Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 37
Genesys acquires Altocloud to bolster CX capabilities
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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With this acquisition, Genesys increases its capability to engage and intervene in a customer's journey at the right moment to drive a desired action.
Done deal: LexisNexis and ThreatMetrix fight fraud as one
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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iam
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
ThreatMetrix has completed its acquisition by RELX Group's risk and business analytics segment in a deal worth over AU$1bn.
CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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data analytics
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planning
CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.
Signapore's Certis Cisco makes play for Australian market through SNP Security buyout
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Singapore's largest aviation security firm Certis Cisco has purchased Australian firm SNP Security for an undisclosed amount.
Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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email security
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proofpoint
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.
Google Cloud to snap up LogMeIn's Xively for US$50m
Sat, 17th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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iot
Google indicated in a recent blog post that it means to use Xively as its launch pad into the ballooning IoT market.
Qualcomm not convinced by Broadcom's offer despite $8b safety-net
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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m&a
Qualcomm say regulatory and revenue risks are too high as billion-dollar customers threaten to take business elsewhere.
LogMeIn takes aim at UCC market with $342 million acquisition
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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uc
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collaboration
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contact centre
The company will acquire UCaaS provider Jive Communications in a bid to bolster their collaboration portfolio.
Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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tnt technologies
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ademco
Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.
Dell is thinking about merging with VMware - CEO comment
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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it automation
Dell's SEC filing regards the potential business opportunities being evaluated by Dell, including a possible business combination with its subsidiary.
Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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m&a
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alibaba cloud
Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.
SAP ink $2.4 billion agreement to acquire CallidusCloud
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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crm
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martech
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cloud services
SAP agrees to acquire US-based CallidusCloud for USD $2.4 billion, marking a 21% premium per share, to boost its lead-to-money offerings.
Bye bye bankruptcy: Avaya acquires contact centre as a service provider
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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crm
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uc
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martech
It was only late last year when Avaya was cleared of bankruptcy, but the communications vendor is wasting no time in growing its business.
WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention
Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
WatchGuard Technologies has bought out security DNS service provider Percipient Networks, adding phishing and malware prevention to its portfolio.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.