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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fintech

MYOB buys Reckon's Accountant Group for $180 million

MYOB acquires Reckon's Accountants Practice Management division for AU$180m cash in bid to strengthen adviser audience.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017

Unified Communications

Spark buys Auckland telco company in small but tactical move

Ed Hyde, CEO Spark ventures & wholesale, says the acquisition, while relatively small for Spark, is a smart, tactical investment.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017

Firewalls

Barracuda bolsters cloud platform with Sonian acquisition

Barracuda Networks boosts its cloud security prowess with the strategic purchase of Sonian, enhancing its archiving and analytics services.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2017

Lenovo

Lenovo buys majority stake in Fujitsu PC business

Lenovo has acquired a controlling stake in Fuitsu's PC business in a JPY 17.85 billion-plus deal as it seeks to shore up its PC business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2017

Disaster Recovery

Datto acquired by Vista Equity Partners, to be merged with Autotask

Vista Equity Partners acquires Datto to merge with Autotask, forming a powerful provider of IT management and data protection solutions for MSPs worldwide.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017