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Trend Micro acquires Cloud Conformity to expand capabilities

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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Trend Micro has acquired Cloud Conformity to bolster its cloud security services, aiming to fix cloud infrastructure misconfigurations and ensure compliance.
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Elastic launches endpoint security offering

Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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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.
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The latest on Commvault's Hedvig acquisition: the future of data storage

Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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Commvault's acquisition of Hedvig has sparked discussion about the future of data storage at the company's annual customer event, Commvault GO.
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RingCentral pays in stock to work on solutions with Avaya

Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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RingCentral to become exclusive provider of Unified Communications as a Service solutions to Avaya with new strategic partnership.
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HID Global acquires PKI-as-a-service solutions provider HydrantID

Tue, 17th Sep 2019
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HID Global has acquired HydrantID to enhance its PKI-as-a-service offerings, boosting security for enterprise and IoT systems amid rising cyber threats.
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Alibaba steps into cloud music with latest acquisition

Tue, 10th Sep 2019
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Acquires Import eCommerce Platform Kaola from NetEase for Approximately US$2 Billion Alibaba will also take a minority stake in NetEase Cloud Music.
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Acquia snaps up Cohesion, creator of website builder tool

Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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Acquia has acquired Cohesion, the UK-based creator of DX8, to speed up digital experience creation, according to Acquia.
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Commvault acquires SDS company Hedvig for $225m

Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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Commvault has acquired software defined storage company Hedvig for $225m, advancing its strategic vision in data management. #Commvault #Hedvig #datastorage.
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Autodesk, Splunk, PTC amongst top IT firms ripe for M&A

Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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GlobalData predicts that well-positioned companies like Splunk, Autodesk and PTC are likely to be top of the wishlist – here's why.
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Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip

Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.
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Jamf extends Apple expertise through security firm buyout

Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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Jamf has acquired Digita Security to enhance its Apple management suite with robust endpoint protection, addressing rising Mac demand and security needs.
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Broadcom set to own Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7B

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Broadcom is set to acquire Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion, expanding its software offering as an infrastructure technology company.
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Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies

Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.
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Vodafone NZ to launch 5G services by December

Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Vodafone New Zealand to roll out 5G services in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown by December following a NZD $3.4 billion acquisition.
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Intel to sell smartphone modem business to Apple

Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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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.
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VMware to acquire Uhana, an AI-based network automation startup

Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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Uhana is a startup company that uses deep learning and real-time artificial intelligence to automate network operations and enhance the application experience.
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Corsair buys custom gaming PC firm Origin PC

Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Corsair, the gaming heavyweight, has acquired custom gaming PC firm Origin PC, expanding its offerings and capabilities.
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VMware to acquire Bitfusion

Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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VMware is set to acquire Bitfusion, enhancing AI and ML workload management by virtualising hardware accelerators for better resource sharing and reduced costs.
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Spirit eyes MSP market with $2.3 million acquisition

Thu, 11th Jul 2019
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Telecommunications firm Spirit has acquired Bigscreensound, trading as Arinda IT, for USD $2.6 million, targeting growth in the managed service provider sector.
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IBM closes landmark acquisition of Red Hat for US$34 billion

Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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IBM acquires Red Hat for USD $34 billion, aiming to redefine the cloud market with a robust hybrid multicloud platform based on open source technologies.