Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 16
Elastic launches endpoint security offering
Mon, 21st Oct 2019
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endpoint protection
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edr
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m&a
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.
Instalment service provider PartPay acquired by Australian player Zip
Tue, 20th Aug 2019
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
The acquisition gives Zip exposure to four key geographies – New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and South Africa.
Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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spacetech
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m&a
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r&d
Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.
VMware to acquire Uhana, an AI-based network automation startup
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cloud services
Uhana is a startup company that uses deep learning and real-time artificial intelligence to automate network operations and enhance the application experience.
VMware to acquire Bitfusion
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware is set to acquire Bitfusion, enhancing AI and ML workload management by virtualising hardware accelerators for better resource sharing and reduced costs.
IBM closes landmark acquisition of Red Hat for US$34 billion
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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multi-cloud
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open source
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ibm
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.
GTT to acquire KPN International
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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m&a
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gtt communications
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acquisition
GTT Communications to acquire KPN International for €50m in cash, helping to expand its network reach and client base across Europe.
NTT fuses 28 tech companies into new provider
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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dimension data
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ntt communications
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m&a
The merger will include some of NTT's biggest businesses, including NTT Communications, NTT Security, and Dimension Data.
Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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intel
Intel announced its intent to acquire Barefoot Networks, an ethernet switch and data center software firm, to bolster its data center market position.
Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ
Tue, 21st May 2019
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commerce commission
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investment
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m&a
Infratil seeks approval from the Commerce Commission to acquire up to 50% of Vodafone New Zealand, with Brookfield Asset Management to own the rest.
Zayo set to be acquired in $14.3 billion transaction
Mon, 13th May 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Zayo Group Holdings has agreed to be acquired by Digital Colony Partners and EQT Infrastructure IV fund in a $14.3bn deal.
DC BLOX invests in the acquisition of Ploid
Mon, 6th May 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
DC BLOX has signalled its intentions for expansion in the southeastern United States with the addition of Ploid to bolster its arsenal.
Pure Storage makes hybrid cloud play with new acquisition
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
The idea of hybrid cloud has immersed the world of IT since its inception, and now Pure Storage is accelerating its vision.
ON Semiconductor acquiring Quantenna with $1b cash bid
Fri, 29th Mar 2019
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semiconductors
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m&a
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on semiconductor
ON Semiconductor announces a US$1.07 billion cash acquisition of Quantenna, enhancing its connectivity portfolio with leading Wi-Fi technology.
ScaleMatrix acquires edge specialist Instant Data Centers
Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
According to ScaleMatrix, the move is to take advantage of the latter company's focus on providing ruggedized micro data centers for the edge.
NVIDIA confirms $6.9b acquisition of Mellanox
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
The announcement of NVIDIA's largest ever acquisition follows months of speculation involving other potential bids from the likes of Microsoft and Intel.
Bridgewest deal a welcome boost for Provoke Solutions
Tue, 5th Mar 2019
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Bridgewest New Zealand's acquisition of Provoke Solutions' holding company ignites new opportunities in R&D and growth, aiming to triple Provoke's size.
Silver Peak partnership acquires Cleveland and Cincinnati data centers
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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healthtech
The acquisition will introduce financial grade, turn-key, Tier III data centers to the local markets, which historically have not been available for lease.
In ongoing cloud war, Google to acquire data migration specialist
Wed, 20th Feb 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Google is currently behind AWS and Microsoft in the cloud battle, and it would seem this play is an attempt to claw some ground back.
Stream Data Centers to develop hyperscale campus in Arizona
Tue, 19th Feb 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Stream Data Centers is investing in the Phoenix market with a new hyperscale campus on 157 acres in Goodyear, set to provide 350 MW capacity.