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Investors to 'take the temperature' of the data centre market at forum in London
Hyperscale

Investors to 'take the temperature' of the data centre market at forum in London

The opportunity to monitor new opportunities for emerging edge computing data centres and ecosystems is just around the corner.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Hyperscale

Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?

The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b
Firewalls

Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b

Barracuda Networks will soon be under the wing of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo – an acquisition worth $1.6 billion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Commvault's CEO on how the future of backup lies in data analytics
Data Analytics

Commvault's CEO on how the future of backup lies in data analytics

Commvault CEO N. Robert Hammer reveals the future of backup lies in data analytics, emphasising the vital role of hybrid cloud, IoT, and cybersecurity.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition
Toshiba

Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition

In the agreement with Toshiba Corporation, Seagate has committed to provide up to $1.25 billion in financing to support the acquisition.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Misco opts with Oracle NetSuite because of local EU data centres
Fintech

Misco opts with Oracle NetSuite because of local EU data centres

According to Misco, the decision was made easy given NetSuite's range of data centres across Europe and in particular the Netherlands.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Software-as-a-Service

Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe

Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
No sale: Private equity bidders can Vocus takeover talks
Unified Communications

No sale: Private equity bidders can Vocus takeover talks

Private equity giants Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Affinity Equity Partners end takeover talks with Vocus, causing a drop in share prices.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Customer Experience

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

Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
Partners Group acquires Civica for not to be sneezed at £1 million
Outsourcing

Partners Group acquires Civica for not to be sneezed at £1 million

Private equity giant Partners Group snaps up Civica for a hefty £1 billion, bolstering public sector services globally.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?
Blockchain

Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?

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

By Ellie Martin • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
NetSuite announces new channel partners seeking to drive growth with cloud ERP
Fintech

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

Oracle NetSuite bolsters its cloud ERP reach, uniting with four new partners to meet rising market demand for agile, scalable solutions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365
Unified Communications

Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365

Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Continuum snapped up by private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo
Partner Programmes

Continuum snapped up by private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo

Thoma Bravo has acquired Continuum for an undisclosed amount in a move it says will help accelerate Continuum's offering for MSPs worldwide.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017
Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech

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,.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
The $300m investment: New data center venture gets a kickstart
Hyperscale

The $300m investment: New data center venture gets a kickstart

Princeton GV has a vision to create a new global telecommunications, media and technology infrastructure platform with a focus on data centers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces
Hyperscale

The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces

BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 5th May 2017

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