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ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M
Multi-cloud

ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
Talend achieves two key security and privacy standards
Data Privacy

Talend achieves two key security and privacy standards

Talend becomes the first integration provider to achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Tech M&As to soar to new highs in 2021
Mergers and Acquisitions

Tech M&As to soar to new highs in 2021

Tech M&As are set to surpass 2018 levels after rebounding in late 2020, particularly in communication and software sectors, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Smartech?
Marketing Technologies

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Smartech?

Smartech is a provider of B2B Payment Platforms & eCommerce solutions for Postal Systems, serving the North America and APAC regions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 6th May 2021
Thycotic and Centrify complete merger, target PAM market
Privileged Access Management

Thycotic and Centrify complete merger, target PAM market

Thycotic and Centrify merge to create ThycoticCentrify, a cloud identity security vendor targeting the privileged access management market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Ceridian acquires Ascender to boost HCM capabilities
Human Capital Management

Ceridian acquires Ascender to boost HCM capabilities

Ceridian to acquire Asia Pacific payroll and HR solutions provider Ascender, expanding its HCM platform Dayforce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2021
Sitecore attracts major martech capital investment of US$1.2b
Marketing Technologies

Sitecore attracts major martech capital investment of US$1.2b

According to Sitecore CEO Steve Tzikakis, the investment marks an 'unprecedented' milestone for the martech industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
COVID-19 causes significant jump in enterprise software acquisitions
Supply Chain

COVID-19 causes significant jump in enterprise software acquisitions

The total transaction value disclosed across all deals in the space was also significant, reaching $112 billion - the highest amount on record.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
NEC snaps up Avaloq, moves further into digital finance field
Digital Signage

NEC snaps up Avaloq, moves further into digital finance field

NEC acquires Swiss digital banking firm Avaloq, aiming to accelerate long-term growth and global expansion strategy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Dec 2020
Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies
Premier Technologies

Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies

Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?
Human Capital Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?

Globalization Partners revolutionizes international hiring process with its technology, enabling companies to onboard staff in minutes.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Epicor acquired by investment firm in huge US$4.7 billion transaction
Manufacturing

Epicor acquired by investment firm in huge US$4.7 billion transaction

Clayton, Dubilier and Rice (CD-R) has acquired Epicor in a $4.7bn deal, with plans to drive growth in the manufacturing and distribution sectors.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
Tech Data to invest $750 million in digital transformation initiatives
Digital Transformation

Tech Data to invest $750 million in digital transformation initiatives

Tech Data plans to invest USD $750 million in digital transformation over five years, following its acquisition by Apollo Global Management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Firewalls

Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted

A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020
Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020
Marketing Technologies

Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020

Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms
Phishing

How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms

The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board
Hyperscale

Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board

Cloudscene bolsters its advisory board with execs from AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty, and NEXTDC, aiming to revolutionise the digital procurement landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

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New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business
Partner Programmes

New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business

New partnership between Neu Capital and Grant Thornton set to unlock USD $6 billion in funding for New Zealand's medium and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020