Channel markets

UiPath layoffs raise concerns in the robotic process automation (RPA) software market. But the overall trend toward IT service desk & workflow automation remains intact.

Cerner Corp., a healthcare-focused IT services company, acquires AbleVets technology consulting business.

ServiceNow hires former SAP CEO Bill McDermott. What IT service management (ITSM) partners need to know. And how SolarWinds Service Desk wants to capitalize.

Cognizant acquires Contino, an Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) consulting company.

Microsoft acquires Mover, a software platform that eases cloud file migrations to Office 365, the two companies disclosed today.

OpenText denies rumor that it may acquire Micro Focus. Separate reports recently suggested private equity firms may acquire Micro Focus's Arcsight & Fortify security software units.

Data center developer and operator ServerFarm acquires 5NINES Global Holdings, a UK-headquartered global colocation data centre provider.

Private equity firms American Securities & Lindsay Goldberg acquire AECOM's government-focused management services, including MSP & cybersecurity capabilities.