Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 16
GBG acquires identity verification and anti-money laundering firm Cloudcheck
Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
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identity
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GBG Group has acquired Cloudcheck, a leading provider of electronic Identity Verification and Anti-Money Laundering solutions in New Zealand.
Fusion5 announces acquisition of specialist Microsoft and Citrix consultancy
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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virtualisation
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daas
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microsoft
Fusion5 has continued to invest in its successful growth through acquisition strategy with the purchase of Empyreal Solutions.
Citrix and TIBCO to merge as part of $16.5b acquisition deal
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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saas
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virtualisation
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daas
Vista Equity Partners and Evergreen Software are set to merge with Citrix in a US$16.5 billion deal, creating one of the world's largest software providers.
Fujitsu Australia acquires new Microsoft specialist
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Fujitsu expands cloud service capabilities with its acquisition of Microsoft-specialist oobe, marking its second acquisition in under a year.
ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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orcon
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m&a
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2degrees
The Commerce Commission is calling for public submissions on the likely competitive effects of the proposed merger between 2degrees and Vocus.
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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ecommerce
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telco
Global Compare Group has announced the acquisition of the international, data-led, eCommerce comparison shopping business, PriceMe.
Proceedings filed against government software provider
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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government
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commerce commission
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software
The NZ Commerce Commission has now filed proceedings against digital government software company Objective Corporation Limited (Objective).
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.
Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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film
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Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.
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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telco
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orcon
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.
Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus
Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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partner programmes
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telephony
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optus
Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary and secures 15-year partnership, expanding its device insurance services in Australia.