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Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm

Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

OfficeMax

US-based Staples' ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge

US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax's business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft

Together, Cisco and BroadSoft aim to deliver a full suite of collaboration experiences to power the future of work.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

FujiFilm

Xerox and Fujifilm Xerox join forces after 56 year partnership

The combined company is expected to deliver at least $1.7 billion in total cost savings, with $1.2 billion to be achieved by 2020.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Virtualisation

Dell is thinking about merging with VMware - CEO comment

Dell's SEC filing regards the potential business opportunities being evaluated by Dell, including a possible business combination with its subsidiary.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Alibaba

Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial

Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018

Customer Relationship Management

SAP ink $2.4 billion agreement to acquire CallidusCloud

SAP agrees to acquire US-based CallidusCloud for USD $2.4 billion, marking a 21% premium per share, to boost its lead-to-money offerings.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Bye bye bankruptcy: Avaya acquires contact centre as a service provider

It was only late last year when Avaya was cleared of bankruptcy, but the communications vendor is wasting no time in growing its business.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Malware

WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention

WatchGuard Technologies has bought out security DNS service provider Percipient Networks, adding phishing and malware prevention to its portfolio.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018

Virtualisation

Veeam secures cloud market share with acquisition of AWS specialist

With AWS holding 44.2% of the multi-billion dollar IaaS market, this acquisition positions Veeam well for potential further growth.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018

Data Analytics

FireEye Picks up X15 Software in big data push

FireEye acquires X15 Software for USD $20 million to enhance data management with big data capabilities, aiming to innovate its security platform.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Supply Chain

Ingram Micro parent company denies buyout claims

Tianjin Tianhai has denied rumours of selling Ingram Micro, citing it as a strategic asset, amid speculation of a possible buyout by Synnex.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Firewalls

Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine

PhishLine's social engineering simulation and training platform expands Barracuda solutions to protect against email-borne targeted attacks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Partner Programmes

Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift

Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Cloud Security

McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks

McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Unified Communications