M&A / Mergers and Acquisitions stories - Page 11
CBS acquires WA based Satalyst as part of Aus growth plans
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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Canon Business Services ANZ has acquired Microsoft specialist Satalyst to strengthen its capabilities and expand in Australia and New Zealand.
Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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film
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m&a
Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
Rackspace Technology to acquire Just Analytics, a provider of cloud data, analytics, and AI
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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microsoft
Rackspace Technology to acquire cloud-based data and analytics provider, Just Analytics, to strengthen its professional services focus.
OSF Digital snaps up Sydney-based Salesforce partner Datarati
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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big data
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martech
Salesforce partner Datarati has been acquired by digital transformation firm OSF Digital in its sixth acquisition in nine months.
Edge Centres buys DC Matrix to bolster Queensland data centre operations
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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colocation
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m&a
Edge Centres expands its Australian portfolio with the acquisition of data center provider, DC Matrix, adding two new data centers to its operations.
DigiCert announces acquisition of IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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DigiCert has acquired IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana to enhance its presence in the fast-growing IoT market. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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managed services
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colocation
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it automation
Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.
Alteryx acquires Trifacta, targets data and cloud transformation initiatives
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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big data
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bi
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data analytics
This acquisition will anchor and accelerate Alteryx's journey to the cloud and open new categories of buyers across IT within large enterprises.
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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telco
2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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saas
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encryption
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OpenText to acquire specialist cybersecurity firm Zix Corporation for $860m, aiming to strengthen its offerings for small and medium-sized businesses.
Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary and secures 15-year partnership, expanding its device insurance services in Australia.
SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT-T in $1 billion deal to shape the digital ad marketplace and empower the open web.
Vantage Data Centers completes major acquisition to expand APAC reach
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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cloud services
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colocation
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hyperscale
Vantage Data Centers and its leading investor DigitalBridge Group Inc. have announced a completed acquisition of PCCW Ltd.'s data center business (PCCW DC).
Optimizely improves customer experience outcomes with Welcome acquisition
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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crm
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bi
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big data
Optimizely to acquire Welcome, merging content marketing, resource management, and digital asset capabilities to enhance customer experience.
ConnectWise bolsters CX portfolio with SmileBack acquisition
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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managed services
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crm
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cx
ConnectWise will now own and develop the SmileBack customer feedback system, which is designed specifically for the MSP market.
8x8 to acquire cloud-based communications company Fuze
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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contact centre
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cloud services
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open source
8x8, an integrated cloud communications platform provider, is set to acquire cloud-based communications provider Fuze for $250m.
IBM continues to invest in hybrid cloud and AI strategy with latest acquisition
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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cloud services
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
IBM acquires Australian digital transformation services company SXiQ to enhance its hybrid cloud and AI strategy.
DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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cybersecurity
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m&a
DNV to acquire industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk in a bid to build the world's largest industrial cybersecurity practice.
Capgemini completes Empired acquisition, extends presence in ANZ region
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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Capgemini completes acquisition of Empired, making it a digital, data and cloud leader in Australia and New Zealand.
TPT Group completes 12th acquisition in New Zealand with Cablenet
Mon, 15th Nov 2021
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network infrastructure
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network management
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sdn
Local investment company TPT Group has acquired Cablenet, one of the largest ICT infrastructure companies in New Zealand.
Weta Digital sells technology division for $2.3b to US firm
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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gaming
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technology gifts
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weta digital
Unity, which produces software for game developers and digital artists, has agreed to acquire the studio's tools, pipeline of work, technology and 275 staff.
Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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m&a
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esignature
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capital raising
Nitro will raise AU$140 million to support the purchase, comprising $80 institutional placement and $60 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.
CrowdStrike acquires SecureCircle, extends zero trust endpoint solution
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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malware
CrowdStrike is set to acquire SecureCircle, aiming to enhance zero trust data protection and control how data is accessed and shared.