Acquisition stories - Page 84
Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks boosts its cloud security prowess with the strategic purchase of Sonian, enhancing its archiving and analytics services.
HP takes hold of Samsung's printer business in $1b deal
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The company is set to disrupt the $55 billion A3 copier market while strengthening its current A4 laser printing business.
Datto acquired by Vista Equity Partners, to be merged with Autotask
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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dr
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cloud services
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m&a
Vista Equity Partners acquires Datto to merge with Autotask, forming a powerful provider of IT management and data protection solutions for MSPs worldwide.
Cisco snaps up BroadSoft in US$1.7b collaboration push
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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crm
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uc
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martech
Cisco is acquiring BroadSoft for US$1.7 billion in a deal designed to enhance Cisco's collaboration offerings.
Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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certification
Symantec has been preparing its PKI and certificate-signing business for the handover to DigiCert in December.
Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
MarketLine asks whether a social media business model based on building popularity before monetisation is fundamentally flawed.
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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data protection
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casb
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data privacy
70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
How sports have accelerated the transformation at Zebra Technologies
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Zebra Technologies has revolutionised sports analytics by bringing RFID player tracking from the NFL to global sports leagues.
SAP bulks up customer identity and access management with Gigya buy
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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crm
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cx
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martech
SAP is acquiring customer identity and access management platform vendor Gigya to ramp up its Hybris eCommerce platform's capabilities.
Two becomes one with Workspace Technology acquisition
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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daas
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colocation
Workspace Technology recently announced the acquisition of Server Room Maintenance LLP and the merging of its offices.
Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Keppel DC REIT bolsters portfolio with key $103m Irish data center, solidifying presence in Dublin's bustling tech hub.
Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Flexera acquires BDNA to become a titan in technology asset data, aiming to transform software ecosystem decision-making.
Equinix takes over Itconic to grow presence in Europe
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Equnix has acquired a data centre, connectivity and cloud infrastructure solutions provider in Spain and Portugal to expand its European footprint.
Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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ddos
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network infrastructure
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sdn
It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.
HPE adds cloud consulting depth with CTP acquisition
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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hybrid cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is bulking up its cloud consultancy expertise with plans to acquire Cloud Technology Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Enterprise SaaS market to double in next three years
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Microsoft is continuing to take the lead in the enterprise SaaS market, which is forecast to double in size over the coming three years.
Webroot pops the bubbly for another successful year
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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ai security
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cybersecurity
The cybersecurity vendor posting 15 percent year-over-year bookings growth for its fiscal year ending June 2017 as well as sealing a number of awards.
Once prominent infection method now declining - short blip or for good?
Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
An expert from Digital Shadows dissects the once prominent method of infection known as exploit kits and whether they remain a threat.
A new player enters SA cybersecurity market through acquisition
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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cyber attacks
An established company recently announced its expansion into the South Africa cybersecurity market by acquiring a managed security service provider.
Cisco to acquire hyperconverged software vendor Springpath in US$320m deal
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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hyperscale
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converged infrastructure
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dc
Cisco has continued its buying spree, this time snapping up hyperconvergence software company Springpath to bolster its data centre portfolio.