Mergers and AcquisitionsPE-Backed Upstack Acquires CloudAdviseAugust 10, 2021Upstack has announced its sixth acquisition of the year, this time buying CloudAdvise, a technology infrastructure advisory firm.
NetworkingNew Barracuda Networks CEO: Hatem Naguib Succeeds BJ JenkinsJoe PanettieriAugust 10, 2021Barracuda Networks names Hatem Naguib as CEO to succeed BJ Jenkins. Palo Alto Networks hires Jenkins as president.
NetworkingExit: Barracuda Networks CEO BJ Jenkins Jumps to Palo Alto NetworksJoe PanettieriAugust 10, 2021Barracuda Networks CEO & MSP partner advocate BJ Jenkins leaves to join Palo Alto Networks. Barracuda Promotes Hatem Naguib to CEO.
IT managementWipro Hires Deloitte Veteran Jason Eichenholz to Lead Global PartnershipsSharon FlorentineAugust 9, 2021Wipro hires Deloitte Consulting veteran Jason Eichenholz to drive global partnerships. Eichenholz previously built alliances with AWS, Microsoft, Google, Salesforce & more.
Private equityAtos Buyout Speculation: Will Private Equity Acquire Global IT Consulting Firm?Joe PanettieriAugust 9, 2021Private equity firms examine global IT consulting firm Atos for potential acquisition, report says. Cinven KKR, Advent & Bain may give Atos a look.
NetworkingConti Ransomware Gang Playbook Mentions MSP SoftwareJoe PanettieriAugust 8, 2021Conti Ransomware Gang Playbook mentions Atera RMM software. But the cloud software (widely used by MSPs) has not been compromised, Atera says.
NetworkingZix Secure Cloud Global MSP Partner Expansion Gains TractionJoe PanettieriAugust 8, 2021Cloud and email security provider Zix gains traction with global MSP partner expansion, Zix CEO David Wagner explains.
