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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 40

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Breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is up for grabs

Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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The man behind the popular breach checking website Have I Been Pwned is stepping down from his esteemed post as sole manager of the site.
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Sophos acquires Rook Security to provide managed detection and response

Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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As a channel-first security provider, Sophos will deliver the new MDR services through its network of approximately 47,000 channel partners worldwide.
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Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks

Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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Intel announced its intent to acquire Barefoot Networks, an ethernet switch and data center software firm, to bolster its data center market position.
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Insight Partners snatches up Recorded Future for $780m

Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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Insight Partners has acquired Recorded Future in a $780m deal, the largest threat intelligence acquisition to date.
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DDN completes Nexenta acquisition

Wed, 22nd May 2019
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DDN has finalised its acquisition of Nexenta, enhancing their AI and multi-cloud solutions and solidifying their stance in the 5G and IoT markets.
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HPE to acquire supercomputing leader Cray

Mon, 20th May 2019
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is set to acquire Cray for $1.3bn in cash, in a move to expand its high-performance computing portfolio.
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AI driving 'unprecedented' M&A growth

Thu, 16th May 2019
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AI-driven innovations are fuelling unprecedented growth in mergers and acquisitions, with the market poised to hit USD $190 billion by 2025.
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ServiceNow digs deeper into analytics through Appsee buyout

Tue, 14th May 2019
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ServiceNow to acquire Israel-based Appsee, enhancing its Now Platform with deeper user analytics to deliver consumer-grade experiences and streamline workflows.
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Qlik closes $560m acquisition of data management firm Attunity

Wed, 8th May 2019
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Qlik acquires Attunity for $560m, enhancing data integration and analytics capabilities with extended partnerships.
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Spirit Telecom buys LinkOne Group for $5.7m

Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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Spirit Telecom acquires LinkOne Group for USD $5.7m after raising USD $4.2m. The deal expands Spirit's B2B services in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
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Shareholders vote 'yes' to Trade Me sale

Thu, 4th Apr 2019
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In a vote cast yesterday, 66.08% of the 396,973,029 shares voted. Of those, 99.29% were in favour of the acquisition. 0.71% voted against.
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Pure Storage makes hybrid cloud play with new acquisition

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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The idea of hybrid cloud has immersed the world of IT since its inception, and now Pure Storage is accelerating its vision.
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5GN takes over Melbourne Data Centre for $5.7m

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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In a move it says is 'another completion of the infrastructure puzzle', 5G Networks (5GN) has announced the acquisition of Melbourne Data Centre (MDC).
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Thales completes 15-month Gemalto acquisition

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Thales seals €4.8bn Gemalto buyout, forging a titan in digital security and identity, with a vast 80k workforce.
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How Civica aims to extend government mobile working options

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Civica expands its portfolio by acquiring software solutions company Asset Edge, enhancing its offerings for local and state governments.
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Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Carbonite finalises USD $618.5 million acquisition of Webroot, integrating cloud-based cybersecurity with their data protection platform under one brand.
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Versent acquires AI specialist Contexti

Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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Versent has acquired Sydney-based AI insights firm Contexti, enhancing its data analytics capabilities for clients like Caltex and Seven West Media.
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F5 spends US$670m to boost app and API management offerings

Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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F5 is acquiring NGINX for USD $670m to enhance its application and API management, boosting its multi-cloud transformation and open source innovation.
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NVIDIA confirms $6.9b acquisition of Mellanox

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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The announcement of NVIDIA's largest ever acquisition follows months of speculation involving other potential bids from the likes of Microsoft and Intel.
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Okta to acquire Azuqua to connect business apps in the enterprise

Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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Okta is set to acquire Azuqua, enhancing its capacity to integrate and automate business apps, aiming for seamless workflow across enterprises.