Acquisitions stories

PS&C has acquired IT services company Bexton to bolster its People business - with more acquisitions on the cards to bolster its Security business.More

UXC Eclipse has continued its acquisition trail, snapping up the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Business Intelligence divisions of NZ's Koorb Consulting.More

Ovum has dubbed the proposed merger of Vocus and M2 as ‘a welcome addition of scale for both companies’, noting we are now in 'consolidation endgame'.More

National leader in New Zealand primary labelling, Jenkins Labels has accepted an offer by Sato NZ to purchase the business.More

Seagate Technology has acquired Dot Hill Systems, a supplier of software and hardware storage systems, for approximately $694 million.More

“The combination of Qualcomm Atheros’ broad home gateway IP portfolio, and Ikanos’ advanced wired modem technology, will create a complete solution."More

“Accenture will expand its advanced threat capabilities to help clients spot cyber security vulnerabilities, defend and respond to breaches."More

“This enables us to bring our successful service offerings to a larger part of the accommodation sector throughout New Zealand."More

Jedox, a Business Intelligence and Corporate Performance Management software vendor, has acquired Naked Data, a key Jedox distributor in Australia.More

Cisco has announced its intent to acquire OpenDNS, a privately held security company, for $635 million.More

Bain Capital, the private investment firm, has acquired Blue Coat from Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.4 billion.More

The Internet of Things (IoT) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market will be worth nearly $15bn within the year, according to 451 Research.More

TechnologyOne plans to use this acquisition to further reinforce its strategic focus on providing relevant enterprise solutions for key customers.More

CallPlus has been acquired by M2 Group, the Australian-based telecommunications and utilities provider, for NZ$250 million.More

“There are a lot synergies that we will get out of this to provide a wider and broader offering to our customers.” More

Plan B has reached an agreement with voice, video and data network provider Turnstone to acquire the business and assets of the company.More

The Orthotic Centre was sold at book value, in line with a recent Grant Samuel valuation.More

German software giant SAP has purchased 3D technology firm Right Hemisphere for an undisclosed sum.More

"When we put those questions to our New Zealand accounting base, Business Fitness was always number one or two for providing practical tools for becoming more effective.More

European officials have approved Oracle’s $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems.More