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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
2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land
Dicker Data

2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land

We take a look back at the year that was, the stories that showcased the Kiwi channel at its best -and worst- and the people that make up the channel.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
2016: The year that was - and the stories that shaped the Aussie channel
Dicker Data

2016: The year that was - and the stories that shaped the Aussie channel

Another year older, a little bit wiser? We take a look back at 2016 and the stories that shaped the Australian channel.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Pension fund management firm buys 100% stake in Metronode data centers
Hyperscale

Pension fund management firm buys 100% stake in Metronode data centers

Metronode was recently fully acquired by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) after buying the remaining 29% stake from CIMIC Group Limited.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?
Microsoft

Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?

Microsoft has completed its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, aiming to unite the professional cloud with the professional network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Remesys & Pivot Software announce trans-Tasman merger
Workforce Technology

Remesys & Pivot Software announce trans-Tasman merger

Two talent management software providers on both sides of the Tasman are joining forces and becoming one company in order to grow across Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Is Samsung about to sell its PC business?
Lenovo

Is Samsung about to sell its PC business?

It was only a couple months ago that Samsung sold its printer business to HP for more than $1 Billion - and soon its PC business could be gone too.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Achieving milestones: The gloves are off for this IT MSP enabler
Partner Programmes

Achieving milestones: The gloves are off for this IT MSP enabler

SolarWinds MSP announced the most rapid integration progress achieved to date, as SolarWinds N-able and LOGICnow transition to a unified brand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Voyager buys NZ's first internet provider
Unified Communications

Voyager buys NZ's first internet provider

Voyager Internet acquires Actrix, adding 10,000 residential broadband customers to its base and revenues of $24m per year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition
Network Infrastructure

SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition

Cybersecurity provider SonicWall is about to become its own independent company, following the restructure of Dell Software Group.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Symantec: Blue Coat acquisition a “work in progress”
Symantec

Symantec: Blue Coat acquisition a “work in progress”

Symantec's Global Partner Sales vice president spoke at a media briefing about what their acquisition of Blue Coat will mean for partners.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
CenturyLink 'extends reach' through $34 billion buyout of Level 3 Communications
Unified Communications

CenturyLink 'extends reach' through $34 billion buyout of Level 3 Communications

Global IT company CenturyLink is spending around $34 billion to buy out Fortune 500 and global communications company Level 3 Communications.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion
Semiconductors

Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion

Semiconductor manufacturer NXP will now become part of the global giant Qualcomm, after the acquisition was unanimously approved by company boards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Why Managed Service Providers must change - or die
IT Automation

Why Managed Service Providers must change - or die

The managed service provider (MSP) space is experiencing an explosion of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with new announcements made daily.

By Miguel Lopez • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Polycom's 'momentous day' as Siris Capital completes $2 billion acquisition
Unified Communications

Polycom's 'momentous day' as Siris Capital completes $2 billion acquisition

Polycom has announced the completion of its acquisition by Siris Capital, in a $2 billion deal. Mary McDowell set to take over as Polycom CEO.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

NZME/Fairfax merger: No way, says ComCom
Commerce Commission

NZME/Fairfax merger: No way, says ComCom

NZ Commerce Commission set to decline merger between NZME and Fairfax, citing concerns over competition and media concentration.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Oracle to buy cloud security vendor Palerra
Cloud Access Security Broker

Oracle to buy cloud security vendor Palerra

Oracle to enhance its cloud services with the acquisition of leading security broker Palerra, bolstering protection for enterprise clouds.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016