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One year on Kogan.com celebrates success of Dick Smith online business

One year on from its acquisition of the failed Dick Smith's online business, Kogan.com says the business is 'thriving' and is 'a sustainable retailer'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Westcon-Comstor

Asia Pacific provides bright spot in gloomy Westcon-Comstor financials

APAC has been one of the few bright spots for Westcon-Comstor in its latest financials, recording increased revenue and profit as other markets slump.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Artificial Intelligence

Cisco sparks up with US$125m acquisition of AI startup MindMeld

Cisco is acquiring conversational AI startup MindMeld in a US$125 million deal to provide new conversational interfaces in its collaboration range.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Public Cloud

Kaseya debuts public cloud management offering for MSPs

Kaseya has launched a cloud management suite to monitor public cloud infrastructure, automate tasks and save MSPs money - while growing your business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Storage

Thecus launches new 4-Bay rackmount N4820U series for enterprise storage

Thecus launches new NAS series for small and medium-sized businesses, offering reliable performance and high data security.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Accenture Interactive

Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition

Accenture has snapped up creative agency The Monkeys and design business Maud, as it builds out its design interactive capabilities across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Unified Communications

The importance of integration in enterprise applications

Tech's evolution ushers in the era where seamless integration is vital for enterprise success; firms race to adapt.

By Mike Saxton • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017

Data Analytics

Japan data intelligence firm buys Melbourne-based Space-Time Research

A Japanese business intelligence and analytics firm has bought out Melbourne-based software company Space-Time research.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017

Fintech

Oracle's acquisition of NetSuite - 6 things you should know

Oracle buys NetSuite in a £7.1bn move to lead cloud ERP, aiming for a major market share grab and vast growth in cloud adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

Hyperscale

The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces

BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

Software

Kiwi airport software developer concludes Danish acquisition

Gentrack's acquisition of BLIP Systems will augment Gentrack's software product range and expand its customer base.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Hyperscale

Equinix completes acquisition of 29 data centers from Verizon

Equinix bolsters global reach, snapping up 29 Verizon data centres in a $3.6bn deal, expanding its global footprint and market capacity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017

Network Infrastructure

Cisco snaps up SD-Wan startup Viptela in $610m deal

Cisco is acquiring SD-WAN startup Viptela for $610 million to bolster its SD-WAN portfolio - and further its transition to software-centric solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

Biometrics

Gemalto puts final touches on 3M Identity Management acquisition

Gemalto has put the final touches on its acquisition of 3M's Identity Management Business - a deal worth $850 million.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Network Infrastructure

The week in Channel-land: Distie deals, acquisitions, MSP offerings and a whole lot more

From distie deals to MSP advancements, the IT channel in NZ buzzes with Dell's transformation focus and bold cybersecurity strides.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

Digital Realty hails changing of the guards as new Chairman takes over

Digital Realty appoints Laurence A. Chapman as Chairman of the Board, as part of its long term succession planning and commitment to corporate governance.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Mergers and Acquisitions

HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches

etouches, a global provider of cloud event management software and sourcing solutions, has been acquired by HGGC, a middle-market private equity firm.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017