Acquisition stories - Page 72
WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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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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hyperscale
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dc
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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.
Medius achieves revenue and customer wins for 2019
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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cloud services
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customers
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financial results
Medius reports a record year for 2019, with a 34% jump in subscription revenue and major customer wins including Christian Dior and Milwaukee Tool.
Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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malware
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iot
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cybersecurity
According to the report, Zscaler customers are generating more than 1 billion IoT transactions per month in the Zscaler cloud.
Dell Technologies sells RSA for US$2 billion
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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network infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Clarke reveals that RSA and Dell Technologies developed different strategies to meet different business needs with different go-to-market models.
Private equity deals in tech sector hit $11.79bn
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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verint
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logmein
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thoma bravo
Private equity deals in the global technology sector surged to USD $11.79 billion in December 2019, a 17.05% increase from the previous month.
SolarWinds extends support for database management with new DPM offering
Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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devops
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apm
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software development
SolarWinds has launched a new Database Performance Monitor to enhance database management, offering real-time monitoring for open source databases.
M&A deals drop nearly 50% in one month, GlobalData report shows
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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uc
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partner programmes
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contact centre
Merger and Acquisition (M&A) deals have totalled $17.03 billion globally in December 2019, according to new research from GlobalData.
Cisco Australia reports $16m loss
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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uc
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cisco
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collaboration
Cisco Systems Australia's latest annual report has indicated a $16,118,000 loss for the period ended 27 July 2019.
Node4 parters with Data Installation & Supplies to deliver Drive DeVilbiss
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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vpns
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partner programmes
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healthtech
Node4 and Data Installation and Supplies (DIS) have teamed up to provide Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare with a scalable and secure MPLS Private cloud WAN solution.
VMware eyes AI-based network analytics through Nyansa buyout
Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The addition of Nyansa's capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning will complement VMware's existing network and security portfolio.
LogicMonitor acquires AIOps company Unomaly
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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apm
Aims to use new tech to enhance observability, help IT pinpoint log issues faster and drive intelligent action.
8x8 names three new global execs
Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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uc
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contact centre
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8x8
8x8 has appointed Marge Breya as EVP and CMO, Samuel Wilson as chief customer officer and EMEA MD, and Homero Salinas as global VP and commercial sales head.
Mimecast acquires brand exploitation prevention startup
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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supply chain
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m&a
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mimecast
The acquisition of the Israeli Segasec extends Mimecast's capabilities to protect against brand exploits used to steal money and data.
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
Snow Software appoints new chief marketing officer
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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marketing
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snow software
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job moves
Snow Software names Paula Darvell as its new chief marketing officer, overseeing global marketing and reporting to CEO Vishal Rao.
Asset management: moving to a smarter, data-driven future
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
At present, preventative maintenance schedules suggested by manufacturers are not enough to help companies avoid critical asset failures.
Momentum across APAC drives wearable band market as Fitbit falters
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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wearables
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apple
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samsung
Momentum across APAC drives a 65% surge in the wearable band market in Q3 2019, with Xiaomi dominating as Fitbit's market share dips amidst acquisition talks.
Data center operators missing out on energy savings - Supermicro report
Wed, 18th Dec 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
The survey found that 86% of businesses don't consider the environmental impact of their facilities to be an important factor for their data centers.
Vertiv to go public on New York Stock Exchange
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
Vertiv is set to become a public company for the first time by merging with GS Acquisition Holdings, a deal valued at USD $5.3 billion.