Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories - Page 32
EcoDataCenter acquired, aims to consolidate Nordic market
Wed, 7th Nov 2018
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power / energy
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cleantech
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renewable energy
The company hopes to create a distinct environmental profile for major international players and use its new financial muscle to acquire existing data centres.
Hitachi Vantara bolsters analytics with REAN Cloud acquisition
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
After revealing its intent in July this year, Hitachi Vantara has announced the completion of its acquisition of REAN Cloud.
Adobe completes US$4.75b Marketo buyout
Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Adobe completes its USD $4.75 billion acquisition of Marketo, aiming to fuse their platforms for superior B2B and B2C cross-channel marketing solutions.
It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
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.
Analysts say AWS dominance forced IBM’s Red Hat acquisition
Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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open source
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.
IBM to spend $34b to acquire Red Hat
Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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.
Bitdefender expands offerings with RedSocks acquisition
Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Bitdefender acquires Netherlands-based RedSocks, advancing its network security and analytics capabilities, and expanding its market reach in Europe.
NZ SaaS provider SLI offered $40m Texan buyout
Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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saas
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partner programmes
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managed services
New Zealand SaaS provider SLI Systems has received a takeover offer from Texas-based ESW Holdings valued at over USD $40 million.
Etix Everywhere acquires NeoCenter Ouest, adds 2 data centres
Mon, 15th Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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m&a
Blanchot is confident this new development will result in strong growth for the company’s sales and profitability.
Logicalis makes move on Australia with CNI acquisition
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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virtualisation
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daas
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logicalis
The Australian operation of the group, Thomas Duryea Logicalis is confident the acquisition will bolster is hybrid IT abilities.
Iron Mountain makes another move on APAC with China acquisition
Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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document management
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ecm
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hyperscale
It was only last week when the data company announced a takeover in South Korea, and now it's made another in APAC.
Tenant becomes landlord with NextDC taking over buildings from APDC
Mon, 8th Oct 2018
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dc
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hyperscale
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colocation
After months of cat and mouse, NextDC’s latest takeover bid for the properties housing its data centres is set to be accepted.
Iron Mountain affirms commitment to APAC with new acquisition
Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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storage
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enterprise storage
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m&a
American information management company Iron Mountain has made clear where in the world it's placing its bets.
Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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network infrastructure
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firewalls
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network security
The acquisition is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks fiscal first quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
DDN makes ‘old’ appointment with Tintri co-founder designated CTO
Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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tintri
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m&a
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ddn
The revival story of IT company Tintri continues as DDN today announced a new executive appointment - with potentially a 100 more to come.
Global shareholders sue 'leading' China data centre operator GDS
Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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m&a
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.
Flexera acquires multi-cloud management provider, RightScale
Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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multi-cloud
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flexera
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forrester research
Flexera has acquired multi-cloud management leader RightScale, bolstering its technology asset management offering.
Equinix beware: Digital Realty throws down gauntlet with new $1.8b acquisition
Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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digital realty
Digital Realty challenges Equinix with a USD $1.8 billion acquisition of Brazil's Ascenty, aiming to dominate in South America's colocation market.
NETSCOUT sells off handheld network testing portfolio
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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virtualisation
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ddos
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it automation
NETSCOUT divests its handheld network testing tools to StoneCalibre, which will spin off the portfolio, including key products, as a standalone company.
Orange reveals goal to become global player in multi-cloud services
Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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multi-cloud
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public cloud
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orange
Fresh off its acquisition of Basefarm, the France-based integrated comms provider is looking to make waves around the world in multi-cloud services.