Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 22
Dramatic profit decline for Microsoft New Zealand - annual report
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Microsoft's New Zealand office has seen a major decrease in annual profit for the year ended June 2021 according to their new financial report.
NZ Compare to acquire international comparison company PriceMe
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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uc
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e-commerce
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m&a
Global Compare Group has announced the acquisition of the international, data-led, eCommerce comparison shopping business, PriceMe.
CBS acquires WA based Satalyst as part of Aus growth plans
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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devops
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data analytics
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martech
Canon Business Services ANZ has acquired Microsoft specialist Satalyst to strengthen its capabilities and expand in Australia and New Zealand.
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
Rackspace Technology to acquire Just Analytics, a provider of cloud data, analytics, and AI
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Rackspace Technology to acquire cloud-based data and analytics provider, Just Analytics, to strengthen its professional services focus.
OSF Digital snaps up Sydney-based Salesforce partner Datarati
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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multi-cloud
Salesforce partner Datarati has been acquired by digital transformation firm OSF Digital in its sixth acquisition in nine months.
Edge Centres buys DC Matrix to bolster Queensland data centre operations
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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cloud services
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colocation
Edge Centres expands its Australian portfolio with the acquisition of data center provider, DC Matrix, adding two new data centers to its operations.
DigiCert announces acquisition of IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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iot
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
DigiCert has acquired IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana to enhance its presence in the fast-growing IoT market. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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hyperscale
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dc
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it automation
Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.
Alteryx acquires Trifacta, targets data and cloud transformation initiatives
Fri, 7th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
This acquisition will anchor and accelerate Alteryx's journey to the cloud and open new categories of buyers across IT within large enterprises.
2degrees, Orcon merger to take on telco powerhouses Vodafone and Spark
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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uc
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orcon
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m&a
2degrees and Orcon Group plan to merge, creating New Zealand's third-largest telco, offering mobile, broadband, and energy services.
OpenText acquires SaaS email encryption company for $860M
Fri, 31st Dec 2021
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saas
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encryption
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email
OpenText to acquire specialist cybersecurity firm Zix Corporation for $860m, aiming to strengthen its offerings for small and medium-sized businesses.
SOLD: Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT&T in a billion dollar deal
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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microsoft
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at&t
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m&a
Microsoft acquires Xandr from AT-T in $1 billion deal to shape the digital ad marketplace and empower the open web.
Vantage Data Centers completes major acquisition to expand APAC reach
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Vantage Data Centers and its leading investor DigitalBridge Group Inc. have announced a completed acquisition of PCCW Ltd.'s data center business (PCCW DC).
Optimizely improves customer experience outcomes with Welcome acquisition
Tue, 7th Dec 2021
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crm
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data analytics
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cx
Optimizely to acquire Welcome, merging content marketing, resource management, and digital asset capabilities to enhance customer experience.
ConnectWise bolsters CX portfolio with SmileBack acquisition
Fri, 3rd Dec 2021
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crm
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cx
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martech
ConnectWise will now own and develop the SmileBack customer feedback system, which is designed specifically for the MSP market.
8x8 to acquire cloud-based communications company Fuze
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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uc
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open source
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cloud services
8x8, an integrated cloud communications platform provider, is set to acquire cloud-based communications provider Fuze for $250m.
DNV acquires Applied Risk, develops industrial cybersecurity expertise
Thu, 25th Nov 2021
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manufacturing
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
DNV to acquire industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk in a bid to build the world's largest industrial cybersecurity practice.
Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m
Thu, 11th Nov 2021
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m&a
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esignature
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capital raising
Nitro will raise AU$140 million to support the purchase, comprising $80 institutional placement and $60 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.
CrowdStrike acquires SecureCircle, extends zero trust endpoint solution
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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malware
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data protection
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endpoint protection
CrowdStrike is set to acquire SecureCircle, aiming to enhance zero trust data protection and control how data is accessed and shared.