Tags : acquisitionIBM Offers $440 Million for DemandTec, Cloud-based Analytics Software Company[January 03, 2012] Vendor seeks to expand its portfolio of Smarter Commerce offerings. Acquisition will be folded into IBM’s software unit. Read More...Tags: cloud computing , IBM , acquisition , analytics , smarter commerce , DemandTecCenturyLink Bids $2.5 Billion for Savvis, an IT Services Provider[May 14, 2011] Acquisition at $40 per share in cash and stock represents 53 percent premium over companys stock price at the beginning of the year. Companies to create new business unit for managed hosting and cloud services. Read More... Tags: cloud services , acquisition , CenturyLink , Savvis , telecommunicationNetApp Pays $480 Million for LSI's Engenio Storage[March 11, 2011] Vendor says purchase gains it access to full motion video capture, digital video surveillance, genomics sequencing and scientific research segments. Read More... Tags: acquisition , NetApp , LSI , Engenio , StorageCarousel Industries, a Unified Communications IT Solutions Provider, to Acquire Juma Technology, a Voice and Data Systems Integrator[February 03, 2011] Deal combines two strong Avaya channel partners as Carousel makes second acquisition this year and sixth in past two years. Read More... Tags: acquisition , convergence , unified communications , Carousel Industries , Juma TechnologyCisco Snags Pari Networks, Network Security Risk Management Provider[January 31, 2011] Acquisition gains Cisco additional engineers and fits into its smart service network management initiative. Read More... Tags: security , Cisco , acquisition , network , Pari NetworksDell Nabs Managed Security Provider SecureWorks[January 04, 2011] Vendor builds out IT-as-a-Service profile seeking credibility as managed service security provider. Read More... Tags: security , Dell , acquisition , managed services , SecureWorksHP Pays $1.5B for ArcSight Security Software Maker[September 13, 2010] Acquisition adds real-time event monitoring to security portfolio. Marks second security-related purchase in last month and fourth buy since Hurds departure. Read More... Tags: security , HP , acquisition , hewlett-packard , ArcSightIntel Pays $7.7B for McAfee Security[August 19, 2010] Chip giant enters security market with largest acquisition in companys 42-year history. Read More... Tags: security , software , Intel , acquisition , McAfeeSonicWall Completes $717 Million Buyout by Investment Firm[July 27, 2010] SonicWall Completes $717 Million Buyout by Investment Firm Read More... Tags: security , acquisition , network , SonicWall , Thoma BravoAvnet Extends Reach Into Indonesia[April 08, 2010] Expands footprint in AP region with purchase of $60 million, enterprise-focused distributor. Read More... Tags: acquisition , distribution , Datamation , Avnet , IndonesiaAvnet Extends Reach Into Indonesia[April 08, 2010] Avnet Extends Reach Into Indonesia Read More... Tags: acquisition , distribution , Datamation , Avnet , IndonesiaAvnet To Acquire Data Center Distributor Bell Micro For $252 Million[April 01, 2010] Officials point to Bell Micros data center and embedded systems business, expanded customer base, strong financial position. Read More... Tags: data center , acquisition , Avnet , Bell Micro , StorageNovell Dismisses $2 Billion Buyout Bid[March 29, 2010] Claims $5.75 per share cash proposal by institutional investor "undervalues" the company and its growth prospects Read More... Tags: acquisition , Novell , buyoutNovell Dismisses $2 Billion Buyout Bid[March 29, 2010] Novell Dismisses $2 Billion Buyout Bid Read More... Tags: acquisition , Novell , buy outOracle Secures Unconditional EU Approval for Sun Takeover[January 24, 2010] Acquisition formalizes database vendors move into hardware market. Read More... Tags: open source , Oracle , Sun Microsystems , acquisition , European UnionCisco Quietly Snaps Up Network Security Start-up[January 07, 2010] Vendor acquires Rohati Systems, led by former Cisco employees. Read More... Tags: security , networking , Cisco , acquisition , RohatiCisco Finally Wins Control of Tandberg[December 04, 2009] Vendor garners 90 percent of outstanding shares to proceed with acquisition. Read More... Tags: Cisco , acquisition , Tandberg , video conferenceLogitech Bids $405 Million for Video Conferencing Maker[November 13, 2009] Acquisition delivers mid-range, HD video communications solutions and thousands of new accounts Read More... Tags: acquisition , video conferencing , transaction , Logitech , LifeSizeHP To Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion[November 12, 2009] Deal broadens networking portfolio, cements data center strategy, widens position in China market. Read More... Tags: networking , HP , acquisition , Enterprise , 3ComUncertainty Clouds Cisco Tandberg Deal[November 11, 2009] Less than 10 percent of Tandbergs shareholders accept tender offer, suggest bid is too low Read More... Tags: Cisco , acquisition , video conferencing , transaction , TandbergCisco $3 Billion Tandberg Purchase Heats Up Video Conferencing Market[October 08, 2009] Acquisition prompts new TelePresence business unit Read More... Tags: video , Cisco , acquisition , Tandberg , teleconference |
Solutions in a Small World (Latin America): Sealed with a KissEven in today’s Internet-dominated world, in-person business connections still make strong impressions. But face-to-face marketers must be aware of cultural disconnects, explains AMD’s Gerald Youngblood. |

