Mergers and Acquisitions

Consolidation is more than a trend; mergers and acquisitions are happening on a weekly basis. These stories help explain their impact.

Highlights

Microsoft’s Acquisition of Citus Data Poised to Benefit Partners

Here's what the deal can mean for new opportunities in the channel.

Zix Takes Aim at Competitors with AppRiver Acquisition

AppRiver is supported by a 4,500-strong MSP reseller community.

AWS’ CloudEndure Buy Boosts Migration Chops

The deal will add to the cloud giant’s services around backup and disaster recovery.

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AppDirect Doubles Down with WTG Acquisition, AppSmart Business Expansion

The AppSmart division is likely to accelerate the growth of online marketplaces and help redefine the channel for years to come.

IBM Divests Notes, Domino in $1.8 Billion Sale to HCL

IBM’s decision to sell Lotus and other software assets to HCL comes on the heels of its recent $34 billion deal to acquire Red Hat.

Citrix to Bring Micro Apps to Workspace App with Sapho Acquisition

Citrix’s acquistion of Sapho aims to provide its workspace app with a modern user experience.

Red Hat Bolsters Hybrid Cloud Management with NooBaa Buy

Providing additional internal cloud management services for customers is the aim of Red Hat’s latest acquisition.

Microsoft Acquires Alliance Partner FSLogix to Accelerate Windows Virtual Desktop Performance

The acquisition of FSLogix promises to ensure Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop service loads fast.

Seth Collins of Martin Wolf at CP Evolution 2018

Channel M&A: Know Your Multiple

Expect more mergers and acquisitions in 2019. Maybe it will be your business.

SolarWinds Acquires 8MAN for Access Rights Management

SolarWinds ARM extends the company’s expanding portfolio of security tools for MSPs, MSSPs and enterprise customers.

Microsoft Brings AI to Power BI, Acquires Startup Bot Developer

New capabilities that add artificial intelligence to Microsoft’s Power BI tool and the acquisition of startup XOXCO aim to make it easier for partners to extend AI and bots in the workplace.

IBM-Red Hat: Get Open Source Training to Prepare for Acquisition

With IBM’s Red Hat acquisition announcement still fresh, now’s the time for the channel to be sure its people are trained in Linux and open source.

IBM-Red Hat: Channel Cautiously Enthusiastic

There are pitfalls, experts admit, but the positives show wide promise for the channel, including expansion into open-source business.

IBM Buying Red Hat: Here’s How It Could Affect the Channel

Both companies have strong channel relationships and a wide range of experts say they think this move could be good for channel partners.

What the SolarWinds IPO Says About the Channel

The software provider enters the public market for the second time to disappointing results.

Sirius Spills About What Nabbed It No. 1 on the 2018 MSP 501

Sirius Computer Solutions has once again earned the top spot on the Channel Futures MSP 501 ranking list. At the upcoming Channel Partners Evolution conference, attendees will learn just what it’s done to stay at the top of the heap.