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Acquisition stories - Page 24

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Kudosity names Mitch Powell Director for Asia amid expansion
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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Kudosity appoints Mitch Powell as Director for Asia, aligning with the global launch of its unified platform, aiming at robust expansion in Asia from its Singapore base.
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Hybrid Anchor acquires Off Canvas, creating 40 new jobs
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Hybrid Anchor, based in Coatbridge, has acquired Edinburgh tech support firm Off Canvas, creating 40 jobs over three years amid its expansion strategy.
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NetApp unveils new features to enhance VMware Cloud Foundation
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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NetApp unveils new capabilities to bolster VMware Cloud Foundation deployments, enhancing scalability and efficiency for over 20,000 mutual customers.
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Integrity360 acquires Grove to expand global cyber security presence
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based cyber security firm Grove Group, boosting its global reach and expanding its service capabilities. Financial terms undisclosed.
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Cybercriminals target top travel sites during peak season
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A new report by Cequence reveals cybercriminals are exploiting peak travel seasons, exposing vulnerabilities in all top 10 travel and hospitality websites ahead of Labour Day.
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Swoop sees AUD $88.9m revenue boost, driven by fibre expansion
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Swoop, an Australian telecom firm, reported a 14% revenue boost to AUD $88.9m for FY24, thanks to organic growth and fibre infrastructure expansion.
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NetApp bolsters VMware Cloud Foundation with new capabilities
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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NetApp has introduced new capabilities for VMware Cloud Foundation, enhancing on-premises and cloud solutions to optimise VMware workloads and streamline operations.
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David Tuck joins Waracle as new CEO amid significant growth
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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David Tuck Takes Helm as Waracle CEO, Succeeding Chris Martin; Aims for Growth, Innovation in Data and AI. Waracle Recently Acquired Screenmedia.
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Check Point to acquire Cyberint, enhancing SOC capabilities
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies will acquire Cyberint Technologies to enhance its SOC capabilities, integrating Cyberint's risk management into the Check Point Infinity Platform.
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Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.
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Arrow Electronics named Cloud Commerce Manager for Broadcom
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Arrow Electronics has been appointed by Broadcom as the Cloud Commerce Manager for VMware Cloud Service Provider partners across 19 European countries.
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Waracle secures major contract with SP Energy Networks
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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Scottish tech firm Waracle wins multi-million-pound contract to enhance SP Energy Networks' digital initiatives, boosting EV chargers and more.
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Teleport announces partnership with global IT firm TD Synnex
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Teleport partners with TD Synnex to streamline and expand secure infrastructure access solutions, enhancing options for protection against identity-based cyber attacks.
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Zoom posts strong Q2 results with robust AI-driven growth
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Zoom Video Communications surpasses fiscal Q2 guidance with USD $1,162.5 million revenue, driven by AI-powered tools; records a 33.7% rise in operating cash flow.
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Apromore appoints Brandee Sanders as new chief marketing officer
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Apromore names Brandee Sanders as new CMO, underscoring its commitment to growth and innovation in the AI and process mining space.
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Exclusive: Greenbox's CEO discusses e-waste, AI, and future growth
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Ross Thompson, CEO of Greenbox, targets a global shift in e-waste management, leveraging AI and sustainability to drive future growth in the circular economy.
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Veeam tops enterprise backup market with $1.5 billion revenue
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Veeam Software has topped Gartner's 2024 Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software market with a 15.1% share and USD $1.5 billion in revenue.
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AI success—and what data storage has to do with it
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Cloud services and AI innovations are transforming data storage demands. Hard drives remain vital, offering cost-efficiency over flash in data centres.
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Exclusive: A look at HPE Aruba Networking's Wi-Fi 7, AI solutions
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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HPE Aruba Networking unveils AI-powered, security-first solutions and upcoming Wi-Fi 7 technology, aiming to meet diverse regional demands and drive innovation.
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Splunk named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 2024
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Splunk continues to dominate in observability as it secures its place as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant, following notable integration of Cisco AppDynamics.