Acquisition stories - Page 19
HPE ProLiant delivers 'record' benchmarking results
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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amd
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hpe
HPE is celebrating new feats of engineering and performance in two of its new servers, all thanks to the power of AMD processors.
Top four consolidate leadership in cloud services market
Tue, 6th Aug 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
AWS, Microsoft, Google and Alibaba continue their dominance in worldwide cloud infrastructure services market.
Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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spacetech
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m&a
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r&d
Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.
Gartner outlines top five public cloud IaaS providers worldwide
Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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iaas
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microsoft
Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba, Google, and IBM dominate the public cloud IaaS market, which grew by 31.3% in 2018 to USD $32.4 billion, reveals Gartner.
VMware to acquire Uhana, an AI-based network automation startup
Mon, 29th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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cloud services
Uhana is a startup company that uses deep learning and real-time artificial intelligence to automate network operations and enhance the application experience.
Gartner deems Juniper Networks a leader in data center networking
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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multi-cloud
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wireless networks
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cloud services
Gartner names Juniper Networks, Cisco, and Arista Networks as the top three leaders in data centre networking in its latest Magic Quadrant report.
VMware to acquire Bitfusion
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware is set to acquire Bitfusion, enhancing AI and ML workload management by virtualising hardware accelerators for better resource sharing and reduced costs.
Google buys enterprise cloud file storage firm Elastifile
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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storage
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Google boosts its cloud file storage with the acquisition of Elastifile, promising enhanced support for enterprise digital transformation by late 2019.
Druva acquires hybrid cloud data protection firm
Thu, 18th Jul 2019
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
Druva has acquired hybrid cloud data protection firm CloudLanes to enhance its edge-to-cloud capabilities, making data more accessible and secure.
Pure Storage launches dedicated distributor programme in APJ
Fri, 12th Jul 2019
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
The new programme adds a strategic layer of support and enablement for distributors to drive growth, add scale and extend reach into new markets.
IBM closes landmark acquisition of Red Hat for US$34 billion
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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multi-cloud
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open source
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ibm
IBM acquires Red Hat for USD $34 billion, aiming to redefine the cloud market with a robust hybrid multicloud platform based on open source technologies.
GTT to acquire KPN International
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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m&a
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gtt communications
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acquisition
GTT Communications to acquire KPN International for €50m in cash, helping to expand its network reach and client base across Europe.
Motorola Solutions Penang celebrates 45 years of innovation
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
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supply chain
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motorola
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motorola solutions
Motorola Solutions celebrates 45 years in Penang, honouring Malaysia's skilled engineers and their contributions to global tech innovation.
Intel to acquire ethernet fabric provider Barefoot Networks
Wed, 12th Jun 2019
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hyperscale
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dc
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intel
Intel announced its intent to acquire Barefoot Networks, an ethernet switch and data center software firm, to bolster its data center market position.
Hitachi and Virtusa look to advance AI in financial services
Wed, 5th Jun 2019
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fintech
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ai
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hitachi
Hitachi and Virtusa are teaming up in Silicon Valley to develop AI-based solutions for the financial services industry.
SurveyMonkey opens Dublin data centre
Tue, 28th May 2019
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storage
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data privacy
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enterprise storage
The investment is part of a broader focus to help enterprise customers have better control over their data residency.
Veeam enables secondary storage solutions with technology partner program
Wed, 22nd May 2019
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
Veeam debuts 'with Veeam' initiative, enhancing customer data-management options through strategic partnerships.
NVIDIA's data center business slumps 10% in one year
Tue, 21st May 2019
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edge computing
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ai
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nvidia
NVIDIA's data center revenue dropped 10% year-over-year to USD $634 million, but CEO Jensen Huang is optimistic about their acquisition of Mellanox.
Infratil seeks clearance to acquire up to 50% stake in Vodafone NZ
Tue, 21st May 2019
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commerce commission
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investment
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m&a
Infratil seeks approval from the Commerce Commission to acquire up to 50% of Vodafone New Zealand, with Brookfield Asset Management to own the rest.
Edge computing market to provide 'lucrative opportunities'
Wed, 15th May 2019
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
The global edge computing market is set to soar from USD $1.73 billion in 2017 to USD $16.55 billion by 2025, driven by 5G and IoT framework developments.