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Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot
AI Security

Carbonite closes $618.5m buyout of security firm Webroot

Carbonite finalises USD $618.5 million acquisition of Webroot, integrating cloud-based cybersecurity with their data protection platform under one brand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Versent acquires AI specialist Contexti
Artificial Intelligence

Versent acquires AI specialist Contexti

Versent has acquired Sydney-based AI insights firm Contexti, enhancing its data analytics capabilities for clients like Caltex and Seven West Media.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
ScaleMatrix acquires edge specialist Instant Data Centers
Hyperscale

ScaleMatrix acquires edge specialist Instant Data Centers

According to ScaleMatrix, the move is to take advantage of the latter company's focus on providing ruggedized micro data centers for the edge.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
F5 spends US$670m to boost app and API management offerings
DevOps

F5 spends US$670m to boost app and API management offerings

F5 is acquiring NGINX for USD $670m to enhance its application and API management, boosting its multi-cloud transformation and open source innovation.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
NVIDIA confirms $6.9b acquisition of Mellanox
Hyperscale

NVIDIA confirms $6.9b acquisition of Mellanox

The announcement of NVIDIA's largest ever acquisition follows months of speculation involving other potential bids from the likes of Microsoft and Intel.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Okta to acquire Azuqua to connect business apps in the enterprise
Identity and Access Management

Okta to acquire Azuqua to connect business apps in the enterprise

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

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Bridgewest deal a welcome boost for Provoke Solutions
Document Management

Bridgewest deal a welcome boost for Provoke Solutions

Bridgewest New Zealand's acquisition of Provoke Solutions' holding company ignites new opportunities in R&D and growth, aiming to triple Provoke's size.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
Silver Peak partnership acquires Cleveland and Cincinnati data centers
Hyperscale

Silver Peak partnership acquires Cleveland and Cincinnati data centers

The acquisition will introduce financial grade, turn-key, Tier III data centers to the local markets, which historically have not been available for lease.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Qlik spends $560m on acquisition of Attunity
Data Analytics

Qlik spends $560m on acquisition of Attunity

The acquisition provides Qlik with an expanded breadth of enterprise data management capabilities and adds an experienced team of data professionals.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
In ongoing cloud war, Google to acquire data migration specialist
Hyperscale

In ongoing cloud war, Google to acquire data migration specialist

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.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2019
Micro Focus acquires Interset to improve predictive analytics
Micro Focus

Micro Focus acquires Interset to improve predictive analytics

Micro Focus enhances its cybersecurity with Interset's acquisition, incorporating advanced UEBA and machine learning for stronger predictive analytics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Stream Data Centers to develop hyperscale campus in Arizona
DataCentre infrastructure

Stream Data Centers to develop hyperscale campus in Arizona

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.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security
Cloud Security

Symantec acquires zero trust innovator Luminate Security

Symantec has acquired Luminate Security, enhancing its Integrated Cyber Defense Platform with next-gen Secure Access Cloud tech amid increasing cloud reliance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Pegasystems' acquisition boosts analytics capabilities
Data Analytics

Pegasystems' acquisition boosts analytics capabilities

The acquisition of Infruid Labs brings analytics and data visualisation with a simple user interface to Pega's solutions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2019
Webroot to be sold for $618.5m
Data Protection

Webroot to be sold for $618.5m

Webroot is about to be sold to data protection firm Carbonite for US$618.5 million after the two companies entered into a definitive agreement this week.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

SoftwareONE invests in APAC with cloud provider acquisition
Multi-cloud

SoftwareONE invests in APAC with cloud provider acquisition

The Swiss company has reached an agreement to acquire cloud transformation company RightCloud for an undisclosed amount.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019
Spark merges Revera & CCL to become cloud 'powerhouse'
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Spark merges Revera & CCL to become cloud 'powerhouse'

Spark-owned Revera and Computer Concepts Limited (CCL) are set to merge, creating the largest IT services company in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2019
Theta's Designertech buyout is part of a $50m plan
Power / Energy

Theta's Designertech buyout is part of a $50m plan

Theta has acquired Designertech as part of its ambitious plan to become a USD $50 million firm by 2020, expanding operations and bolstering cloud capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019