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WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention
Malware

WatchGuard buys Percipient Networks to harness DNS phishing & malware prevention

WatchGuard Technologies has bought out security DNS service provider Percipient Networks, adding phishing and malware prevention to its portfolio.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Veeam secures cloud market share with acquisition of AWS specialist
Virtualisation

Veeam secures cloud market share with acquisition of AWS specialist

With AWS holding 44.2% of the multi-billion dollar IaaS market, this acquisition positions Veeam well for potential further growth.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
FireEye Picks up X15 Software in big data push
Data Analytics

FireEye Picks up X15 Software in big data push

FireEye acquires X15 Software for USD $20 million to enhance data management with big data capabilities, aiming to innovate its security platform.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Ingram Micro parent company denies buyout claims
Supply Chain

Ingram Micro parent company denies buyout claims

Tianjin Tianhai has denied rumours of selling Ingram Micro, citing it as a strategic asset, amid speculation of a possible buyout by Synnex.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine
Firewalls

Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine

PhishLine's social engineering simulation and training platform expands Barracuda solutions to protect against email-borne targeted attacks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift
Partner Programmes

Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift

Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks
Cloud Security

McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks

McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology
Unified Communications

Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology

The combination is expected to expand the markets available to Polycom solutions for its worldwide network of channel partners.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018
Rejected: Gemalto shuns 'unfriendly' takeover bid by Atos
Cybersecurity

Rejected: Gemalto shuns 'unfriendly' takeover bid by Atos

Gemalto has slammed an unsolicited acquisition bid from European digital enterprise Atos because the proposal significantly undervalues the company.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Will Atos be successful in its 'unsolicited' mission to buy out Gemalto?
Cybersecurity

Will Atos be successful in its 'unsolicited' mission to buy out 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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017
Datto acquisition wraps up, company assures positive outcomes for partners
Partner Programmes

Datto acquisition wraps up, company assures positive outcomes for partners

The result, according to the companies, is a single entity that is designed to empower MSPs with the companys' combined solutions.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b
Firewalls

Private equity firm buys out Barracuda Networks for $1.6b

Barracuda Networks will soon be under the wing of private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo – an acquisition worth $1.6 billion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Macquarie offers to buy Aussie cloud company for $18m
Hyperscale

Macquarie offers to buy Aussie cloud company for $18m

Macquarie Telecom Group offers AUD $17.9m for cloud hosting firm Bulletproof, aiming to purchase all shares at a significant premium amidst declining earnings.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases
Network Infrastructure

Rethinking WAN architecture to match business use cases

The shift to cloud applications is driving enterprises to rethink WAN architecture, fuelling the SD-WAN market where VMware and Cisco made key acquisitions.

By David Hughes • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Trend Micro announces acquisition to bolster hybrid cloud security offering
DevOps

Trend Micro announces acquisition to bolster hybrid cloud security offering

​Trend Micro has announced the acquisition of Immunio in a move it says will expand its Hybrid Cloud Security solution scope.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout
Cloud Security

McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout

In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2017
Marvell pushes further into data center space with $6b Cavium acquisition
Cloud Services

Marvell pushes further into data center space with $6b Cavium acquisition

Marvell pushes deeper into the data centre market with a USD $6 billion acquisition of Cavium, expecting USD $150 to $175 million in synergies post-close.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Broadcom completes $5.9 Billion acquisition of Brocade
Storage

Broadcom completes $5.9 Billion acquisition of Brocade

Broadcom finalises a USD $5.9 billion acquisition of Brocade, bolstering its storage and networking prowess after overcoming delays with CFIUS.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2017

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