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Gaia-X, backed by European governments & local technology companies, seeks to offer open standards alternatives to Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform & Alibaba Cloud.

NetApp acquiring Spot for public cloud cost optimization and compute management tools. Spot partners include major MSPs & key resellers.

Netreo acquires CloudMonix, which offers Microsoft cloud monitoring services designed for MSPs (managed IT services providers), CSPs & DevOps teams.

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo acquires Exostar, a secure collaboration communications platform provider for such highly regulated industries as aerospace and defense, life sciences and healthcare.

Equinix acquires 13 data centers from Bell Canada. The deal has a 15x EV (enterprise value)/adjusted EBITDA valuation, Equinix says.

HCL acquires the majority of Symantec's enterprise consulting team from Broadcom, which retains cybersecurity software portfolio but sheds consulting assets.

Avtex acquires Communications Products Inc. (CPI), an Indiana-based contact center and communication solutions provider.