Acquisition stories - Page 117
Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
COVID-19 has presented challenges for Managed Service Providers as they adapt to support remote workforces. Here are four tips for success.
Veeam announces acquisition of Kasten for $150 million
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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virtualisation
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devops
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multi-cloud
Veeam will integrate Kasten into its Cloud Data Management platform for modern data protection and radically simplify data management for enterprises.
WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint
Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Combining WatchGuard's Total Security Suite and Passport bundle allows partners to provide complete security from network to endpoint for their customers.
Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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digital transformation
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sap
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accenture
The acquisition of the Kiwi company was spurred by growing demand for SAP and cloud migration services across ANZ.
Quanton acquires Probity automation services division
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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robots
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rpa
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m&a
Kiwi business process automation consultancy Quanton has acquired Probotics, a specialist automation services business.
Epicor overhauls its channel partner programme model
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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epicor
Epicor unveils new cloud model for partner programme, offering enhanced support and continued margins for resellers.
Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.
Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies
Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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premier technologies
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m&a
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linkly
Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the e-commerce boom.
Nintex acquires K2, with eye on strengthening process automation
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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it automation
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rpa
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apm
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however Nintex says it will generate over $200 million in annual recurring revenue after the deal has closed.
How to create more value for ISVs moving to cloud
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Henson Group, an Azure Specialist for ISVs, leverages its partnership with Microsoft to help ISVs migrate to Azure at scale - at almost no cost.
Kordia CEO resigns to focus on health
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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healthtech
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kordia
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acquisition
Kordia Group CEO Scott Bartlett steps down to focus on health after battling brain tumours. Search for new CEO underway.
APAC region is creating its own 'data gravity' - Digital Realty
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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quantum computing
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digital realty
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data growth
Asia Pacific's burgeoning data creation is forming a 'data gravity' effect, making data centralisation hard, suggests Digital Realty's 2020 DGx Index.
CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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malware
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ai security
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zero trust security
CrowdStrike is set to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million, aiming to enhance zero trust security capabilities for customers.
Case study: MECCA has HCM makeover with Workday
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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hcm
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case study
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payroll systems
Beauty retailer MECCA is transforming its HR systems with the implementation of Workday HCM, automating processes and improving the employee experience.
HPE completes Silver Peak buyout & strengthens edge-to-cloud portfolio
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
HPE completes its $925m acquisition of Silver Peak, aiming to strengthen its Aruba business & provide edge-to-cloud networking for enterprises.
DoiT announces Google Cloud agreement to the value of $1.5bn
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
DoiT has signed a $1.5bn agreement with Google Cloud to deliver infrastructure and services over the next five years.
Rhipe acquires Kiwi services provider Parallo
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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it automation
The purchase includes Parallo’s products, solutions, assets and IP, such as the Parallo Automation Library. Parallo’s 25 employees will also join Rhipe.
Ericsson bolsters 5G portfolio with $1.1b Cradlepoint buyout
Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Cradlepoint is set to be acquired by Ericsson in a $1.1 billion deal, boosting Ericsson's presence in the enterprise 5G market.
Pure Storage acquires Portworx for $370m, extends Kubernetes services and support
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
Pure Storage has acquired Portworx for $370 million to expand its Kubernetes and containers solutions. It is Pure Storage's largest acquisition to date.
Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.