Acquisition stories - Page 70
BlackLine buys out Rimilia & boosts accounts receivable automation
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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fintech
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planning
BlackLine's acquisition enables the company to improve end-to-end automation of the cash lifecycle and improve data integrity.
WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Combining WatchGuard's Total Security Suite and Passport bundle allows partners to provide complete security from network to endpoint for their customers.
Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.
CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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malware
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ai security
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zero trust security
CrowdStrike is set to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million, aiming to enhance zero trust security capabilities for customers.
DoiT announces Google Cloud agreement to the value of $1.5bn
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
DoiT has signed a $1.5bn agreement with Google Cloud to deliver infrastructure and services over the next five years.
Ericsson bolsters 5G portfolio with $1.1b Cradlepoint buyout
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Cradlepoint is set to be acquired by Ericsson in a $1.1 billion deal, boosting Ericsson's presence in the enterprise 5G market.
Pure Storage acquires Portworx for $370m, extends Kubernetes services and support
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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storage
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage has acquired Portworx for $370 million to expand its Kubernetes and containers solutions. It is Pure Storage's largest acquisition to date.
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
Kaseya acquires phishing defense platform, Graphus
Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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phishing
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it automation
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email security
The Graphus solution uses AI technology to defend Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite inboxes from a variety of threats delivered via email.
Fortinet reports total revenue of $615.5 million
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Strong demand for secure SD-WAN and work-from-home capabilities helped power 18% second quarter revenue growth.
Cognizant snaps up Microsoft specialists New Signature
Thu, 30th Jul 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cognizant acquires cloud-native company New Signature to expand its Microsoft cloud solutions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2020.
Interview: Acronis co-founder on going all-in for DLP
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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dlp
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cybersecurity
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acronis
Acronis co-founder Stas Protassov discusses the crucial role of data loss prevention (DLP) amidst soaring cyber-attack costs, driven by internal threats.
How Workday's HR tools helped McMillan Shakespeare weather the COVID-19 storm
Tue, 28th Jul 2020
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data analytics
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planning
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hcm
McMillan Shakespeare Limited (MMS) successfully navigated the challenges of COVID-19 with the help of Workday's human capital management system.
Fortinet acquires OPAQ Networks to bolster SASE offering
Wed, 22nd Jul 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Customers of the companies can now leverage firewall and SD-WAN capabilities, web security, browser isolation, multi-cloud workload protection, and more.
Fortinet scoops commercial marketplace award at Microsoft partner awards
Mon, 20th Jul 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet has won Microsoft's 2020 Commercial Marketplace Partner of the Year award, highlighting its commitment to securing Azure workloads.
How technology is driving a better way to work
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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uc
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martech
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it automation
Technology has long been feared as a job-stealer, but new tech like AI and automation can actually improve work conditions for employees.
Trulioo brings document verification with face ID to SMBs
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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smb
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accenture
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online verification
New document verification and facial recognition features to help small-medium sized businesses protect against fraud and financial crime.
OVHcloud recognised as leader, poised to launch hosted private cloud solution
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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private cloud
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cloud services
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analyst report
European cloud provider OVHcloud has been recognized as a leader in the European Hosted Private Cloud market by Forrester Research.
Trend Micro ranks number one in Global Hybrid Cloud Security - IDC
Thu, 25th Jun 2020
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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cloud security
Trend Micro takes the top spot in the 2019 market share for Hybrid Cloud Workload Security, with a 29.5% share, according to IDC.
Evoque Data Centers appoints new CEO
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Evoque Data Centers appoints Andy Stewart as new CEO, aiming for 'aggressive' global expansion in colocation and IT services. Stewart replaces Tim Caulfield.