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Avaya is evaluating potential takeover bids (i.e., "strategic alternatives") for the technology company. Ownership decision expected in 30 days, Avaya CEO says.

Cyberattacks increasingly target vertical markets such as the construction industry. Leverage these security & cyber insurance tips from Nixon Peabody.

Broadcom acquires Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion in cash. Norton LifeLock consumer business not included in the cybersecurity buyout.

Great Plains Communications, backed by private equity ownership, acquires InterCarrier Networks for fiber optic network expansion.

Accenture acquires Northstream, a 5G wireless & IoT (Internet of Things) consultancy to communications service providers (CSPs) & networking companies in the Nordics.

Guidehouse, backed by private equity firm Veritas Capital, acquires Navigant Consulting for lofty 14.7 times annual adjusted EBITDA based on 2019 forecasts.

Dynatrace IPO (initial public offering) shows strong investor demand for application performance monitoring (APM) & cloud infrastructure monitoring. Is Datadog IPO next?

U.S. government services provider Perspecta acquires Knight Point Systems, a managed IT services provider (MSP) & consulting firm for $250 million.