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Google Cloud acquires CloudSimple
Virtualisation

Google Cloud acquires CloudSimple

Google Cloud has acquired CloudSimple to offer an integrated VMware migration solution, enhancing cloud benefits without altering existing applications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019
Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase
Gaming

Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase

As video gaming revenues nearly double over five years, companies brace for heightened competition and rising costs, reveals new EY study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
OpenText to drop US$1.4B to acquire Carbonite
Disaster Recovery

OpenText to drop US$1.4B to acquire Carbonite

OpenText is set to acquire Carbonite for $1.42bn, bolstering its cloud platforms and end-point security capabilities.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
Shut down: HP rejects Xerox acquisition proposal
Supply Chain

Shut down: HP rejects Xerox acquisition proposal

HP's board rejects Xerox's $33.5bn acquisition proposal but says it's open to exploring a merger. Xerox's financial health raises doubts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
UK-based Access acquires Attaché
Desktop-as-a-Service

UK-based Access acquires Attaché

UK-based Access Group acquires Australia's Attaché, marking its first global software foray, aiming to capitalise on the growing Australasian market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
DXC looks to accelerate IT modernisation with Virtual Clarity acquisition
Digital Transformation

DXC looks to accelerate IT modernisation with Virtual Clarity acquisition

DXC Technology has acquired ITaaS provider Virtual Clarity to bolster IT modernisation and cloud migration capabilities for large-scale enterprise clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Taleka takes US$250k as Cisco Innovation award winner
Partner Programmes

Taleka takes US$250k as Cisco Innovation award winner

It was selected with partner Appspace, for its innovative solution that is set to transform the workplace experience through Cisco Webex.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Westcon-Comstor onboards Silver Peak for SD-WAN in ANZ
Network Infrastructure

Westcon-Comstor onboards Silver Peak for SD-WAN in ANZ

The distributor will immediately add the business-driven Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN edge platform to its portfolio.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Public cloud services to drive APAC cloud computing revenue during 2018-23
Private Cloud

Public cloud services to drive APAC cloud computing revenue during 2018-23

Public cloud services will be the top revenue generator for cloud computing in the Asia-Pacific region, according to GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
SoftwareONE completes strategic acquisition of BNW Consulting
Public Cloud

SoftwareONE completes strategic acquisition of BNW Consulting

SoftwareONE has strategically acquired BNW Consulting to enhance its SAP capabilities in public cloud hyperscalers, expanding its global technology services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
Jane Betts appointed chief people officer at Findex
Human Capital Management

Jane Betts appointed chief people officer at Findex

Findex, an Australasian advisory firm, appoints Jane Betts as its inaugural chief people officer, aiming to drive talent engagement and growth strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
eInvoicing firm Storecove lands in Asia Pacific
eInvoicing

eInvoicing firm Storecove lands in Asia Pacific

Australian tech entrepreneur and former Squirrel Street founder & CEO Simon Foster will lead Storecove as APAC general manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT
Cloud Access Security Broker

Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Fortinet buys out enSilo to bolster endpoint security portfolio
Firewalls

Fortinet buys out enSilo to bolster endpoint security portfolio

Fortinet has acquired a US-based endpoint security company enSilo as the company continues to flesh out its global security solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019
'Turn data into doing': Splunk announces updates to Data-to-Everything platform
DevOps

'Turn data into doing': Splunk announces updates to Data-to-Everything platform

Over the last two weeks, Splunk has made several announcements around its Data-to-Everything platform including additions to IT security and operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

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Lancom Technology pushes for growth with Redbrick acquisition
Partner Programmes

Lancom Technology pushes for growth with Redbrick acquisition

Lancom Technology bolsters its client base and workforce with the acquisition of Redbrick Technology, prompting a 20% rise in managed services revenue.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019
Talent acquires Kiwi IT recruitment company
Seek

Talent acquires Kiwi IT recruitment company

Talent has acquired ManpowerGroup's Experis in New Zealand, marking a significant growth milestone as they aim to ensure a seamless transition for all involved.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019