MARKET MOVEMENT
Acronis acquires Synapsys
Acronis , a global provider of cybersecurity solutions , has announced the acquisition of Synapsys , its long-time partner located in Cape Town , South Africa that specialises in distributing Acronis Cyber Protection Solutions through the service provider channel . The latest move is part of the company ’ s accelerated growth plan and Acronis ’ fourth acquisition in the past 18 months .
Synapsys is a channel-centric group of companies that delivers Acronis Cyber Protection Solutions to thousands of customers through a network of subdistributors , resellers and managed service providers ( MSPs ) in South Africa and across the continent . It is comprised of two businesses : Synapsys Systems Limited , a specialist software distributor and the region ’ s authorised Acronis Distributor for on-premises solutions since 2003 , and Synapsys Distribution Limited , which services the MSP market
Serguei Beloussov , Founder and CEO , Acronis
using the Acronis Cyber Cloud service provider platform .
“ Synapsys has been a trusted and valuable partner in our efforts to extend our cyber protection solutions to organisations across the African continent . This acquisition will give their users direct access to our technology and support ,” said Serguei Beloussov , Founder and CEO , Acronis . “ At the same time , Africa is becoming a strategic growth opportunity for Acronis and acquiring Synapsys provides us with a permanent presence on the continent . The move is beneficial for Acronis , the African MSP channel , and the organisations and users that need to safeguard their workloads and systems against the modern threat landscape .”
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Citrix completes acquisition of Wrike
Citrix Systems , a global provider of digital workspace and app delivery solutions , has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Wrike , a SaaS collaborative work management solutions company , for approximately $ 2.25 billion in cash . Through the acquisition , Citrix will deliver the industry ’ s most comprehensive cloud-based work platform to empower all employees and teams to securely access , collaborate and execute all work types in the most efficient and effective way possible – across any work channel , device or location .
“ For more than three decades , Citrix has been a leader in providing digital workspace infrastructure that empowers IT organisations to securely deliver the apps , content and business services employees need to do their jobs ,” said David Henshall , President and CEO , Citrix . “ With the addition of Wrike ’ s collaborative work management capabilities , which leading companies like Walmart , Fitbit ,
David Henshall , President and CEO , Citrix
Siemens Smart Infrastructure , Chosen Foods , and many others rely on to foster more efficient and collaborative work execution , we can take things to the next level and enable people , teams and organisations to perform at their best .”
“ The need to provide a secure and simplified work experience for employees has never been more critical ,” said Mark Bowker , senior analyst for Enterprise Strategy Group . •
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