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'Regulatory challenges' kill NVIDIA's Arm acquisition deal
AR, VR & Metaverse

'Regulatory challenges' kill NVIDIA's Arm acquisition deal

The deal's off but NVIDIA still loses $1.25 billion, which Arm owner SoftBank Group will treat as profit in Q4.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
HSE Connect offers faster response after Lancom acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

HSE Connect offers faster response after Lancom acquisition

Software and technology provider Lancom has acquired a significant stake in HSE Connect, providing substantial benefits for customers.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
CyberCX expands in NZ with the acquisition of Cyber Research NZ
Customer Experience

CyberCX expands in NZ with the acquisition of Cyber Research NZ

CyberCX acquires New Zealand cybersecurity company Cyber Research NZ, further bolstering its capabilities and presence in the ANZ region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
Telstra Purple announces two new acquisitions, plans growth across IoT, cloud and security
Internet of Things

Telstra Purple announces two new acquisitions, plans growth across IoT, cloud and security

Telstra Purple has announced it will acquire two Australian companies to bolster its IoT capabilities and accelerate its industry vertical growth ambitions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
SugarCRM introduces playbook functionality thanks to AddOptify acquisition
Customer Relationship Management

SugarCRM introduces playbook functionality thanks to AddOptify acquisition

SugarCRM introduces integrated playbook functionality for guided selling and advanced CRM automation, enabling users to automate processes and workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration
Marketing Technologies

Block completes Afterpay buyout as Square & Cash App first to offer integration

Block, the company behind payment apps including Square, Cash App, Spiral, and TIDAL, is already making the most of Afterpay's buy now, pay later offering.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger
Unified Communications

New CEO unveiled for proposed 2degrees-Orcon merger

Mark Callander will become CEO of a combined 2degrees and Orcon Group business pending merger approval. The merged company will be known as 2degrees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
Fusion5 announces acquisition of specialist Microsoft and Citrix consultancy
Virtualisation

Fusion5 announces acquisition of specialist Microsoft and Citrix consultancy

Fusion5 has continued to invest in its successful growth through acquisition strategy with the purchase of Empyreal Solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Citrix and TIBCO to merge as part of $16.5b acquisition deal
Software-as-a-Service

Citrix and TIBCO to merge as part of $16.5b acquisition deal

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Fujitsu Australia acquires new Microsoft specialist
Data Analytics

Fujitsu Australia acquires new Microsoft specialist

Fujitsu expands cloud service capabilities with its acquisition of Microsoft-specialist oobe, marking its second acquisition in under a year.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger
Orcon

ComCom has issues with the 2degrees, Vocus merger

The Commerce Commission is calling for public submissions on the likely competitive effects of the proposed merger between 2degrees and Vocus.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Feb 2022
Dramatic profit decline for Microsoft New Zealand - annual report
Gaming

Dramatic profit decline for Microsoft New Zealand - annual report

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.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
NZ Compare to acquire international comparison company PriceMe
Unified Communications

NZ Compare to acquire international comparison company PriceMe

Global Compare Group has announced the acquisition of the international, data-led, eCommerce comparison shopping business, PriceMe.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jan 2022
Proceedings filed against government software provider
Government

Proceedings filed against government software provider

The NZ Commerce Commission has now filed proceedings against digital government software company Objective Corporation Limited (Objective).

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jan 2022
CBS acquires WA based Satalyst as part of Aus growth plans
DevOps

CBS acquires WA based Satalyst as part of Aus growth plans

Canon Business Services ANZ has acquired Microsoft specialist Satalyst to strengthen its capabilities and expand in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion
Film

Autodesk buys Auckland-based media production firm Moxion

Autodesk acquires Moxion, a digital dailies firm, to expand its focus on media production and offer more integrations and features.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jan 2022
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Gaming

Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal

Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
Rackspace Technology to acquire Just Analytics, a provider of cloud data, analytics, and AI
Data Analytics

Rackspace Technology to acquire Just Analytics, a provider of cloud data, analytics, and AI

Rackspace Technology to acquire cloud-based data and analytics provider, Just Analytics, to strengthen its professional services focus.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022

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