Acquisition stories - Page 16
Evoque Data Centers appoints new CEO
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Evoque Data Centers appoints Andy Stewart as new CEO, aiming for 'aggressive' global expansion in colocation and IT services. Stewart replaces Tim Caulfield.
NetApp moves to acquire Spot, eyeing application driven infrastructure
Fri, 5th Jun 2020
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public cloud
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cloud services
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netapp
NetApp acquires Spot to slash cloud costs and spur public cloud adoption, aiming to transform app-driven infrastructures.
Zscaler buys Edgewise, with its sight set on zero-trust
Fri, 29th May 2020
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multi-cloud
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casb
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cybersecurity
The acquisition indicates Zscaler's path towards improving the security of east-west communication, as well as its quest to achieve a zero-trust environment.
Cisco buys ThousandEyes, strengthening network portfolio
Fri, 29th May 2020
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microsoft
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cisco
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m&a
Cisco acquires ThousandEyes, enhancing its cloud-based network and application performance portfolio with advanced internet and cloud intelligence capabilities.
Advanced Energy develops 48v power rack for Open Compute Project
Tue, 19th May 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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open compute project
Advanced Energy has introduced a new 48-volt power rack for the Open Compute Project, aiming to enhance data centre efficiency and reduce power loss.
Venafi acquires Jetstack, brings greater security to digital transformation
Fri, 15th May 2020
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
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venafi
Venafi acquires Jetstack in an effort to enhance developer speed and enterprise security for modern applications and digital transformation.
NVIDIA announces new Mellanox SmartNIC for the modern data center
Fri, 15th May 2020
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ethernet
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nvidia
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cloud data center
NVIDIA launches Mellanox SmartNIC, ConnectX-6 Lx, for modern data centres, delivering up to 50Gb/s and boosting security, accelerating workflows.
Microsoft acquires Metaswitch, affirming investment in telcos
Fri, 15th May 2020
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uc
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
Microsoft's acquisition of Metaswitch, following its recent purchase of Affirmed Networks, underlines its deepening investment in the 5G telco sector.
NVIDIA buys Cumulus Networks in push to grow software-defined data centres
Tue, 5th May 2020
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nvidia
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software-defined data centre
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mellanox
NVIDIA is set to acquire Cumulus Networks to bolster its push into software-defined data centres, leveraging Cumulus NetQ for enhanced control and analytics.
Northern Data AG buys data center specialist Kelvin Emtech Group
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
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hpc
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it architecture
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northern data ag
Europe-based Northern Data AG has acquired Canadian data center specialist firm Kelvin Emtech Group to expand its presence in Canada and North America.
It's official: NVIDIA completes its acquisition of Mellanox for US$7 billion
Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nvidia
NVIDIA has finalised its US$7 billion acquisition of Mellanox Technologies, merging computing and networking expertise to revolutionise data centres.
Quantum names new Global Channel Chief
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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multi-cloud
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quantum computing
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recruitment
James Mundle appointed as Quantum's new global channel chief as the company expands its leadership in storing video and unstructured data.
Nutanix HCI recognised in Gartner Customers' Choice accolade
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
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hci
Nutanix has been awarded the Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Hyperconverged Infrastructure for the second year in a row.
Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion
Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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iot
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Myriota has raised A$28 million in series B funding, with a view to grow its satellite network and extend support for billions of devices.
Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Cloudscene bolsters its advisory board with execs from AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty, and NEXTDC, aiming to revolutionise the digital procurement landscape.
Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal
Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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spacetech
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iot
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myriota
Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
R&M announces sales are up, but profit is down for 2019
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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fibre
R&M has announced it has experienced increased sales in 2019, reaching CHF276.7 million, with sites now in the US East Coast and China.
Equinix acquires Packet, looks to dominate emerging bare metal market
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Equinix has acquired Packet for USD $335 million, aiming to enhance its bare metal services and accelerate enterprise digital infrastructure across the globe.
Mellanox to acquire security firm Titan IC Systems
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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edge security
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m&a
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mellanox
Titan IC Systems develops network intelligence technology that supports search and big data analytics across data centers worldwide.
Veeam completes its US$5 billion acquisition, in huge month for US M&As
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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veeam
Veeam is now officially a US-based company, with the company's headquarters soon to be relocated from Switzerland to the United States.