Fortra (HelpSystems) Acquires FileCatalyst
January 4, 2021
Fortra (formerly HelpSystems) has acquired FileCatalyst, a Canada-based leader in accelerated enterprise file transfer, to expand its managed file transfer, cybersecurity and automation portfolio. The acquisition brings FileCatalyst's high-speed, secure file-transfer technology and industry expertise (notably in media and broadcast) into Fortra's suite of cybersecurity and automation solutions.
- Buyers
- Fortra (formerly HelpSystems)
- Targets
- FileCatalyst
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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