Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 31
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.
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.
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.
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.
Park Place Technologies snaps up Irish data centre maintenance company
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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colocation
After acquiring Origina Technology Services, Park Place is now the largest 3rd party maintenance provider in Ireland with aims to expand in Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Veeam secures cloud market share with acquisition of AWS specialist
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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data protection
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hyperscale
With AWS holding 44.2% of the multi-billion dollar IaaS market, this acquisition positions Veeam well for potential further growth.
Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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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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Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.
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.
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.
Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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network infrastructure
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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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.