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Citrix acquires micro app platform Sapho
Virtualisation

Citrix acquires micro app platform Sapho

Sapho's micro applications improve employee productivity by consolidating access to tools, activities and tasks in a simple and unified work feed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
ForeScout acquires OT security company SecurityMatters for US$113mil
IoT Security

ForeScout acquires OT security company SecurityMatters for US$113mil

ForeScout Technologies has acquired OT security company SecurityMatters for USD $113 million, enhancing its ability to secure both IT and OT environments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
EcoDataCenter acquired, aims to consolidate Nordic market
Power / Energy

EcoDataCenter acquired, aims to consolidate Nordic market

The company hopes to create a distinct environmental profile for major international players and use its new financial muscle to acquire existing data centres.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018
Hitachi Vantara bolsters analytics with REAN Cloud acquisition
Storage

Hitachi Vantara bolsters analytics with REAN Cloud acquisition

After revealing its intent in July this year, Hitachi Vantara has announced the completion of its acquisition of REAN Cloud.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
Adobe completes US$4.75b Marketo buyout
Data Analytics

Adobe completes US$4.75b Marketo buyout

Adobe completes its USD $4.75 billion acquisition of Marketo, aiming to fuse their platforms for superior B2B and B2C cross-channel marketing solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018
It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub
Marketing Technologies

It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub

Microsoft has completed its USD $7.5 billion acquisition of GitHub, appointing Nat Friedman as CEO, but vows to uphold the platform's 'developer first' ethos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Analysts say AWS dominance forced IBM's Red Hat acquisition
Hyperscale

Analysts say AWS dominance forced IBM's Red Hat acquisition

IBM bets big with a USD $34 billion takeover of Red Hat, spurred by AWS's cloud dominance and aiming to become the top hybrid cloud provider.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
IBM to spend $34b to acquire Red Hat
Hybrid Cloud

IBM to spend $34b to acquire Red Hat

IBM is set to acquire Red Hat for USD $34 billion, marking a transformative move in the cloud market, positioning IBM as the leading hybrid cloud provider.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018
Bitdefender expands offerings with RedSocks acquisition
Firewalls

Bitdefender expands offerings with RedSocks acquisition

Bitdefender acquires Netherlands-based RedSocks, advancing its network security and analytics capabilities, and expanding its market reach in Europe.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2018
Etix Everywhere acquires NeoCenter Ouest, adds 2 data centres
Hyperscale

Etix Everywhere acquires NeoCenter Ouest, adds 2 data centres

Blanchot is confident this new development will result in strong growth for the company's sales and profitability.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018
Iron Mountain affirms commitment to APAC with new acquisition
Storage

Iron Mountain affirms commitment to APAC with new acquisition

American information management company Iron Mountain has made clear where in the world it's placing its bets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018
Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition

The acquisition is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks fiscal first quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
DDN makes 'old' appointment with Tintri co-founder designated CTO
Tintri

DDN makes 'old' appointment with Tintri co-founder designated CTO

The revival story of IT company Tintri continues as DDN today announced a new executive appointment - with potentially a 100 more to come.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Global shareholders sue 'leading' China data centre operator GDS
Hyperscale

Global shareholders sue 'leading' China data centre operator GDS

The lawsuit believes GDS has been engaged in a 'ruse' to enrich insiders by acquiring data centers that aren't as valuable as the company claims.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

NZ SaaS provider SLI offered $40m Texan buyout
Software-as-a-Service

NZ SaaS provider SLI offered $40m Texan buyout

New Zealand SaaS provider SLI Systems has received a takeover offer from Texas-based ESW Holdings valued at over USD $40 million.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
Logicalis makes move on Australia with CNI acquisition
Virtualisation

Logicalis makes move on Australia with CNI acquisition

The Australian operation of the group, Thomas Duryea Logicalis is confident the acquisition will bolster is hybrid IT abilities.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Iron Mountain makes another move on APAC with China acquisition
Document Management

Iron Mountain makes another move on APAC with China acquisition

It was only last week when the data company announced a takeover in South Korea, and now it's made another in APAC.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2018
Tenant becomes landlord with NextDC taking over buildings from APDC
Hyperscale

Tenant becomes landlord with NextDC taking over buildings from APDC

After months of cat and mouse, NextDC's latest takeover bid for the properties housing its data centres is set to be accepted.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2018