Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 32
Qualcomm not convinced by Broadcom's offer despite $8b safety-net
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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casb
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qualcomm
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m&a
Qualcomm say regulatory and revenue risks are too high as billion-dollar customers threaten to take business elsewhere.
Dell is thinking about merging with VMware - CEO comment
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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it automation
Dell's SEC filing regards the potential business opportunities being evaluated by Dell, including a possible business combination with its subsidiary.
WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard Technologies has bought out security DNS service provider Percipient Networks, adding phishing and malware prevention to its portfolio.
Veeam secures cloud market share with acquisition of AWS specialist
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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virtualisation
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data protection
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hyperscale
With AWS holding 44.2% of the multi-billion dollar IaaS market, this acquisition positions Veeam well for potential further growth.
Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
PhishLine's social engineering simulation and training platform expands Barracuda solutions to protect against email-borne targeted attacks.
Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.
McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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cloud security
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iaas
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multi-cloud
McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.
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.
Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
The shift to cloud applications is driving enterprises to rethink WAN architecture, fuelling the SD-WAN market where VMware and Cisco made key acquisitions.
Trend Micro announces acquisition to bolster hybrid cloud security offering
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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application security
Trend Micro has announced the acquisition of Immunio in a move it says will expand its Hybrid Cloud Security solution scope.
McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cloud security
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iaas
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casb
In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.
Marvell pushes further into data center space with $6b Cavium acquisition
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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cloud services
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m&a
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cavium
Marvell pushes deeper into the data centre market with a USD $6 billion acquisition of Cavium, expecting USD $150 to $175 million in synergies post-close.
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.
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.
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.
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.