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Is Ampere Computing Up for Sale?

Steve McDowell September 21, 2024

Ampere Computing, the leading vendor of server processors based on the Arm architecture, is reportedly exploring a sale, signaling a strategic pivot amidst increasing competition in the market for alternative server processors.

Quick Take: IBM Acquires Kubecost for Kubernetes Cost Monitoring & Optimization

Steve McDowell September 18, 2024

IBM announced its acquisition of Kubecost, a leading provider of Kubernetes cost monitoring and optimization software. The move aims to expand IBM’s FinOps capabilities and address the growing need for cloud infrastructure cost management.

Quick Take: Veeam Acquires Alcion

Steve McDowell September 18, 2024

Veeam, the world’s largest provider of enterprise backup and recovery solutions, announced its acquisition of Alcion, a startup focused on protecting Microsoft 365 environments from data loss. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Quick Take: Confluent Acquires WarpStream

Steve McDowell September 16, 2024

Confluent announced the acquisition of WarpStream, a Kafka-compatible streaming solution with a unique architecture. The acquisition adds a new cloud-native, bring-your-own-cloud (BYOC) product to Confluent’s portfolio, complementing its existing offerings: Confluent Cloud, a fully managed, serverless platform, and Confluent Platform, a self-managed software solution.

Quick Take: Intel Gaudi 3 on IBM Cloud

Steve McDowell September 15, 2024

IBM and Intel announced a partnership to integrate Intel’s Gaudi 3 AI accelerators into IBM Cloud, which will be available in early 2025. This collaboration

Quick Take: Rubrik Estimate-Beating Q2 Earnings

Steve McDowell September 11, 2024

Rubrik reported impressive financial results for its Q2 FY2025, significantly outperforming key metrics and analyst expectations while raising its full-year guidance.