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Palo Alto Networks snaps up LightCyber for automated behaviour analytics prowess
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks snaps up LightCyber for automated behaviour analytics prowess

Palo Alto Networks has paid $105 million for cybersecurity provider LightCyber, so it can fuse automated behavioural analytics into its own platform.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Tech Data wraps up multi-billion dollar acquisition of Avnet TS
Mergers and Acquisitions

Tech Data wraps up multi-billion dollar acquisition of Avnet TS

Tech Data completes a landmark $2.6bn takeover of Avnet TS, marking its entry into Asia Pacific and bolstering its global IT distribution dominance.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
iTrinegy and WeiTech merge forces in Taiwan
Network Infrastructure

iTrinegy and WeiTech merge forces in Taiwan

Not looking to waste any time, the agreement is effective immediately and covers WeiTech's Taiwan service territory.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Fusion5 snaps up Myriad IT to expand presence in Australasia
Fusion5

Fusion5 snaps up Myriad IT to expand presence in Australasia

Australasian business solutions provider, Fusion5, has announced a merger with Australian technology business, Myriad IT.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Malwarebytes buys Saferbytes in move to snap up self-learning tech
Malware

Malwarebytes buys Saferbytes in move to snap up self-learning tech

Global anti-malware heavyweight Malwarebytes has acquired Italian cybersecurity startup Saferbytes for an undisclosed amount.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2017
Reckon targets ANZ market with two cloud-first acquisitions
Fintech

Reckon targets ANZ market with two cloud-first acquisitions

Reckon sharpens edge in ANZ with strategic cloud app acquisitions, bolstering retail and mobile workforce efficiency.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Selling your IT services business? CompTIA tells how
Data Analytics

Selling your IT services business? CompTIA tells how

CompTIA offers up seven steps to sell your IT services business - and says it isn't just those selling that can benefit from getting ready for a sale.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Dell + EMC: Driving digital transformation and the 3rd Platform
Network Infrastructure

Dell + EMC: Driving digital transformation and the 3rd Platform

Dell Technologies and EMC merge, promising a tech revolution, igniting digital transformation, and pioneering the 3rd Platform's rise.

By Shannon Williams • 13 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017
Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition
Virtualisation

Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition

Citrix acquires Unidesk, allowing them to expand into ANZ and offer more powerful application layering solutions. #Citrix #Unidesk #acquisition.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Trello snapped up by Atlassian
Unified Communications

Trello snapped up by Atlassian

Atlassian, the enterprise software giant, has announced its acquisition of project management software vendor Trello.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Microsoft ISV partners announce merger to bolster solution offerings
Human Capital Management

Microsoft ISV partners announce merger to bolster solution offerings

Microsoft Dynamics integrator, Sable37, has acquired a 50 percent stake of Payfields, a provider of payroll and HR processing technology.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
MYOB's Paycorp acquisition to create 'brand new revenue stream'
Fintech

MYOB's Paycorp acquisition to create 'brand new revenue stream'

The acquisition will be funded from the company's existing cash reserves and is expected to be complete by 1 April 2017.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
DWS snapping up SMS in $124 million deal
Mergers and Acquisitions

DWS snapping up SMS in $124 million deal

DWS is acquiring SMS Management and Technology to create a 'leading' IT services provider with the size and capability to fully service market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Renesas snaps up Intersil - gross and operating margins expected to rise
Mergers and Acquisitions

Renesas snaps up Intersil - gross and operating margins expected to rise

Renesas Electronics acquires Intersil, solidifying position as leading global supplier of advanced embedded systems.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Meltwater acquires Oxford University AI spinout Wrapidity
Artificial Intelligence

Meltwater acquires Oxford University AI spinout Wrapidity

Meltwater recently announced the acquisition of Wrapidity Limited, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that originated from Oxford University.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Brennan IT buys 50 percent stake in Fastrack Technology
Partner Programmes

Brennan IT buys 50 percent stake in Fastrack Technology

The company has made a financial investment in Fastrack Technology, with the aim to share their expertise to achieve positive financial returns.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Spark talks business with new acquisition on the horizon
TeamTalk

Spark talks business with new acquisition on the horizon

Spark plans to acquire TeamTalk, offering a significant premium to its latest share price, in a deal benefiting shareholders.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
CA Technologies officially buys Automic
CA Technologies

CA Technologies officially buys Automic

CA Technologies seals €600m deal to acquire Automic, enhancing its digital transformation and global automation capabilities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017