Several key, high-value moves to advance capabilities and strengthen development teams have highlighted the mergers and acquisitions space in April.
This month’s moves continue the trend of bolstering AI-powered capabilities and improving cloud solutions. Read more about which moves around the channel are reshaping innovations.
SolarWinds acquired by Turn/River in $4.4B deal
SolarWinds, a provider of IT management software, recently completed its acquisition by Turn/River Capital in a $4.4 billion deal.
The transaction was unanimously approved by SolarWinds’ Board of Directors and marks an important milestone for the company.
“With Turn/River as our new owner, we remain committed to continuing our tradition of helping customers transform their businesses through simple, powerful, and secure solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments,” said Sudhakar Ramakrishna, president and CEO of SolarWinds. “We are excited to provide operational resilience on our SolarWinds Platform by utilizing our observability, monitoring, and service desk solutions.”
SolarWinds recently launched next-generation solutions combining observability, incident response, service management, and AI-powered automation.
Torq acquires Revrod to boost multi-agent RAG capabilities
Autonomous security operations provider, Torq, has acquired Revrod, an Israeli AI startup, which will see the integration of Revrod’s multi-agent retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) advancements into the evolution of Torq HyperSOC 2.0.
“With this acquisition, and based on enterprise customer feedback, we’re confident Torq is 1.5 years ahead of our competition in delivering true autonomy for security operations,” said Ofer Smadari, the CEO and co-founder of Torq. “Revrod’s technology fundamentally changes what’s possible in a SOC. By integrating it into Torq HyperSOC 2o, we’re giving our customers the tools to operate faster and smarter than ever before.”
Through the new acquisition, the new RAG capabilities will further expand Torq’s Agentic AI system into an OmniAgent capable of deep research, planning, and execution.
Cloudflare acquires Outerbase to boost developer tools
Cloudflare has recently acquired Outerbase, a developer database company, to boost its application development capabilities for its connectivity cloud service platform.
Outerbase’s acquisition by Cloudflare is meant to enhance developers’ work within Cloudflare’s platform to make it easier for developers to build and deploy sophisticated applications. Developers will now have improved capabilities for creating database-backed, full-stack applications with AI functionality that all run on Cloudflare’s global network.
“Businesses are racing to build AI-powered applications to be as productive, innovative, and competitive as possible,” said Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare. “Our goal is to make it easy and accessible for any developer, regardless of expertise, to build database-backed applications that can scale. Outerbase’s technology and design expertise are an important factor in accelerating this improved developer experience.”
Forcepoint acquires Getvisibility, adds to AI and data security
Forcepoint, a data security provider, has acquired Getvisibility, an AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR) platform.
“Data moves fast– so does risk,” said Forcepoint CEO Ryan Windham. “By bringing together Getvisibility fully into the Forcepoint family, we’re making it possible to see risk as it happens and stop it before it spreads. We build modern DLP– and now, together with Getvisibility, we’re building out AI Mesh and risk insights to understand, adapt, and secure data before it’s lost or misused– while helping our customers embrace innovation with confidence.”
Through the acquisition, Forcepoint will expand its delivery of full-lifecycle security across hybrid environments, cloud platforms, and GenAI ecosystems from discovery and classification to real-time risk mitigation.
DNSFilter acquires Zorus to expand capabilities for MSPs
DNSFilter, a leader in cybersecurity threat filtering at the DNS layer, recently acquired Zorus, a provider of endpoint-based web filtering and user behavior analytics.
“This move brings together the best of both worlds: DNSFilter’s unmatched AI-driven threat intelligence and Zorus’ deep understanding of the MSP space,” said Ken Carnesi, CEO of DNSFilter. “DNSFilter was born in the MSP world, and this acquisition reaffirms that commitment. Brett and his team bring serious talent and focus– they live and breathe MSP. They’re not just joining us; they’re helping lead the charge. Together, we’re building something that raises the bar for what MSPs should expect– and this is just the beginning.”
Through the acquisition, Zorus’ advanced endpoint filtering technology and user behavior analytics will integrate with DNSFilter’s AI-driven threat efficacy and robust global network, adopting an MSP-first approach.
CloudBolt acquires StormForge, extending Kubernetes support
CloudBolt has announced the acquisition of StormForge, a machine learning-powered Kubernetes resource optimization platform, to optimize capabilities in CloudBolt’s FinOps platform.
“StormForge’s innovative approach to Kubernetes optimization complements our vision perfectly,” said Craig Hinkley, CEO of CloudBolt. “This acquisition is like two pieces of a puzzle snapping into place, seamlessly integrating their technology into our third-generation FinOps platform. The market has been calling for a more unified, streamlined, and intelligent way to manage costs and optimize Kubernetes operations– together, we’re delivering exactly that.”
Through the acquisition, CloudBolt will further strengthen the organization’s position in the AI/ML-driven FinOps landscape. This follows the debut of its Augmented FinOps plans in January 2024, which included the launch of the new CloudBolt Platform in October 2024.
Palo Alto Networks is acquiring Protect AI
Cybersecurity leader, Palo Alto Networks, recently announced that it intends to acquire Protect AI, a leader in securing the use of AI and machine learning (ML) applications and models.
Protect AI’s solutions and team of experts will allow Palo Alto Networks to quickly and comprehensively accelerate its vision for the recently introduced Prisma AIRS, an AI security platform.
“As AI-powered applications become more core to businesses, they bring risks traditional security tools can’t adequately handle,” said Anand Oswal, SVP and GM, Palo Alto Networks. “By extending our AI security capabilities to include Protect AI’s innovative solutions for Securing for AI, businesses will be able to build AI applications with comprehensive security. With the addition of Protect AI’s existing portfolio of solutions and team of experts. Palo Alto Networks will be well-positioned to offer a wide range of solutions for customers’ current needs, and also be able to continue innovating on delivering new solutions that are needed for this dynamic threat landscape.”
One Source to acquire CT Solutions
One Source, a technology advisory and managed IT services company, is acquiring CT Solutions, a technology consulting and support services provider.
Through this acquisition, One Source will be able to simplify the complexities of technology businesses and deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to meet evolving customer needs.
“This acquisition marks an important milestone in One Source’s growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to empowering businesses with end-to-end technology solutions,” said Tim Meng, CEO of One Source. “By integrating CT Solutions’ expertise with our existing capabilities, we can further deliver on our mission to simplify a complex technology world and help our customers achieve their business objectives.”
CT Solutions’ clients will gain access to One Source’s broader portfolio of managed IT services, strategic partnerships, and a proven track record of delivering value-driven results. The acquisition will provide enhanced resources, expanded service offerings, and unparalleled support for businesses seeking to optimize their technology investments for CT Solutions.
BSB Communications merges with Parallel Technologies
Michigan-based BSB Communications will officially operate as a division of Parallel Technologies, positioning BSB and Parallel as Mitel’s second-largest partner in the U.S. and offering more resources and support to their customers.
“Partnering with BSB Communications is a game-changer,” said BSB CEO Don Poling. “BSB’s MiVoice Business expertise will allow us to deliver even stronger communication solutions and solidify our position as a powerhouse Mitel partner.”
Peter Johnson, president of Parallel Technologies, adds, “BSB Communications has always been committed to exceeding customer expectations. Joining forces with Parallel Technologies allows us to enhance our capabilities and continue delivering top-tier services to our customers. We’re excited about this next chapter.”
IBM acquires Snowflake partner, Hakkoda
IBM is acquiring Hakkoda, Inc., a global data and AI consultancy and Snowflake partner. This acquisition will expand IBM Consulting’s data transformation services portfolio and add specialized data platform expertise to help clients prepare their data to fuel AI-powered business operations.
Hakkoda brings capabilities in migrating, modernizing, and monetizing data estates and the acquisition amplifies IBM’s ability to meet the rapidly growing demand for data services and help clients build integrated enterprise data estates that are optimized for speed, cost, and efficiency across multiple business use cases.
“IBM is at the leading edge of the consulting industry with how we’re supercharging our consultants with AI,” said Mohamad Ali, Senior Vice President and Head of IBM Consulting. “With Hakkoda’s data expertise, deep technology partnerships, and asset-centric delivery model, IBM will be even better positioned to deliver value faster to clients as they transform with AI.”
Keep up-to-date on the latest M&A moves in the channel ecosystem and how they’re helping business growth. Read more about recent moves in March that are impacting the IT channel.