mergers and acquisitions

ServiceNow’s hire of Hossein Nowbar as president and chief legal officer on January 5, 2026, crystallizes a broader strategic pivot: the workflow giant is stacking senior legal firepower as it accelerates an aggressive M&A program to build an AI‑native, data‑driven security and governance stack...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the consumer sector, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and growth. Over the next three to five years, companies that strategically invest in AI technologies are poised to gain significant competitive advantages. This article...

In the relentless world of software, few companies command the multifaceted influence of Microsoft. Its storied legacy, global reach, and consistent innovation make it the perennial benchmark for comparison, yet the margin for error narrows as competitors accelerate their evolution. As investors...

The landscape of the Microsoft partner ecosystem is undergoing significant transformation, with notable mergers, acquisitions, and alliances reshaping the channel's competitive edge and innovation potential. As the pace of cloud adoption accelerates, so too does the pressure on partners to...

Proofpoint’s announcement of its intent to acquire Hornetsecurity Group in a deal reportedly valued at $1 billion signals a decisive reshaping of the Microsoft 365 security landscape, introducing new synergies and fresh competitive challenges for managed service providers (MSPs), small- and...

The technology sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the escalating need for robust cybersecurity measures. This wave of consolidation reflects a strategic imperative among companies to...

Question: How to Make Money on a Google Breakup The financial world loves nothing better than a high-profile corporate breakup—unless, of course, it’s the spectacular schadenfreude that follows when Big Tech gets a little too big for its algorithmic britches. Enter Google (or, technically...

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...

In a journey that feels straight out of a tech revival saga, Microsoft has morphed from a company once chained to its legacy Windows dominance into a forward-thinking leader in cloud computing and innovation. For Windows users and tech enthusiasts alike at WindowsForum.com, Satya Nadella’s...

Norton and Avast are merging into an $8 billion antivirus empire The deal combines decades of cyber security experience. www.theverge.com

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