Acquisition stories - Page 83
Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.
Akamai completes acquisition of rDNS security provider Nominum
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
The firm says Nominum's DNS-based security solutions support many of the world's carriers, which fit well with Akamai's investment in DNS products.
GDS Holdings and Alibaba China data center development underway
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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alibaba
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tencent
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cyrusone
GDS Holdings is partnering with Alibaba to develop a new 5000 square meter data center campus in Hebei Province.
Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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application security
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devsecops
Barracuda Networks will soon be under the wing of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo – an acquisition worth $1.6 billion.
Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
The shift to cloud applications is driving enterprises to rethink WAN architecture, fuelling the SD-WAN market where VMware and Cisco made key acquisitions.
Trend Micro announces acquisition to bolster hybrid cloud security offering
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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devops
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hybrid cloud
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application security
Trend Micro has announced the acquisition of Immunio in a move it says will expand its Hybrid Cloud Security solution scope.
McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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cloud security
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iaas
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casb
In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.
Marvell pushes further into data center space with $6b Cavium acquisition
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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cloud services
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m&a
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cavium
Marvell pushes deeper into the data centre market with a USD $6 billion acquisition of Cavium, expecting USD $150 to $175 million in synergies post-close.
Meg Whitman to leave HPE CEO position early next year
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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uc
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contact centre
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hpe
Meg Whitman will step down as HPE CEO early next year, with President Antonio Neri to assume the role from 1st February 2018. Whitman remains on the board.
Commvault's CEO on how the future of backup lies in data analytics
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Commvault CEO N. Robert Hammer reveals the future of backup lies in data analytics, emphasising the vital role of hybrid cloud, IoT, and cybersecurity.
Trend Micro pledges commitment to bridging cybersecurity skills gap
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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trend micro
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skills shortage
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security industry
Trend Micro says it wants to foster critical skill development to fill the shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.
CA Technologies fosters stronger culture for DevSecOps processes
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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devops
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application security
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devsecops
CA Technologies is taking security to the early stages of software development with an expanded portfolio that concentrates on DevSecOps.
Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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firewalls
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partner programmes
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breach prevention
Barracuda Networks boosts its cloud security prowess with the strategic purchase of Sonian, enhancing its archiving and analytics services.
HP takes hold of Samsung's printer business in $1b deal
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
The company is set to disrupt the $55 billion A3 copier market while strengthening its current A4 laser printing business.
Datto acquired by Vista Equity Partners, to be merged with Autotask
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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dr
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cloud services
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m&a
Vista Equity Partners acquires Datto to merge with Autotask, forming a powerful provider of IT management and data protection solutions for MSPs worldwide.
Cisco snaps up BroadSoft in US$1.7b collaboration push
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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crm
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uc
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martech
Cisco is acquiring BroadSoft for US$1.7 billion in a deal designed to enhance Cisco's collaboration offerings.
Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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certification
Symantec has been preparing its PKI and certificate-signing business for the handover to DigiCert in December.
Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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facebook
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instagram
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social media
MarketLine asks whether a social media business model based on building popularity before monetisation is fundamentally flawed.
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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data protection
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casb
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data privacy
70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
How sports have accelerated the transformation at Zebra Technologies
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Zebra Technologies has revolutionised sports analytics by bringing RFID player tracking from the NFL to global sports leagues.