Acquisition stories - Page 73
VMware eyes AI-based network analytics through Nyansa buyout
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The addition of Nyansa's capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning will complement VMware's existing network and security portfolio.
LogicMonitor acquires AIOps company Unomaly
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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apm
Aims to use new tech to enhance observability, help IT pinpoint log issues faster and drive intelligent action.
8x8 names three new global execs
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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uc
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contact centre
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8x8
8x8 has appointed Marge Breya as EVP and CMO, Samuel Wilson as chief customer officer and EMEA MD, and Homero Salinas as global VP and commercial sales head.
Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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supply chain
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m&a
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mimecast
The acquisition of the Israeli Segasec extends Mimecast's capabilities to protect against brand exploits used to steal money and data.
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
Snow Software appoints new chief marketing officer
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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marketing
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snow software
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job moves
Snow Software names Paula Darvell as its new chief marketing officer, overseeing global marketing and reporting to CEO Vishal Rao.
Asset management: moving to a smarter, data-driven future
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
At present, preventative maintenance schedules suggested by manufacturers are not enough to help companies avoid critical asset failures.
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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wearables
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apple
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samsung
Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.
Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
The survey found that 86% of businesses don't consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.
Vertiv to go public on New York Stock Exchange
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
Vertiv is set to become a public company for the first time by merging with GS Acquisition Holdings, a deal valued at USD $5.3 billion.
IDC names DDN fastest-growing all-flash array vendor
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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storage
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multi-cloud
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western digital
DDN has been recognised by IDC as the fastest-growing supplier of all-flash arrays for H1 2019, thanks to organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Acronis makes strategic acquisition to strengthen security portfolio
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
Acronis will integrate 5nine's technology into the Acronis Cyber Platform, making new services available through the Acronis Cyber Cloud Solutions portal.
Trend Micro leads market share for hybrid cloud security - IDC
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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private cloud
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Software-defined compute technologies are often used in the context of public or private clouds, but can also be implemented in non-cloud environments.
Gartner names SAI Global as IT Vendor Risk Management leader
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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dr
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data analytics
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martech
SAI Global feels the Gartner report confirms a competitive market with demand growing for cloud-first software solutions.
UST Global expands presence with new Singapore office
Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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institutional investors
The new center will enable the company to expand its base in Asia and get closer to its growing pool of institutional investors.
OpenText to drop US$1.4B to acquire Carbonite
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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dr
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dlp
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cybersecurity
OpenText is set to acquire Carbonite for $1.42bn, bolstering its cloud platforms and end-point security capabilities.
UK-based Access acquires Attaché
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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daas
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cloud workspace
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access group
UK-based Access Group acquires Australia's Attaché, marking its first global software foray, aiming to capitalise on the growing Australasian market.
Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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casb
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.
Fortinet buys out enSilo to bolster endpoint security portfolio
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Fortinet has acquired a US-based endpoint security company enSilo as the company continues to flesh out its global security solutions.
ConnectWise acquires Continuum and ITBoost
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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partner programmes
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m&a
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connectwise
Together, these moves aim to put more problem-solving resources, tools for efficiency, and fuel for growth in the hands of partners.