The year in review: Deals of 2023
Which of the tech industry’s deal-makers have hit the headlines this year? We take a look.
At the heart of financial services
SS&C is a software powerhouse that helps financial services and healthcare players across the world manage assets and stay on top of their game.
Powering the digital world
Cadence Design Systems might sound like quite an innocuous graphic design company, but this multibillion-dollar player is indirectly involved in everything we do nowadays.
A cyber giant
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet remains strong, with solid revenue growth, a broad-reaching solution set and impressive industry recognition.
The power behind the makers and creatives
Autodesk has a portfolio of solutions aimed at design, construction, manufacturing, engineering and film SFX, and gaming development. Considering the Africa Rising narrative, it’s a company that only has room to grow on the continent.
Silver Lake’s European adventure
One of the biggest private equity investors in the tech space, Silver Lake has turned its attention towards Europe.
A prime target
Commvault is a well-respected player in the data protection, storage and recovery space, but is it ripe for an acquisition?
Turning things around
Cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks is witnessing a financial turnaround, and made a profit for the first time.
The evolution of Motorola Solutions
With a market cap of $45 billion, Motorola Solutions is a global leader in public safety and enterprise security solutions and is well-positioned to continue on the focus of long-term value creation.
A good bet
With plenty of potential in the driverless car market, semiconductor player Analog Devices is on course for a successful future.
Only a matter of time
CyberArk has become an exceptionally well-respected cybersecurity company specialising in identity security, and it’s ripe for a big-money acquisition.
Singular focus
An up-and-coming vendor in the storage space, Pure Storage benefits from an innovative edge and a dedicated focus on its niche.
A good pedigree
Arista Networks is gunning for Cisco’s market share, and its penetration into the cloud giants stands it in good stead.