicore for around $600m, adding micro-segmentation capabilities to its zero trust security portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021
Entrust acquires financial technology company Antelop Solutions
Marketing Technologies

Entrust acquires financial technology company Antelop Solutions

Entrust, a company specialising in trusted identity, payments and data protection, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Antelop Solutions.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021
Fivetran hits $5.6 billion valuation, enters agreement to acquire HVR
Mergers and Acquisitions

Fivetran hits $5.6 billion valuation, enters agreement to acquire HVR

Data integration company Fivetran has agreed to acquire enterprise data replication technology provider HVR in a cash and stock deal worth $700m.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
Post-merger pitfalls organisations must avoid
Mergers and Acquisitions

Post-merger pitfalls organisations must avoid

Complicated M&A integrations are point-in-time transactions, so it makes sense to seek specialist support to ensure a successful integration.

By Brent Paterson • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021
Intuit confirms the $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp
Fintech

Intuit confirms the $12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp

Intuit, the global technology platform behind TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mint, and Credit Karma, has announced it's agreed to acquire Mailchimp.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
InMoment acquires natural language processing provider Lexalytics
Mergers and Acquisitions

InMoment acquires natural language processing provider Lexalytics

As a result of the acquisition, InMoment can leverage Lexalytics' experience in structured and unstructured data and text analytics solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
Vantage Data Centers to launch in APAC via PCCW & Agile Data Centers acquisitions
Hyperscale

Vantage Data Centers to launch in APAC via PCCW & Agile Data Centers acquisitions

The expansion will see Vantage Data Centers offer services across Tokyo and Osaka in Japan, as well as, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Melbourne, Australia.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
Ping Identity names new channel manager for ANZ
Document Management

Ping Identity names new channel manager for ANZ

Robert Cipriani will be responsible for managing Ping Identity's channel organisations within the region and supporting partner go-to-market strategies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2021
DDLS expands into NZ with $17m acquisition of Auldhouse
Microsoft

DDLS expands into NZ with $17m acquisition of Auldhouse

Australia's largest ICT training provider has acquired its New Zealand counterpart in a deal with $17 million.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021
TechnologyOne makes first international acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne makes first international acquisition

TechnologyOne bolsters its software-as-a-service capabilities for the education sector with its acquisition of UK-based Scientia.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Sep 2021
Sitecore continues $1.2bn growth plan with Reflektion acquisition
Sitecore

Sitecore continues $1.2bn growth plan with Reflektion acquisition

Sitecore has acquired Reflektion, an AI-powered digital search platform, to enhance its ability to convert shoppers into buyers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
Equinix to acquire Mumbai data centers from GPX for $161m
Hyperscale

Equinix to acquire Mumbai data centers from GPX for $161m

As part of the acquisition, the company will establish Equinix India, to be led by managing director Manoj Paul.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm
Data Loss Prevention

Check Point acquires cloud email and collaboration security firm

Organisations can modernise legacy solutions with email security as-a-service and protect cloud email and collaboration suites from sophisticated attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
Contentsquare acquires Hotjar, advances digital experience platform
Customer Relationship Management

Contentsquare acquires Hotjar, advances digital experience platform

Contentsquare has acquired Hotjar, allowing the two companies to jointly serve the global market and improve digital experiences for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Arcserve?
Data Protection

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Arcserve?

Arcserve exec Leo Lynch discusses the company's recent merger, its end-to-end solution offerings and its work with channel partners in the APAC region.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2021
Optimation Group sells Mentum Systems to Australian IT firm FTS Group
Software Development

Optimation Group sells Mentum Systems to Australian IT firm FTS Group

Optimation Group sells Australian IT and consulting business Mentum Systems to FTS Group, allowing it to focus on New Zealand operations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Aug 2021
CX firm NICE acquires GoMoxie to bolster omnichannel capabilities
Customer Relationship Management

CX firm NICE acquires GoMoxie to bolster omnichannel capabilities

NICE acquires GoMoxie to expand digital customer experience capabilities, adding smart conversational self-service tools.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge
Avast

NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge

The companies' boards believe the merger has 'compelling strategic and financial rationale', and creates an opportunity to create a new cyber-safety business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2021