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MYOB sees record online subscriber growth and migration rates

MYOB reports a 60% increase in online subscribers, fuelled by new SME wins and high migration rates, leading to significant financial growth in 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

Data Analytics

CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018

CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Physical Security

Signapore's Certis Cisco makes play for Australian market through SNP Security buyout

Singapore's largest aviation security firm Certis Cisco has purchased Australian firm SNP Security for an undisclosed amount.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Email Security

Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million (AU$284 million) as part of a deal that will help the company continue its journey into phishing prevention.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Hyperscale

Google Cloud to snap up LogMeIn's Xively for US$50m

Google indicated in a recent blog post that it means to use Xively as its launch pad into the ballooning IoT market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

Cisco is doing it for themselves - new strategy's success

Cisco has announced a successful quarter which, their CEO claims, reflects the success of their new global strategy.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018

Hyperscale

Major Xerox shareholder files lawsuit: 'Do not let Fuji steal this company from us.'

Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's lawsuit labels Fujifilm's merger plan as a fraud, claiming it undervalues Xerox and favours Fuji without a cash investment.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Cloud Access Security Broker

Qualcomm not convinced by Broadcom's offer despite $8b safety-net

Qualcomm say regulatory and revenue risks are too high as billion-dollar customers threaten to take business elsewhere.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

LogMeIn takes aim at UCC market with $342 million acquisition

The company will acquire UCaaS provider Jive Communications in a bid to bolster their collaboration portfolio.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Mergers and Acquisitions

Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm

Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

OfficeMax

US-based Staples' ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge

US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax's business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft

Together, Cisco and BroadSoft aim to deliver a full suite of collaboration experiences to power the future of work.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Fuji Xerox

Xerox and Fujifilm Xerox join forces after 56 year partnership

The combined company is expected to deliver at least $1.7 billion in total cost savings, with $1.2 billion to be achieved by 2020.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Virtualisation

Dell is thinking about merging with VMware - CEO comment

Dell's SEC filing regards the potential business opportunities being evaluated by Dell, including a possible business combination with its subsidiary.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Alibaba

Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial

Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018