Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 38
FireEye Picks up X15 Software in big data push
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
FireEye acquires X15 Software for USD $20 million to enhance data management with big data capabilities, aiming to innovate its security platform.
Ingram Micro parent company denies buyout claims
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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synnex
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m&a
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ingram micro
Tianjin Tianhai has denied rumours of selling Ingram Micro, citing it as a strategic asset, amid speculation of a possible buyout by Synnex.
Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
PhishLine’s social engineering simulation and training platform expands Barracuda solutions to protect against email-borne targeted attacks.
Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.
New cartel law spurs release of ComCom's competitor collaboration guidelines
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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commerce commission
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m&a
The updates to the guidelines are a result of amendments to the law – specifically the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2017.
McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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cloud security
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iaas
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multi-cloud
McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.
Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
The combination is expected to expand the markets available to Polycom solutions for its worldwide network of channel partners.
Rejected: Gemalto shuns ‘unfriendly’ takeover bid by Atos
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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atos
Gemalto has slammed an unsolicited acquisition bid from European digital enterprise Atos because the proposal significantly undervalues the company.
Will Atos be successful in its 'unsolicited' mission to buy out Gemalto?
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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gemalto
In what Gemalto is calling an ‘unsolicited’ acquisition bid, the company says it is reviewing an offer put to the company by European firm Atos.
Datto acquisition wraps up, company assures positive outcomes for partners
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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managed services
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m&a
The result, according to the companies, is a single entity that is designed to empower MSPs with the companys' combined solutions.
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.
Macquarie offers to buy Aussie cloud company for $18m
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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cloud services
Macquarie Telecom Group offers AUD $17.9m for cloud hosting firm Bulletproof, aiming to purchase all shares at a significant premium amidst declining earnings.
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.
Broadcom completes $5.9 Billion acquisition of Brocade
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Broadcom finalises a USD $5.9 billion acquisition of Brocade, bolstering its storage and networking prowess after overcoming delays with CFIUS.
Rackspace completes its largest acquisition to date
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Rackspace finalises its largest acquisition by purchasing Datapipe, enhancing its managed hosting and private cloud capabilities globally.
MYOB buys Reckon’s Accountant Group for $180 million
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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cloud services
MYOB acquires Reckon's Accountants Practice Management division for AU$180m cash in bid to strengthen adviser audience.
Spark buys Auckland telco company in small but tactical move
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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uc
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cloud services
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telco
Ed Hyde, CEO Spark ventures & wholesale, says the acquisition, while relatively small for Spark, is a smart, tactical investment.