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Ecosytm

Ecosystm promises to democratise data availability

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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Ecosystm has launched its digital research platform, aiming to democratise data accessibility and transparency. The beta phase precedes a full launch in March.
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Investors to 'take the temperature' of the data centre market at forum in London

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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The opportunity to monitor new opportunities for emerging edge computing data centres and ecosystems is just around the corner.
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Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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colocation
The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
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Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Barracuda Networks will soon be under the wing of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo – an acquisition worth $1.6 billion.
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Commvault's CEO on how the future of backup lies in data analytics

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Commvault CEO N. Robert Hammer reveals the future of backup lies in data analytics, emphasising the vital role of hybrid cloud, IoT, and cybersecurity.
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Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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In the agreement with Toshiba Corporation, Seagate has committed to provide up to $1.25 billion in financing to support the acquisition.
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Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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software development
Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
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Launch Taranaki and NZVIF to invest in local startups

Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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The partnership with NZVIF's Seed Co-Investment Fund – or SCIF - will bring more investment into innovative companies in the Taranaki region.
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No sale: Private equity bidders can Vocus takeover talks

Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Private equity giants Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Affinity Equity Partners end takeover talks with Vocus, causing a drop in share prices.
Rebrand

Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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supply chain
Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.
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Partners Group acquires Civica for not to be sneezed at £1 million

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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Private equity giant Partners Group snaps up Civica for a hefty £1 billion, bolstering public sector services globally.
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Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?

Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Miners race to solve a cryptographic puzzle, which completes the next transaction (or block) on the chain, in hopes of capturing the coin reward.
Partnerships

NetSuite announces new channel partners seeking to drive growth with cloud ERP

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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financial systems
Oracle NetSuite bolsters its cloud ERP reach, uniting with four new partners to meet rising market demand for agile, scalable solutions.
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Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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microsoft
Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.
Acquisition business

Continuum snapped up by private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo

Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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managed services
Thoma Bravo has acquired Continuum for an undisclosed amount in a move it says will help accelerate Continuum's offering for MSPs worldwide.
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Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech

Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.
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The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces

Fri, 5th May 2017
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BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.
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Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Staples has sold its Australian and NZ businesses to private equity firm Platinum Equity, with a rebrand and 'substantial' investment promised.
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Agri-tech innovator TracMap carves path to 'business transformation' with GPE investment

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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agricultural technology
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Dunedin-based agri-tech company TracMap has scored investment from Genesis Private Equity, which will help boost GPS tech development.
Security

Dicker Data NZ takes on SonicWall agency

Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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distributors
Dicker Data New Zealand has continued its charge into the volume market, signing a deal to distribute Dell SonicWall.