VMware Acquires Nyansa to Bolster SD‑WAN with AI‑Driven Network Analytics

Virtana Acquires Zenoss

May 14, 2025

Software

Virtana has acquired Zenoss to combine Zenoss' real-time, service-centric event intelligence with Virtana's deep hybrid-infrastructure observability and AI-driven analytics. The deal brings the two companies together under the Virtana brand to deliver a unified observability platform targeting enterprises, MSPs, and public-sector customers.

Broadcom Acquires VMware

November 22, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Broadcom Inc. completed its acquisition of VMware, Inc., a leading provider of multi-cloud and virtualization software, in a transaction valued at approximately $61 billion (plus assumed net debt). The deal brings VMware into Broadcom’s software portfolio to expand Broadcom’s infrastructure and cloud software capabilities and rebrand the combined software business under the VMware name.

IBM Acquires Instana

November 18, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire Instana, an application performance monitoring and observability company headquartered in Chicago, to strengthen IBM's hybrid cloud and AI-powered automation capabilities. The deal (financial terms not disclosed) will integrate Instana's observability platform with IBM's Watson AIOps and Cloud Paks to help customers manage complex, cloud-native applications across hybrid environments.

VMware Acquires Lastline

June 18, 2020

Cybersecurity

VMware acquired Lastline, a network detection & response and malware sandboxing company, to bolster its Intrinsic Security vision and integrate Lastline's analytics with VMware NSX and Carbon Black. The deal was announced in June 2020 and closed on June 18, 2020, with reports valuing the transaction at roughly $110 million.

Cisco Acquires Accedian from Bridge Growth Partners

October 2, 2023

Software

Cisco has completed the acquisition of Accedian, a provider of network performance analytics and end-user experience solutions, from private equity owner Bridge Growth Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed; Accedian will be integrated into Cisco’s networking and assurance portfolio to strengthen its service assurance and edge/5G capabilities.

Palo Alto Networks Acquires CloudGenix

March 31, 2020

Cybersecurity

Palo Alto Networks agreed to acquire CloudGenix, a cloud-delivered SD-WAN provider, for approximately $420 million in cash to extend its Prisma Access SASE platform. The acquisition will integrate CloudGenix’s SD-WAN technology to accelerate onboarding of remote branches and retail locations into Palo Alto Networks’ SASE offering; the CloudGenix co-founders will join Palo Alto Networks following the close, expected in the company’s fiscal fourth quarter subject to customary conditions.