Acquisition stories - Page 160
McAfee named a ‘Leader’ in Magic Quadrant for IDPS
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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casb
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cybersecurity
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mcafee
The inclusion of the company in the Leader category is based on Gartner’s criteria, including completeness of vision and ability to execute.
FireEye Picks up X15 Software in big data push
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
FireEye acquires X15 Software for USD $20 million to enhance data management with big data capabilities, aiming to innovate its security platform.
Vocus reshuffle leads to separation of enterprise and wholesale
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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uc
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telco
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restructure
The split will result in four reportable operating segments and has lead to some leadership changes in those areas.
Lessons learned from running the world’s largest data centers
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
In terms of competency, the main issue is that most companies have expertise that lies in areas other than managing data centers.
Ingram Micro parent company denies buyout claims
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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synnex
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m&a
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ingram micro
Tianjin Tianhai has denied rumours of selling Ingram Micro, citing it as a strategic asset, amid speculation of a possible buyout by Synnex.
KPMG continues push into IAM space through Cyberinc buyout
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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pam
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iam
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kpmg
The acquisition will see up to 25 Cyberinc employees join KPMG's Australian arm to boost capabilities in domestic identity and access management.
Nuvias EVP drops his top 5 UC trends for resellers in 2018
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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uc
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resellers
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distributors
Steve Harris has more than 20 years of experience in the UC industry and has delivered his top five predictions for the UC market.
Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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firewalls
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phishing
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email security
PhishLine’s social engineering simulation and training platform expands Barracuda solutions to protect against email-borne targeted attacks.
7 tips for successful DCIM deployments: A user’s perspective from Peak 10 + ViaWest data centers
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
Dan Harman from Peak 10 + ViaWest shares 7 essential tips for successful DCIM deployments, emphasising vendor agnosticism and the importance of human buy-in.
Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.
Data center giants Equinix & Digital Realty make 2017 a record year for M&As
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Entering 2018, there are also four additional major deals that have been agreed to but not yet closed that are worth over $2.6 billion.
ConnectWise gives partners a leg-up through HTG acquisition
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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it training
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partner programmes
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managed services
In a move to bolster support and coaching for its partners, ConnectWise acquires Heartland Technology Group, enhancing resources for its global TSP ecosystem.
McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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cloud security
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iaas
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multi-cloud
McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.
Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology
Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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voip
The combination is expected to expand the markets available to Polycom solutions for its worldwide network of channel partners.
Mythbusters: Best of breed HR software vs all-in-one
Mon, 18th Dec 2017
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saas
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hcm
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cybersecurity
Choosing HR software: do you opt for best-of-breed solutions like Cornerstone or all-in-one giants like Oracle? These five myths reveal the pros and cons.
Exclusive interview: Extreme Networks on their 2017 growth and what's next
Fri, 15th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Yvette McEnearney talks about the importance of the channel to Extreme Networks and how they are ensuring they take care of their partners.
Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
We talked to WatchGuard Technologies VP of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan, Sylvain Lejeune, to find out more.
Telstra moves further into hybrid cloud space via VMtech buyout
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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hybrid cloud
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partner programmes
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telstra
Telstra has strengthened its enterprise cloud business after acquiring Sydney-based managed service provider VMtech.
Rejected: Gemalto shuns ‘unfriendly’ takeover bid by Atos
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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atos
Gemalto has slammed an unsolicited acquisition bid from European digital enterprise Atos because the proposal significantly undervalues the company.
Will Atos be successful in its 'unsolicited' mission to buy out Gemalto?
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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cybersecurity
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m&a
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gemalto
In what Gemalto is calling an ‘unsolicited’ acquisition bid, the company says it is reviewing an offer put to the company by European firm Atos.