Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 32
Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
As a channel-first security provider, Sophos will deliver the new MDR services through its network of approximately 47,000 channel partners worldwide.
Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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intel
Intel announced its intent to acquire Barefoot Networks, an ethernet switch and data center software firm, to bolster its data center market position.
Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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m&a
Insight Partners has acquired Recorded Future in a $780m deal, the largest threat intelligence acquisition to date.
DDN completes Nexenta acquisition
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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edge computing
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iot
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multi-cloud
DDN has finalised its acquisition of Nexenta, enhancing their AI and multi-cloud solutions and solidifying their stance in the 5G and IoT markets.
HPE to acquire supercomputing leader Cray
Mon, 20th May 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is set to acquire Cray for $1.3bn in cash, in a move to expand its high-performance computing portfolio.
AI driving 'unprecedented' M&A growth
Thu, 16th May 2019
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edge computing
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ai
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software development
AI-driven innovations are fuelling unprecedented growth in mergers and acquisitions, with the market poised to hit USD $190 billion by 2025.
ServiceNow digs deeper into analytics through Appsee buyout
Tue, 14th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
ServiceNow to acquire Israel-based Appsee, enhancing its Now Platform with deeper user analytics to deliver consumer-grade experiences and streamline workflows.
Zayo set to be acquired in $14.3 billion transaction
Mon, 13th May 2019
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hyperscale
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colocation
Zayo Group Holdings has agreed to be acquired by Digital Colony Partners and EQT Infrastructure IV fund in a $14.3bn deal.
Qlik closes $560m acquisition of data management firm Attunity
Wed, 8th May 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Qlik acquires Attunity for $560m, enhancing data integration and analytics capabilities with extended partnerships.
DC BLOX invests in the acquisition of Ploid
Mon, 6th May 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
DC BLOX has signalled its intentions for expansion in the southeastern United States with the addition of Ploid to bolster its arsenal.
Spirit Telecom buys LinkOne Group for $5.7m
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Spirit Telecom acquires LinkOne Group for USD $5.7m after raising USD $4.2m. The deal expands Spirit's B2B services in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
Shareholders vote 'yes' to Trade Me sale
Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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trade me
In a vote cast yesterday, 66.08% of the 396,973,029 shares voted. Of those, 99.29% were in favour of the acquisition. 0.71% voted against.
Pure Storage makes hybrid cloud play with new acquisition
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
The idea of hybrid cloud has immersed the world of IT since its inception, and now Pure Storage is accelerating its vision.
5GN takes over Melbourne Data Centre for $5.7m
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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uc
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In a move it says is 'another completion of the infrastructure puzzle', 5G Networks (5GN) has announced the acquisition of Melbourne Data Centre (MDC).
Thales completes 15-month Gemalto acquisition
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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software development
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thales
Thales seals €4.8bn Gemalto buyout, forging a titan in digital security and identity, with a vast 80k workforce.
Park Place acquires MCSA Group to extend UK footprint
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Park Place Technologies extends its UK footprint by acquiring MCSA Group, enhancing data centre services and expanding its operations throughout the country.
How Civica aims to extend government mobile working options
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Civica expands its portfolio by acquiring software solutions company Asset Edge, enhancing its offerings for local and state governments.
ON Semiconductor acquiring Quantenna with $1b cash bid
Fri, 29th Mar 2019
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semiconductors
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m&a
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on semiconductor
ON Semiconductor announces a US$1.07 billion cash acquisition of Quantenna, enhancing its connectivity portfolio with leading Wi-Fi technology.
Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Carbonite finalises USD $618.5 million acquisition of Webroot, integrating cloud-based cybersecurity with their data protection platform under one brand.
ScaleMatrix acquires edge specialist Instant Data Centers
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
According to ScaleMatrix, the move is to take advantage of the latter company's focus on providing ruggedized micro data centers for the edge.