November 8, 2024 at 09:40AM Malwarebytes has acquired AzireVPN, a Sweden-based privacy-focused VPN provider, to enhance its product range. This move aims to strengthen Malwarebytes’ offerings in the cybersecurity and privacy sectors. The announcement was made on SecurityWeek. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Acquisition Announcement**: Malwarebytes has acquired AzireVPN, a VPN provider based in Sweden. 2. **Strategic … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 11:16AM Socure has announced its acquisition of Effectiv, a provider of fraud and risk decisioning technologies, for $136 million. This strategic move aims to enhance Socure’s predictive analytics capabilities in addressing fraud and risk management. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** – Socure, a predictive analytics firm, is acquiring Effectiv. – The acquisition amount … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 03:41AM Cyera, a data security firm, has acquired the stealth startup Trail Security for $162 million. This acquisition aims to enhance Cyera’s data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Acquisition Announcement**: Cyera has acquired Trail Security, a stealth mode startup. 2. **Technology Focus**: The acquisition is aimed at enhancing Cyera’s … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 09:02AM The French government has tabled an offer to buy key assets from struggling IT giant Atos, including Advanced Computing, Mission-Critical Systems, and Cybersecurity Products, for a value between €700 million and €1 billion. The move aims to protect strategic activities from falling into foreign hands, particularly in defense and aeronautics. … Read more
March 18, 2024 at 10:21AM Cisco completed its $28 billion acquisition of Splunk. The networking giant paid $157 per share in cash for Splunk, a leader in data analysis, security, and observability tools. Cisco plans to use Splunk’s capabilities to enhance its solution portfolio, expecting positive cash flow and EPS impact in fiscal years 2025 … Read more
December 21, 2023 at 03:27PM Cisco announced the acquisition of Silicon Valley startup Isovalent to bolster its cloud security product portfolio, without disclosing financial terms. Isovalent, which raised $70 million in venture capital, specializes in eBPF open source technology and cloud native solutions for networking and security. The acquisition adds Cilium and Tetragon products to … Read more
November 25, 2023 at 09:18PM Broadcom, a computer chip and software maker, has cleared regulatory hurdles to complete its $69 billion acquisition of cloud technology company VMware. The deal, one of the biggest technology acquisitions ever, includes $61 billion in cash and stock and the assumption of $8 billion in debt. The acquisition comes after … Read more