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Trend Micro attributes Magic Quadrant leadership to strategic acquisition

Trend Micro's acquisition of TippingPoint has been a key strategic move in its positioning as a leader in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017

ServiceNow buys DxContinuum; adds machine learning to intelligent automation

ServiceNow is acquiring machine-learning startup DxContinuum, utilising its technology to more bolster its intelligent automaton with machine learning.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2017

Converged Infrastructure

Updated: HPE snaps up SimpliVity in US$650 million cash deal

HPE is buying software-defined hyperconverged infrastructure provider SimpliVity for US$650 million. So what's in it for customers and partners?.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

Data Analytics

IIoT industry making headway in Asia Pacific, says Frost & Sullivan

Currently Singapore and Australia lead IIoT adoption, while other countries are only starting to deploy machine-to-machine (M2M) technologies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

Data Analytics

Shiji snaps up data intelligence firm; moves to become major software supplier

Shiji Group acquires ReviewPro, signaling a strategic shift towards dominating as a top-tier big data software supplier.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017

Unified Communications

Why becoming part of the 'Republic of Digital' will increase your profitability

The global impact of digital transformation is estimated at $20 trillion, creating the 'Republic of Digital' valued at $6.6 trillion.

By Manish Bahl • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017

Network Infrastructure

Dell + EMC: Driving digital transformation and the 3rd Platform

Dell Technologies and EMC merge, promising a tech revolution, igniting digital transformation, and pioneering the 3rd Platform's rise.

By Shannon Williams • 13 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017

Virtualisation

In pics: Citrix Summit 2017 puts on a winning show

More than 4000 Citrix staff, partners and vendors have gathered at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California this week. Check out the pics.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017

Supply Chain

Ingram Micro's new owners snap up ANZ Bank business

HNA Group has continued its acquisition trail, this time snapping up ANZ Bank's UDC Finance business for $660 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017

Partner Programmes

Establishing your own identity in ecosystems

The biggest risk in technology ecosystems is losing your identity. Being clear on your value and role is essential for growth.

By Hank Barnes • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017

SAP

CenturyLink acquires leading SAP solutions provider

CenturyLink bolsters its SAP prowess with the strategic buyout of SEAL Consulting, eyeing enhanced integrated solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Virtualisation

Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition

Citrix acquires Unidesk, allowing them to expand into ANZ and offer more powerful application layering solutions. #Citrix #Unidesk #acquisition.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Hyperscale

Equinix granted €1B in loans to offset Verizon data center buy

Equinix secures €1.0bn in senior secured term B loans to fund acquisition of data centre sites from Verizon.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Unified Communications

Trello snapped up by Atlassian

Atlassian, the enterprise software giant, has announced its acquisition of project management software vendor Trello.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Unified Communications

What's driving business collaboration in 2017?

Nearly half of Kiwi and Aussie workers spend their time collaborating with people outside their immediate vicinity, says Polycom research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017

Dicker Data

2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land

We take a look back at the year that was, the stories that showcased the Kiwi channel at its best -and worst- and the people that make up the channel.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016