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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) stories

EcoDataCenter acquired, aims to consolidate Nordic market

The company hopes to create a distinct environmental profile for major international players and use its new financial muscle to acquire existing data centres.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Nov 2018

Storage

Hitachi Vantara bolsters analytics with REAN Cloud acquisition

After revealing its intent in July this year, Hitachi Vantara has announced the completion of its acquisition of REAN Cloud.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018

Data Analytics

Adobe completes US$4.75b Marketo buyout

Adobe completes its USD $4.75 billion acquisition of Marketo, aiming to fuse their platforms for superior B2B and B2C cross-channel marketing solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018

Marketing Technologies

It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018

Hyperscale

Analysts say AWS dominance forced IBM's Red Hat acquisition

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.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018

Hybrid Cloud

IBM to spend $34b to acquire Red Hat

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Oct 2018

Firewalls

Bitdefender expands offerings with RedSocks acquisition

Bitdefender acquires Netherlands-based RedSocks, advancing its network security and analytics capabilities, and expanding its market reach in Europe.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2018

Hyperscale

Etix Everywhere acquires NeoCenter Ouest, adds 2 data centres

Blanchot is confident this new development will result in strong growth for the company's sales and profitability.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018

Storage

Iron Mountain affirms commitment to APAC with new acquisition

American information management company Iron Mountain has made clear where in the world it's placing its bets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018

Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition

The acquisition is expected to close during Palo Alto Networks fiscal first quarter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018

Tintri

DDN makes 'old' appointment with Tintri co-founder designated CTO

The revival story of IT company Tintri continues as DDN today announced a new executive appointment - with potentially a 100 more to come.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018

Hyperscale

Global shareholders sue 'leading' China data centre operator GDS

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.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Oct 2018

Multi-cloud

Flexera acquires multi-cloud management provider, RightScale

Flexera has acquired multi-cloud management leader RightScale, bolstering its technology asset management offering.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018

Hyperscale

Equinix beware: Digital Realty throws down gauntlet with new $1.8b acquisition

Digital Realty challenges Equinix with a USD $1.8 billion acquisition of Brazil's Ascenty, aiming to dominate in South America's colocation market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2018

Virtualisation

NETSCOUT sells off handheld network testing portfolio

NETSCOUT divests its handheld network testing tools to StoneCalibre, which will spin off the portfolio, including key products, as a standalone company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018