Tag Archives: mergers and acquisitions

Why Salesforce Bought Coolan, a Data Center Optimization Startup

Salesforce made a surprising move Thursday, acquiring Coolan, a three-year-old Silicon Valley startup whose software uses Big Data analytics and machine learning to help companies make smarter data center management and hardware buying decisions. Continue reading

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AWS Sweetens Developer Pitch with Cloud9 Acquisition

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has acquired cloud development startup Cloud9 on Thursday. The details of the transaction have not been disclosed. Continue reading

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Avast to Buy AVG for $1.3 Billion to Add Security Software

Avast Software agreed to buy AVG Technologies NV for $1.3 billion in cash to add software to protect mobile phones from malware. Continue reading

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VMware CEO Says It’s a ‘Good Time’ to Be Looking at Acquisitions

VMware Inc. Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger, whose parent company is in the midst of being acquired by Dell Inc., is mulling his own shopping expedition. Continue reading

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Cisco to Acquire Cloud Access Security Broker CloudLock for $293 Million

Cisco (CSCO) is set to acquire cloud access security broker CloudLock for $293 million in cash and equity. Continue reading

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