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Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

Partner Programmes

ConnectWise acquires Continuum and ITBoost

Together, these moves aim to put more problem-solving resources, tools for efficiency, and fuel for growth in the hands of partners.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019

Hyperscale

Digital Realty & Interxion to undergo $8.4b mega merger

Digital Realty and Interxion announce an USD $8.4 billion merger, creating a global leader in data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Cloud Security

Trend Micro acquires Cloud Conformity to expand capabilities

Trend Micro has acquired Cloud Conformity to bolster its cloud security services, aiming to fix cloud infrastructure misconfigurations and ensure compliance.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019

Endpoint Protection

Elastic launches endpoint security offering

The offering is based on its acquisition of Endgame, a company focusing on threat prevention, detection, and response based on the MITRE ATT&CK matrix.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2019

Storage

The latest on Commvault's Hedvig acquisition: the future of data storage

Commvault's acquisition of Hedvig has sparked discussion about the future of data storage at the company's annual customer event, Commvault GO.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019

Unified Communications

RingCentral pays in stock to work on solutions with Avaya

RingCentral to become exclusive provider of Unified Communications as a Service solutions to Avaya with new strategic partnership.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019

IoT Security

HID Global acquires PKI-as-a-service solutions provider HydrantID

HID Global has acquired HydrantID to enhance its PKI-as-a-service offerings, boosting security for enterprise and IoT systems amid rising cyber threats.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019

Digital Entertainment

Alibaba steps into cloud music with latest acquisition

Acquires Import eCommerce Platform Kaola from NetEase for Approximately US$2 Billion Alibaba will also take a minority stake in NetEase Cloud Music.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

Cloud Services

Acquia snaps up Cohesion, creator of website builder tool

Acquia has acquired Cohesion, the UK-based creator of DX8, to speed up digital experience creation, according to Acquia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019

Multi-cloud

Commvault acquires SDS company Hedvig for $225m

Commvault has acquired software defined storage company Hedvig for $225m, advancing its strategic vision in data management. #Commvault #Hedvig #datastorage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019

Security Information and Event Management

Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A

GlobalData predicts that well-positioned companies like Splunk, Autodesk and PTC are likely to be top of the wishlist – here's why.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

Marketing Technologies

Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip

The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Aug 2019

Mobile Device Management

Jamf extends Apple expertise through security firm buyout

Jamf has acquired Digita Security to enhance its Apple management suite with robust endpoint protection, addressing rising Mac demand and security needs.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019

Cloud Access Security Broker

Broadcom set to own Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7B

Broadcom is set to acquire Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion, expanding its software offering as an infrastructure technology company.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019

Space Technologies

Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies

Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019

Unified Communications

Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December

Vodafone New Zealand to roll out 5G services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown by December following a NZD $3.4 billion acquisition.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019

Endpoint Protection

Intel to sell smartphone modem business to Apple

Apple is set to acquire Intel's smartphone modem business for USD $1 billion, integrating 2,200 employees and over 17,000 wireless technology patents.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019

Virtualisation

VMware to acquire Uhana, an AI-based network automation startup

Uhana is a startup company that uses deep learning and real-time artificial intelligence to automate network operations and enhance the application experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2019

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

Seek

Talent acquires Kiwi IT recruitment company

Talent has acquired ManpowerGroup's Experis in New Zealand, marking a significant growth milestone as they aim to ensure a seamless transition for all involved.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2019