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Nvidia acquires data storage and management platform SwiftStack

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Nvidia today announced that it has acquired SwiftStack, a software-centric data storage and management platform that supports public cloud, on-premises and edge deployments. The company’s recent launches focused on improving its support for AI, high-performance computing and accelerated computing workloads, which is surely what Nvidia is most interested in here. “Building AI supercomputers is exciting […] Continue reading Nvidia acquires data storage and management platform SwiftStack→

Insight Acquires Armis To Expand Secure Endpoint Service

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Armis, a provider of a service through which organizations can discover devices connected to their networks and assess the level of risk they represent, has been acquired by Insight Partners for $1.1 billion in cash. Company CTO Nadir Izrael said the … Continue reading Insight Acquires Armis To Expand Secure Endpoint Service→

F5 Networks Buys Shape Security to Prevent Fraud

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F5 Networks this week announced it is acquiring Shape Security, a provider of a cloud service that leverages machine learning algorithms to identify instances of fraud, for roughly $1 billion in cash. Preston Hogue, senior director of security marketi… Continue reading F5 Networks Buys Shape Security to Prevent Fraud→

Aqua Security Acquires CloudSploit to Monitor Configs

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Aqua Security has acquired CloudSploit, a provider of tools for monitoring configurations of cloud services, as part of an effort to extend its cybersecurity portfolio. Rani Osnat, vice president of strategy for Aqua Security, said the acquisition fur… Continue reading Aqua Security Acquires CloudSploit to Monitor Configs→

Mirantis acquires Docker Enterprise

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Mirantis today announced that it has acquired Docker’s Enterprise business and team. Docker Enterprise was very much the heart of Docker’s product lineup, so this sale leaves Docker as a shell of its former, high-flying unicorn self. Docker itself, which installed a new CEO earlier this year, says it will continue to focus on tools […] Continue reading Mirantis acquires Docker Enterprise→

Sophos CEO: Pending Acquisition Part of Larger Services Shift

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The pending $3.9 billion acquisition of Sophos by Thoma Bravo, announced this week, is part of a larger effort to transform how cybersecurity is achieved and maintained. Sophos CEO Kris Hagerman said as the threats organizations face increase in both … Continue reading Sophos CEO: Pending Acquisition Part of Larger Services Shift→

Microsoft Acquires jClarity to Improve Java Azure Workloads

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With Azure continuing to be the backbone of Microsoft’s future, the company won’t let anything get in the way of them improving the performance and features of the service. After growth in Java workloads on the cloud service, the company is acquiring jClarity to optimize the workloads.

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Sophos Acquires Rook Security to Extend Services Strategy

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Sophos today announced it has acquired Rook Security, a provider of a managed set of detection and response services that will further advance the company’s expansion into cybersecurity services. Company CTO Joe Levy said Rook Security would enable So… Continue reading Sophos Acquires Rook Security to Extend Services Strategy→