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Macquarie offers to buy Aussie cloud company for $18m

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Macquarie Telecom Group offers AUD $17.9m for cloud hosting firm Bulletproof, aiming to purchase all shares at a significant premium amidst declining earnings.
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Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The shift to cloud applications is driving enterprises to rethink WAN architecture, fuelling the SD-WAN market where VMware and Cisco made key acquisitions.
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Trend Micro announces acquisition to bolster hybrid cloud security offering

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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​Trend Micro has announced the acquisition of Immunio in a move it says will expand its Hybrid Cloud Security solution scope.
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McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout

Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.
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Marvell pushes further into data center space with $6b Cavium acquisition

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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Marvell pushes deeper into the data centre market with a USD $6 billion acquisition of Cavium, expecting USD $150 to $175 million in synergies post-close.
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Broadcom completes $5.9 Billion acquisition of Brocade

Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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Broadcom finalises a USD $5.9 billion acquisition of Brocade, bolstering its storage and networking prowess after overcoming delays with CFIUS.
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Rackspace completes its largest acquisition to date

Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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Rackspace finalises its largest acquisition by purchasing Datapipe, enhancing its managed hosting and private cloud capabilities globally.
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Spark buys Auckland telco company in small but tactical move

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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Ed Hyde, CEO Spark ventures & wholesale, says the acquisition, while relatively small for Spark, is a smart, tactical investment.
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Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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Barracuda Networks boosts its cloud security prowess with the strategic purchase of Sonian, enhancing its archiving and analytics services.
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CITIC affirms Europe/Asia connection with 'Digital Silk Road'

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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CITIC Telecom CPC has renamed Linx Telecommunications to CITIC Telecom CPC Europe, bolstering its Digital Silk Road initiative across Europe and Asia.
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Vocus New Zealand, Aussie data centres on the chopping block

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Vocus NZ is up to be put up for sale, with Australian parent Vocus Group also looking to sell the company's Aussie data centre assets.
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Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Australian firm SmartTrans is set to acquire cloud-based logistics software company Resource Connect for $16.6m in an all-scrip deal.
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Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Equinix has taken control of seven data centres across EMEA as the company asserts the time looks ripe for interconnection expansion in the area.
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Investment in Nordic data centre sector surpasses US$3b

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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​New research from BroadGroup shows the data centre sector in the Nordic region continues its growth in leaps and bounds.
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Two becomes one with Workspace Technology acquisition

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Workspace Technology recently announced the acquisition of Server Room Maintenance LLP and the merging of its offices.
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Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Keppel DC REIT bolsters portfolio with key $103m Irish data center, solidifying presence in Dublin's bustling tech hub.
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Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Flexera acquires BDNA to become a titan in technology asset data, aiming to transform software ecosystem decision-making.
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Equinix takes over Itconic to grow presence in Europe

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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Equnix has acquired a data centre, connectivity and cloud infrastructure solutions provider in Spain and Portugal to expand its European footprint.
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Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world's largest multi-cloud managed service provider.
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NextDC blocks 360 Capital bid for Asia Pacific Data Centres

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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Asia Pacific Data Centre Group has rebuffed an improved offer from 360 Capital to acquire it after NextDC refused to support the takeover.