How Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are supporting Web3 and blockchain development
We examine the cloud services offered by Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, and how they are supporting the future of Web3/blockchain development.
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security RFP Vendor Shortlist: Which vendors should you invite to your RFPs and vendor evaluations?
Launching a search for cloud security solutions? Find out who your peer buyers are evaluating among Palo Alto Networks, Orca Security, Wiz, and more.
8 questions to help you choose the right cloud security vendor
Evaluating cloud security vendors? We spoke with current customers of Aqua Security, Netskope, and more to determine the 8 key questions you should be asking during evaluation.
Top cloud security companies — and why customers chose them
We spoke with software buyers who recently purchased cloud security solutions to understand product quality, competition, and pricing. Quickly compare Aqua Security, Netskope, Lacework, and more with this Vendor Scorecard.
Analyzing Microsoft’s growth strategy: How the OS titan is building a new foundation for healthcare
We mined Microsoft's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
Israeli cloud and network security provider Perimeter 81 hits $1B valuation. Perimeter 81 competitors are Twingate, Tailscale, and Zscaler.
This news comes on the heels of its Series C round. It plans to use the funding to accelerate product development and hire more talent. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Cloud-native logging and security analytics provider Devo Technology reaches $2B valuation. Devo Technology competitors are Splunk, Panther Labs, Logz.io, and LogRhythm.
The company was last valued at $1.5B in October 2021. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Public cloud data security provider Laminar raises $30M from Salesforce and Tiger Global. Laminar competitors are Symmetry Systems and CrowdStrike.
Laminar plans to use the funding to support its sales and marketing efforts. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
In-stream data analytics and observability tech Coralogix raises $142M from investors including Advent and Brighton Park Capital. Coralogix competitors are Datadog, Logz.io, Splunk, and Better Stack.
The funding will help Coralogix expand into 10 new markets and enhance its platform. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
SaaS spend management tool Vertice raises $26M from investors including 83North. Vertice competitors are AppOmni, Beamy, Intello, Productiv, Torii, Tropic, Vendr, Zluri, and Zylo.
The funding will help Vertice accelerate operational and revenue growth. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Industrial real-time locating system (RTLS) Kinexon raises $130M from Thomas H. Lee Partners and BMW. Kinexon competitors are IntraNav, Litum, Logidot, Pozyx, Redpoint Positioning Corp, Sewio Networks, and Ubisense.
Kinexon plans to use the funds to fuel expansion across Europe and North America. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
SaaS management software Beamy raises $9M in debt and equity. Beamy competitors include AppOmni, Intello, Meta SaaS, Productiv, Torii, and Zylo.
The funding will help Beamy expand internationally and further develop its products. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
The metaverse could be tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity: These are the companies making it a reality
The metaverse is one of the hottest buzzwords in tech, and this far-reaching vision of a next-gen internet will rely upon an entire ecosystem of companies to make it a reality. We cut through the noise to explain what the metaverse is, how it's being built, and who's building it.
AMD acquires data center chipmaker Pensando for $1.9B. Pensando competitors include Ampere, Cerebras Systems, Graphcore, Groq, Habana Labs, and TensTorrent.
AMD plans to add Pensando’s distributed services platform to its own CPU, GPU, FPGA, and SoC portfolio. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Intel acquires Granulate for $650M, a trailing price/sales multiple of 130x. Granulate competitors include Densify and Opsani.
The acquisition will help Intel expand its operations in Israel. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Analyzing Intel’s growth strategy: How the tech giant is expanding to reclaim its title as the world’s largest semiconductor firm
Investment Thesis Map
We mined Intel's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
Enterprise cloud-native storage provider Nasuni raises $60M. Nasuni competitors include Panzura, CTERA, Egnyte, Cohesity, StorSimple, and TwinStrata.
Nasuni will use the funding to explore acquisition opportunities. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Analyzing VMware’s growth strategy: How the tech company is adapting to a cloud future
Investment Thesis Map
We mined VMware's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.
DataOps data integration technology provider StreamSets acquired by Software AG for $581.7M. StreamSets competitors include Upsolver, Talend, Manta, Boomi, and Hevo Data.
With the acquisition, Software AG will enter the cloud data integration market segment. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Snowflake acquires Streamlit for $800M. Streamlit competitors include Plotly.
Snowflake Computing plans to integrate Streamlit's app framework with its own platform. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Kubernetes storage platform Robin.io acquired by Rakuten Symphony. Robin.io competitors include VAST Data, SUSE, Portworx, MayaData, and Gluster.
With the acquisition, Rakuten Symphony plans to enhance its cloud platform. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Cloud email security provider Area 1 Security is acquired by Cloudflare for $162M. Area 1 Security competitors include Proofpoint, TitanHQ, and Mimecast.
The acquisition will help Cloudflare enhance its email security services. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Bloomreach hits $2.2B valuation for its e-commerce personalization technology. Bloomreach competitors include Coveo, Blueshift, Algolia, Klevu, and Syte.
This news comes on the heels of its Series F round. The company plans to use the funding to support international expansion and prepare for an IPO. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Cloudinary hits $2B valuation, a trailing price/revenue multiple of 22.2x. Cloudinary competitors include Mux, Canto, Uploadcare, TwicPics, and Brandfolder.
This news comes on the heels of a $100M investment from Blackrock. Cloudinary plans to use the funding to explore M&A opportunities. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Linode acquired by Akamai for $900M. Linode competitors include AWS, DigitalOcean, and Bluehost.
Akamai plans to tap into Linode's cloud computing capabilities to enhance its own platform and services. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.
Starburst, which provides analytics on decentralized data, sees valuation rise to $3.35B. Starburst competitors include Ahana, Dremio, and Firebolt.
This news comes on the heels of its Series D round. The company plans to use the funds to invest in product development and global expansion. Here are the top-line bullets you need to know.