Acquisition stories - Page 74
VMware launches software-defined networking and security stack built for multi-cloud
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
VMware networking and security portfolio delivers more automation, compliance, visibility, and scale across the data centre, cloud, branch and edge.
NetApp appoints new GM for Asia Pacific as it looks to drive growth
Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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martech
NetApp has named Sanjay Rohatgi as senior VP and GM for Asia Pacific, aiming to bolster growth and deepen engagements with regional customers and partners.
Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.
Jamf extends Apple expertise through security firm buyout
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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mdm
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apple
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byod
Jamf has acquired Digita Security to enhance its Apple management suite with robust endpoint protection, addressing rising Mac demand and security needs.
Extreme Networks on the hunt for new ANZ channel manager after Critchlow promotion
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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extreme networks
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recruitment
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aerohive networks
Following Julian Critchlow's promotion to general manager, Australia and New Zealand, Extreme Networks is actively seeking a new ANZ channel manager.
Three product innovations announced by ADTRAN
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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fibre
ADTRAN announces three innovations including new high-bandwidth ONTs, a whole-home WiFi solution, and enhanced management tools, driving 20% growth.
ADTRAN explained in 3 minutes
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Founded in 1986, ADTRAN capitalised on AT&T's breakup to become a leader in telecommunications networking, with revenue peaking at USD $717 million in 2011.
Broadcom set to own Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7B
Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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casb
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dlp
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symantec
Broadcom is set to acquire Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion, expanding its software offering as an infrastructure technology company.
Digital Realty welcomes EMEA managing director
Tue, 13th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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supply chain
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digital realty
Digital Realty has appointed Jeffrey Tapley as the permanent EMEA managing director, solidifying his role in leading their regional operations from London.
HPE ProLiant delivers 'record' benchmarking results
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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amd
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hpe
HPE is celebrating new feats of engineering and performance in two of its new servers, all thanks to the power of AMD processors.
Top four consolidate leadership in cloud services market
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
AWS, Microsoft, Google and Alibaba continue their dominance in worldwide cloud infrastructure services market.
Gartner outlines top five public cloud IaaS providers worldwide
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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iaas
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microsoft
Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba, Google, and IBM dominate the public cloud IaaS market, which grew by 31.3% in 2018 to USD $32.4 billion, reveals Gartner.
VMware to acquire Uhana, an AI-based network automation startup
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cloud services
Uhana is a startup company that uses deep learning and real-time artificial intelligence to automate network operations and enhance the application experience.
Gartner deems Juniper Networks a leader in data center networking
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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multi-cloud
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Gartner names Juniper Networks, Cisco, and Arista Networks as the top three leaders in data centre networking in its latest Magic Quadrant report.
VMware to acquire Bitfusion
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware is set to acquire Bitfusion, enhancing AI and ML workload management by virtualising hardware accelerators for better resource sharing and reduced costs.
Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
Druva has acquired hybrid cloud data protection firm CloudLanes to enhance its edge-to-cloud capabilities, making data more accessible and secure.
IBM closes landmark acquisition of Red Hat for US$34 billion
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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multi-cloud
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open source
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ibm
IBM acquires Red Hat for USD $34 billion, aiming to redefine the cloud market with a robust hybrid multicloud platform based on open source technologies.
GTT to acquire KPN International
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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m&a
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gtt communications
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acquisition
GTT Communications to acquire KPN International for €50m in cash, helping to expand its network reach and client base across Europe.
Cybersecurity market increasingly competitive as public cloud segment grows
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Public cloud and 'as a service' cybersecurity solutions surge by 46% in Q1 2019, though traditional hardware and software still lead the market, says Canalys.
Interview: Node4's CEO talks SaaS, stack, DX, and colocation
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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saas
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devops
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hyperscale
DataCentreNews EMEA recently spoke with Node4's CEO, Andy Gilbert, at Techfest, an event hosted by Node4 as part of London Tech Week.