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ForeScout acquires OT security company SecurityMatters for US$113mil

Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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ForeScout Technologies has acquired OT security company SecurityMatters for USD $113 million, enhancing its ability to secure both IT and OT environments.
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Hitachi Vantara bolsters analytics with REAN Cloud acquisition

Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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After revealing its intent in July this year, Hitachi Vantara has announced the completion of its acquisition of REAN Cloud.
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Adobe completes US$4.75b Marketo buyout

Thu, 1st Nov 2018
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Adobe completes its USD $4.75 billion acquisition of Marketo, aiming to fuse their platforms for superior B2B and B2C cross-channel marketing solutions.
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It's official: Microsoft now owns GitHub

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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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.
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Analysts say AWS dominance forced IBM's Red Hat acquisition

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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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.
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IBM to spend $34b to acquire Red Hat

Mon, 29th Oct 2018
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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.
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Bitdefender expands offerings with RedSocks acquisition

Wed, 24th Oct 2018
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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.
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Logicalis makes move on Australia with CNI acquisition

Tue, 9th Oct 2018
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The Australian operation of the group, Thomas Duryea Logicalis is confident the acquisition will bolster is hybrid IT abilities.
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Iron Mountain affirms commitment to APAC with new acquisition

Fri, 5th Oct 2018
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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.
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Palo Alto Networks to expand cloud security capabilities with RedLock acquisition

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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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.
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DDN makes 'old' appointment with Tintri co-founder designated CTO

Thu, 4th Oct 2018
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The revival story of IT company Tintri continues as DDN today announced a new executive appointment - with potentially a 100 more to come.
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Flexera acquires multi-cloud management provider, RightScale

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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Flexera has acquired multi-cloud management leader RightScale, bolstering its technology asset management offering.
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NETSCOUT sells off handheld network testing portfolio

Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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NETSCOUT divests its handheld network testing tools to StoneCalibre, which will spin off the portfolio, including key products, as a standalone company.
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Zebra Technologies adds Xplore's rugged computing devices to growing portfolio

Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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commerce systems
Zebra Technologies expands its portfolio in the ANZ market by acquiring Xplore Technologies, enhancing its rugged computing offerings for various industries.
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Bitdefender invests in APAC with acquisition of SMS eTech business line

Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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From its base in Melbourne, the new Bitdefender Australia office will retain all current employees of SMS eTech working on the Bitdefender business line.
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Proofpoint launches email analysis and phishing remediation solution

Thu, 6th Sep 2018
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email security
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Proofpoint debuts CLEAR solution to swiftly analyse and remediate phishing emails, leveraging Wombat Security's expertise to enhance threat response times.
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DDN completes $60m acquisition and reboots Tintri for business

Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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There were six rounds of heated negotiations and an extensive bidding process, but now that it's complete DDN is wasting no time.
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Cellnet acquires gaming distie for greater ANZ penetration

Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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The acquisition of gaming software and accessories distributor Turn Left Distribution is a step into an entirely new market for Cellnet.
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TPG-VHA will be real competitor to Telstra, Optus - GlobalData

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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GlobalData technology analyst Siow Meng Soh offers his view on opportunities and challenges to the parties involved in the TPG-VHA merger.
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Leader takes over distie Anyware from Harris Tech

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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cloud services
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anyware
Leader secures Anyware Australia from Harris Technology, expanding its distribution of IT accessories and enhancing resellers' portfolio access.