Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 25
Microsoft acquires RPA specialist firm Softomotive
Thu, 21st May 2020
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it automation
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rpa
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microsoft
Softomotive’s popular automation software, WinAutomation, will supplement Power Automate to provide more capabilities for RPA desktop authoring.
Interview: Mimecast channel director on new partner programme and consolidation in the channel
Wed, 20th May 2020
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Mimecast's channel director outlines a revamped partner programme designed to tackle 2020’s growing cybersecurity threats and industry consolidation.
VMware reveals plans to acquire Octarine, going all in for Kubernetes
Thu, 14th May 2020
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virtualisation
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devops
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it automation
VMware plans to buy Kubernetes platform Octarine and integrate its technology into VMware's Carbon Black Cloud, enhancing container security.
Vocus buys out 'strong' Stuff Fibre business
Thu, 14th May 2020
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fibre
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m&a
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vocus group
The deal, which is set to close on 20 May, reflects Vocus’ confidence in Stuff Fibre’s capabilities, particularly in ‘uncertain times’.
Zoom buys encryption startup in its first-ever acquisition
Fri, 8th May 2020
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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cybersafety
Zoom has today announced its first-ever acquisition in its nine year history, absorbing Keybase, a secure messaging platform in a bid to up its security game.
NetApp acquires CloudJumper to create its own Virtual Desktop Service
Tue, 5th May 2020
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daas
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vdi
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netapp
NetApp acquires CloudJumper, launching its own Virtual Desktop Service to streamline management and improve performance for remote enterprise workforces.
Rapid7 announces plans to acquire DivvyCloud for $145 million
Fri, 1st May 2020
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devops
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multi-cloud
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apm
The acquisition, which is to be paid in cash and stock, is expected to close during the second quarter of 2020, says Rapid7.
It's official: NVIDIA completes its acquisition of Mellanox for US$7 billion
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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nvidia
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m&a
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mellanox
NVIDIA has finalised its US$7 billion acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, merging computing and networking expertise to revolutionise data centres.
Verizon builds on unified comms portfolio with BlueJeans acquisition
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Verizon Business boosts its unified communications portfolio by acquiring BlueJeans Network, integrating its video platform with Verizon's UCaaS business.
Small vendors could get eaten during meeting room market slump
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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digital signage
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Acquisition may be inevitable for smaller vendors of meeting room control vendors as remote working becomes the new norm, according to Futuresource.
Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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iaas
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casb
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dlp
Zscaler plans to acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management firm, to enhance data protection on its Cloud Security Platform.
Koch Industries finalises Infor acquisition, commences 'new era of growth'
Thu, 9th Apr 2020
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cloud services
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infor
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m&a
The acquisition will see Infor's product design and technology, 68,000 customers and 17,000 global employees under Koch Industries’ leadership.
WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
Once the integration is complete, customers and partners will have access to a security platform that bridges the network and user perimeter.
Equinix acquires Packet, looks to dominate emerging bare metal market
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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dc
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hyperscale
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multi-cloud
Equinix has acquired Packet for USD $335 million, aiming to enhance its bare metal services and accelerate enterprise digital infrastructure across the globe.
BMC snaps up Compuware, sets sights on mainframe industry
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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devops
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apm
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software development
BMC acquires Compuware to boost mainframe offerings, blending BMC’s AMI and Compuware’s Topaz suite for innovative DevOps solutions, pending standard approvals.
Mellanox to acquire security firm Titan IC Systems
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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edge security
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intelligent operations
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mellanox
Titan IC Systems develops network intelligence technology that supports search and big data analytics across data centers worldwide.
Veeam completes its US$5 billion acquisition, in huge month for US M&As
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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veeam software
Veeam is now officially a US-based company, with the company’s headquarters soon to be relocated from Switzerland to the United States.
Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.
BluJay Solutions acquires Expedient Software, expands ANZ footprint
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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supply chain systems
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m&a
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data solutions
BluJay Solutions expands its Asia-Pacific footprint by acquiring Melbourne-based Expedient Software, strengthening customs and forwarding tech offerings in ANZ.
Behind the scenes of VMware’s partner programme overhaul
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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it automation
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partner programmes
ChannelLife speaks with VMware ANZ channels head Neels du Plooy about what partners can expect from the new all-in-one Partner Connect programme.