Private Equity stories - Page 8
Bridge Data Centres expands APAC footprint
Thu, 10th May 2018
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colocation
Bridge Data Centres has bolstered its presence in the Asia Pacific region with the acquisition of two data centres in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, from PNB.
Cofense explains the PhishMe rebrand and human empowerment for complete phishing defense
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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phishing
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email security
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phishme
Cofense, formerly PhishMe, is doubling down on harnessing human intelligence and tech for superior phishing defence, backed by private equity investment.
Thoma Bravo closes $1.6b acquisition of Barracuda Networks
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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data protection
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has successfully completed the acquisition of data security firm Barracuda Networks for US$1.6 billion.
US-based Staples’ ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax’s business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.
Ecosystm promises to democratise data availability
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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ecosystm
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market analyst
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private equity
Ecosystm has launched its digital research platform, aiming to democratise data accessibility and transparency. The beta phase precedes a full launch in March.
Investors to ‘take the temperature’ of the data centre market at forum in London
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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edge computing
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hyperscale
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iot
The opportunity to monitor new opportunities for emerging edge computing data centres and ecosystems is just around the corner.
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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hyperscale
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colocation
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commerce commission
The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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application security
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devsecops
Barracuda Networks will soon be under the wing of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo – an acquisition worth $1.6 billion.
Commvault's CEO on how the future of backup lies in data analytics
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Commvault CEO N. Robert Hammer reveals the future of backup lies in data analytics, emphasising the vital role of hybrid cloud, IoT, and cybersecurity.
Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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m&a
In the agreement with Toshiba Corporation, Seagate has committed to provide up to $1.25 billion in financing to support the acquisition.
Misco opts with Oracle NetSuite because of local EU data centres
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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financial systems
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fintech
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supply chain systems
According to Misco, the decision was made easy given NetSuite’s range of data centres across Europe and in particular the Netherlands.
Medical record software startup raises over $500,000 through PledgeMe
Thu, 14th Sep 2017
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saas
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software development
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pledgeme
Noted hit their maximum goal of its private equity crowdfunding campaign $500,000 in less than two weeks after launching its campaign.
Launch Taranaki and NZVIF to invest in local startups
Mon, 28th Aug 2017
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investment
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angel investments
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nzvif
The partnership with NZVIF’s Seed Co-Investment Fund – or SCIF - will bring more investment into innovative companies in the Taranaki region.
No sale: Private equity bidders can Vocus takeover talks
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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uc
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m&a
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telco
Private equity giants Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Affinity Equity Partners end takeover talks with Vocus, causing a drop in share prices.
Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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cx
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martech
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Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.
Partners Group acquires Civica for not to be sneezed at £1 million
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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m&a
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civica
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outsourcing
Private equity giant Partners Group snaps up Civica for a hefty £1 billion, bolstering public sector services globally.
Could Blockchain technology disrupt everything?
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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open source
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blockchain
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ibm
Miners race to solve a cryptographic puzzle, which completes the next transaction (or block) on the chain, in hopes of capturing the coin reward.
NetSuite announces new channel partners seeking to drive growth with cloud ERP
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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fintech
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partner programmes
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financial systems
Oracle NetSuite bolsters its cloud ERP reach, uniting with four new partners to meet rising market demand for agile, scalable solutions.
Polycom and Microsoft tighten ties offering RealPresence use in Office 365
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
Microsoft has certified more Polycom offerings for Office 365, enabling users to incorporate Polycom audio and video into Skype for Business.
Continuum snapped up by private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo
Fri, 16th Jun 2017
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
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continuum
Thoma Bravo has acquired Continuum for an undisclosed amount in a move it says will help accelerate Continuum's offering for MSPs worldwide.