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Acquisition stories - Page 167

Mobile workplace

Aruba rides ANZ mobility wave

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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Aruba says it - and its partners - are riding a mobility wave driven by the #GenMobile generation and increasing demand for a mobile first approach.
It team

Is the CMO the newest member of the IT team?

Thu, 19th Nov 2015
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CMOs in Australia and New Zealand are swiftly becoming tech decision-makers, usurping traditional IT roles, reveals new research.
Business group

True innovation lies in the power of many

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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In the digital age, strategic partnerships are far superior to internal research and development (R&D) or acquisitions, according to new research.
Security lock1

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.
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Readify eyes 'development, design and data powerhouse' status

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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Readify has snapped up former DiData VIC state manager Andrew Phillips as it seeks to be Australia's 'first development, design and data powerhouse'.
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Blue Coat strengthens cloud security play with Elastica acquisition

Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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Blue Coat Systems is acquiring cloud security company Elastica for US$280 million in a move designed to strenghten the security vendor's cloud play.
People acquisition

Deloitte moves into cloud implementation and management with CSG buy

Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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Deloitte Australia has snapped up Cloud Solutions Group, in a deal which will see it adding implementation and managed cloud solutions to its line-up.
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Canon Australia snaps up NZ's Converga for fourth buy in four years

Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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Canon Australia has snapped up New Zealand Post's managed services and digital process outsourcing company, Converga, for an undisclosed sum.
Helping hand

HPE takes wraps off new Partner Ready program

Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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business transformation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has taken the wraps off its new Partner Ready partner program. So what's in it for partners?.
Voip

ShoreTel snaps up Aussie VoIP provider

Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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ShoreTel snaps up Aussie hosted VoIP specialist M5 Networks in a move designed to bring a ShoreTel hosted voice solution to the region.
Bright one

Yes Virginia, there are tangible financial benefits to digital disruption

Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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New research shows clearly the tangible benefit from companies embracing 'digital transformation' - including big gains in revenue and profit growth.
Digital money

New report shows clear benefits for 'digital disruptors'

Fri, 6th Nov 2015
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If customers are holding out on taking the 'digital transformation' path, new research from CA Technologies might provide the incentive they need.
Winwin

ACCC greenlights Vocus' acquisition of M2

Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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The ACCC will not oppose Vocus' proposed acquisition of M2 Group, saying there is limited business overlap and the deal will consolidate a 4th player.
Au money

Bumper Q3 profit as Dicker Data steams towards $1 billion mark

Thu, 5th Nov 2015
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New vendors and its cloud marketplace are helping Dicker Data to its stated goal of $1 billion revenue for calendar 2015 - with a healthy profit too.
Urbansherpa

UrbanSherpa climbs into crowdfunding

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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capital raising
On-demand delivery start-up UrbanSherpa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign as it seeks to expand beyond Auckland.
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Emerson ramps up ANZ push with new managing director

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Emerson Network Power bolsters ANZ management with new managing director role, as it continues aggressive push into the local market.
Aussie dollar growth

Solid growth in Australia bolsters Ingram Micro global results

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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finance, leasing & rental
Continued 'solid' growth in Australia has helped Ingram Micro's Asia Pacific operations to a strong performance for Q3.
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Ingram Micro bullish on Q3 financials

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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finance, leasing & rental
Ingram Micro says it grew its global cloud business by more than 100% year on year in Q3, with the Asia Pacific business remaining strong.
Putting up his fee

UXC boss Cris Nicolli to depart

Fri, 30th Oct 2015
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UXC managing director and chief executive Cris Nicolli has announced he is retiring from the company on conclusion of CSC's proposed acquisition.
Incentive

Dell debuts sweeping new channel programs and investments

Thu, 29th Oct 2015
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storage
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network infrastructure
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Dell is continuing to ramp up its channel business, with 'sweeping new programs and investments' to accelerate the channel business in 2016.