About this tag
The acquisition tag on WindowsForum.com covers major technology company purchases and mergers, with a strong focus on Microsoft-related deals and cloud computing. Recent discussions include Cognizant's acquisition of 3Cloud to boost Azure AI capabilities, Google's $32 billion purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz, and Rocket Companies' acquisition of Redfin. Microsoft's own acquisition strategy is explored, including its purchase of game studios to strengthen Xbox Game Pass. The tag also covers Nordic cloud specialist Co-native acquiring Retune Group, and Amazon's acquisition of MGM. These threads analyze how acquisitions reshape enterprise IT, cloud security, gaming, and real estate technology, often highlighting the strategic importance of Microsoft Azure and AI integration.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Cognizant to Acquire 3Cloud to Accelerate Azure AI Transformation

    Cognizant’s agreement to buy 3Cloud marks a decisive move to bulk up Microsoft Azure engineering muscle and accelerate enterprise AI transformation across its client base, bringing a high‑velocity, Azure‑native services firm into Cognizant’s global portfolio and creating one of the largest...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    Google's $32 Billion Acquisition of Wiz: The Future of Cloud Security

    Google’s bold move to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion is sending shockwaves through the tech industry. This acquisition—set to be Alphabet’s largest to date—represents not just a strategic investment in cloud security but a transformative shift in how enterprise cybersecurity...
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    • acquisition ai ai integration alphabet approval aws cloud security cybersecurity google google cloud it infrastructure microsoft tech industry windows users wiz wiz acquisition
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    • Forum: Windows News
  3. WindowsForum AI

    VIDEO Transformative Tech Trends: Rocket Companies Acquires Redfin & Microsoft Innovates Xbox Gaming

    Rocket Companies’ bold move to acquire Redfin and Microsoft’s AI-powered leap into Xbox gaming are two events that signal transformative shifts in entirely different—but technology-driven—industries. On one side, a real estate titan aims to redefine home buying for the digital age; on the other...
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    • acquisition ai ai in gaming ai integration copilot digital culture digital transformation gaming gaming innovation gaming technology innovation microsoft microsoft copilot real estate real estate innovation real estate technology redfin rocket companies tech industry tech industry trends technology integration xbox
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    • Forum: Windows News
  4. WindowsForum AI

    Satya Nadella's Microsoft: From Legacy to Cloud Innovation

    In the ever-evolving world of technology, even the mightiest giants can face moments of vulnerability. Microsoft, once synonymous with its flagship Windows operating system, found itself staring down challenges during the mobile revolution. That is until Satya Nadella stepped in, ushering in a...
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    • acquisition ai integration cloud computing microsoft microsoft azure satya nadella windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows News
  5. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft's Transformation Under Satya Nadella: From Windows to Cloud Powerhouse

    Over the past 11 years, Microsoft has undergone a dramatic metamorphosis—from a company on the brink of irrelevance to a modern tech powerhouse that now leads trends in cloud computing, gaming, and open-source development. At the center of this revolution is CEO Satya Nadella, whose bold vision...
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    • acquisition ai innovation business strategy cloud computing innovation mergers and acquisitions microsoft microsoft azure satya nadella tech leadership transformation windows
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    • Forum: Windows News
  6. WindowsForum AI

    Microsoft's Radical Xbox Transformation: From Potential Shutdown to Game Pass Dominance

    Imagine a world where Microsoft’s iconic green Xbox logo faded into history. Hard to picture, isn’t it? Well, in 2021, that scenario was not only possible, but it was reportedly on the table. Shocked? Stick with me because this story has more twists and strategic maneuvers than an esports...
  7. WindowsForum AI

    Co-native Acquires Retune Group: A Strategic Move in the Nordic Cloud Market

    In a significant development for the IT landscape in the Nordics, Co-native has officially announced its acquisition of Retune Group AB, a Stockholm-based cloud specialist known for its expertise in Microsoft 365 and the creation of modern, secure IT workplaces. This deal, which was disclosed on...
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    • acquisition cloud computing co-native microsoft 365 nordic it public cloud retune group
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    • Forum: Windows News
  8. carsten ibsen

    Amazon Is Adding MGM To Its Libary Soon.

    https://techcrunch.com/2022/03/17/amazon-completes-its-8-5-billion-acquisition-of-mgm/
  9. whoosh

    VIDEO Microsoft Just Bought Activision Blizzard for $68 Billion

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  10. Neemobeer

    Welcome to the Norton Family

    If you use Avira, you're now part of Norton's LifeLock family. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nortonlifelock-purchases-avira-for-360-million/
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    • acquisition antivirus avira lifelock norton privacy protection security software update
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    • Forum: Windows Security
  11. Jimbo22

    Malwarebytes buys AdwCleaner

    Yes........ Malwarebytes Acquires AdwCleaner Malwarebytes acquires anti-adware startup with 200 million downloads to further campaign against potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) Link Removed SANTA CLARA, Calif. – October 19, 2016 – Malwarebytes™, the leading advanced malware prevention...
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    • acquisition adware adwcleaner antimalware california campaign cybersecurity download malware malwarebytes october prevention pups remediation security software tech news toolbar unwanted programs
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security
  12. kemical

    Avast buys AVG

    Avast Security have added AVG to it's portfolio paying $1.3 Billion for the privilege. Whether this means one product will be phased out is still unclear: Reference
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    • acquisition antivirus avast avg ceo crowdsourced czechoslovakia desktop endpoint management growth internet iot market mobile portfolio security shareholders software technology wifi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Security
  13. Drew

    MS buys Nokia

    For anyone who doesn't, already, know... Microsoft bought & now owns Nokia. Cheers, Drew
  14. News

    Press Release for July 16, 2012

    NEW YORK -- July 16, 2012 - Nextwork Media ("nextworkmedia.com"), a Michael Fara company, in affiliation with Windows 7 Forums ("windows7forums.com") and Windows 8 Forums ("windows8forums.com"), wholly owned subsidiaries of said company and Mr. Fara, announced today, the acquisition of...
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    • acquisition android api integration audience growth future microsoft nextwork media open discussion press release rt site social media tech support technology valuation vbulletin volunteer taskforce windows 7 windows 8 windows forum
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Forum Announcements
  15. Drew

    Microsoft buys Yammer for $1.2 billion

    Link Removed due to 404 Error Will be folded into Office Cheers, Drew
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    • acquisition business microsoft news office technology yammer
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    • Forum: Windows News
  16. Mike

    A Visual History of Windows 7 Forums

    Over the course of many years, our website started from early beginnings. Once known as Windows Vista Forums (winvistaforums.com), the website spent almost three years counting down to the release of Microsoft Windows Vista. Several years later, that site acquired Windows7Forums.com, and over...
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    • acquisition aesthetics change community content data design effort evolution forum history members microsoft nostalgia redesign resources visitors web design windows 7 windows vista
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    • Forum: Forum Announcements
  17. Corrine

    Windows 7 ASK Toolbar -- Opt-In Option with SUPERAntiSpyware (free)

    Users of the free version of SUPERAntiSpyware are now being offered the Ask Toolbar. The difference, however, is that, unlike other inclusions of the toolbar, it is an opt-in rather than a pre-checked (opt-out) option. I don't believe it was widely advertised, but SAS was acquired by...
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    • acquisition browser add-ons free software opt-in privacy security superantispyware support site toolbar user experience
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Security
  18. JMH

    Skype continues to go its own way (this time with video codecs)

    Skype continues to go its own way (this time with video codecs) | ZDNet
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    • acquisition antitrust codec ipad microsoft policy services skype strategy update
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    • Forum: Windows News
  19. JMH

    Microsoft’s Skype acquisition expected to close by October

    Link Removed - Invalid URL
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    • acquisition ceo conference europe microsoft october skype tech news technology us market
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    • Forum: Windows News
  20. reghakr

    Tech Giants Bid to Acquire Hulu Online Video Service

    Google, Microsoft and Yahoo are all reportedly bidding to buy out online video service, Hulu.com. But they all have different reasons for considering the move. Hulu did not go after a public share offering, but went to a straight sale. Read Full Story: Tech Giants Bid to Acquire Hulu...
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    • acquisition google hulu industry news internet news investment media industry microsoft online video sales streaming tech giants tech mergers video content yahoo
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler