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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 31

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RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.
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Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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The four story freehold facility is newly completed with approximately 126,800 sqf of lettable area and energy-efficient features like free cooling.
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DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
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Palo Alto Networks forks out $300m cash to acquire Evident.io

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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In a move to extend its cloud security offerings, Palo Alto Networks has entered into a definitive agreement with Evident.io.
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Park Place Technologies snaps up Irish data centre maintenance company

Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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After acquiring Origina Technology Services, Park Place is now the largest 3rd party maintenance provider in Ireland with aims to expand in Europe.
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Done deal: LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix fight fraud as one

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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ThreatMetrix has completed its acquisition by RELX Group's risk and business analytics segment in a deal worth over AU$1bn.
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Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million (AU$284 million) as part of a deal that will help the company continue its journey into phishing prevention.
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Qualcomm not convinced by Broadcom's offer despite $8b safety-net

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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Qualcomm say regulatory and revenue risks are too high as billion-dollar customers threaten to take business elsewhere.
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Dell is thinking about merging with VMware - CEO comment

Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Dell's SEC filing regards the potential business opportunities being evaluated by Dell, including a possible business combination with its subsidiary.
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WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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WatchGuard Technologies has bought out security DNS service provider Percipient Networks, adding phishing and malware prevention to its portfolio.
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Veeam secures cloud market share with acquisition of AWS specialist

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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With AWS holding 44.2% of the multi-billion dollar IaaS market, this acquisition positions Veeam well for potential further growth.
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Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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PhishLine's social engineering simulation and training platform expands Barracuda solutions to protect against email-borne targeted attacks.
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Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.
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McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.
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Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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Barracuda Networks will soon be under the wing of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo – an acquisition worth $1.6 billion.
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Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The shift to cloud applications is driving enterprises to rethink WAN architecture, fuelling the SD-WAN market where VMware and Cisco made key acquisitions.
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Trend Micro announces acquisition to bolster hybrid cloud security offering

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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​Trend Micro has announced the acquisition of Immunio in a move it says will expand its Hybrid Cloud Security solution scope.
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McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout

Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.
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Marvell pushes further into data center space with $6b Cavium acquisition

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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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.
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Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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Barracuda Networks boosts its cloud security prowess with the strategic purchase of Sonian, enhancing its archiving and analytics services.