Like Sipera Systems, Inc.

closed 10/4/2011 via Market Wire

Avaya Inc., acquired Sipera Systems, Inc.

See 3213 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, announced it has acquired Sipera, a worldwide provider of Unified Communications (UC) solutions, including Session Border Control (SBC) functionality and a range of UC security applications. Sipera will become a fully integrated part of Avaya.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: Sipera Systems, Inc.
Sipera Systems is the worldwide market leader in communications security solutions that simplify and accelerate the adoption of VoIP and Unified Communications (UC). Sipera's award-winning UC-Sec security appliances protect up to 1 million UC devices in enterprises around the world.
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closed 7/6/2011 via Market Wire

Sophos, Plc, acquired Astaro Corporation

See 3017 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Global IT security and data protection company Sophos announced that it has completed its acquisition of network security vendor Astaro Corp. Astaro develops and markets integrated network security solutions that deliver high-quality protection at low cost.
buyer parent: Apax Partners
buyer: Sophos, Plc (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Sophos is a provider of encryption, endpoint security, web, email, and network access control solutions backed by SophosLabs -- a global network of threat intelligence centers. Sophos is committed to providing security and data protection solutions that are simple to manage, deploy and use. "
 target: Astaro Corporation
Astaro Corporation develops and markets integrated network security solutions that deliver high-quality protection at low cost. Distributed by a growing network of over 2500 resellers, more than 56000 Astaro installations protect business, school and government networks against IT security threats.
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announced 6/2/2017 via PR Newswire

AT&T, will acquire Vyatta

See 2995 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: AT&T, an American multinational telecommunications conglomerate, has agreed to buy the Vyatta network operating system and associated assets of Brocade Communications Systems. Vyatta provides software-based virtual router, virtual firewall and VPN products for Internet Protocol networks.
buyer: AT&T (T:$172,920.00)
AT&T Inc. helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high-speed Internet and voice services. They’re the world’s largest provider of pay TV. They offer the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider. "
 target parent: Broadcom Limited
target: Vyatta
Vyatta provides software-based virtual router, virtual firewall and VPN products for Internet Protocol networks (IPv4 and IPv6). The Brocade 5600 vRouter (formerly Vyatta 5600 vRouter) is the networking industry leader in software innovation.
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closed 9/12/2016 via PR Newswire

Providence Equity Partners Inc., acquired Untangle

See 2838 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Untangle® Inc., a leader in comprehensive network security for small-to-medium business, announced that it has been acquired by Providence Strategic Growth (PSG), the growth equity affiliate of Providence Equity Partners, a global private equity firm with $47 billion in assets under management.
buyer: Providence Equity Partners Inc.
Providence is a premier, global asset management firm with $47 billion in assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses. Providence pioneered a sector-focused approach to private equity investing. "
 target parent: Total Defense, Inc.
target: Untangle
Untangle is an innovator in cybersecurity designed specifically for the below-enterprise market, safeguarding businesses, home offices, nonprofits, schools and governmental organizations. Untangle's award-winning network security solutions are trusted by over 40,000 customers around the world.
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closed 8/3/2015 via BusinessWire

Ciena Corporation, acquired Cyan, Inc.

See 2994 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ciena Corporation, the network specialist, announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Cyan, Inc., a leading provider of next-generation software and platforms to enable open, agile and scalable software-defined networks, pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement.
buyer: Ciena Corporation (CIEN:$3,503.50)
Ciena is the network specialist. Ciena collaborates with customers worldwide to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and fundamentally change the way they perform and compete. "
 target: Cyan, Inc. (CYNI:$117.45)
Cyan enables network transformation. The company’s SDN, NFV, and packet-optical solutions deliver orchestration, agility, and scale to networks, that until now, have been static and hardware driven.
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announced 4/21/2014 via BusinessWire

Total Defense, Inc., will acquire Untangle

See 2862 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Total Defense, Inc., a leading Internet security company, has entered into an agreement with Untangle, Inc., a leading network software and appliance company, whereby Untangle will merge with its consumer business line.
buyer parent: Updata Partners
buyer: Total Defense, Inc.
Total Defense is a global leader in Internet security. The company develops Internet and threat management solutions that defend millions of consumers and small businesses across the world. "
 target: Untangle
Untangle is a network software and appliance company that provides the most complete multi-function firewall and Internet management application suite available. Their apps are designed to meet the network policy demands of organizations large and small.
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closed 6/4/2013 via PR Newswire

Converted Organics, Inc., merged with Finjan Software

See 2203 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Converted Organics Inc. announced the successful completion of a merger transaction with Finjan, Inc. The acquisition of Finjan, comprising numerous patents and other intellectual property dating back to 1996 until the year 2030, positions Converted Organics to pursue additional licensing and enforcement programs in the security industry.
buyer: Converted Organics, Inc. (COIN:$1.52)
Converted Organics Inc. trades on the OTC Markets under the stock symbol COIN. "
 target parent: AmbironTrustWave
target: Finjan Software (FNJN:$16.95)
Finjan is a leading online security and technology company which owns a portfolio of patents, related to software that proactively detects malicious code and thereby protects end-users from identity and data theft, spyware, malware, phishing, trojans and other online threats.
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closed 11/5/2012 via Market Wire

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., acquired Vyatta

See 2995 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Brocade announced that it will acquire privately held Vyatta. Vyatta is based in Belmont, Calif. and is a networking industry innovator through its software-based network operating system that is highly relevant for multiple applications in network virtualization, software-defined networking (SDN) and private/public cloud computing platforms.
buyer: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (BRCD:$2,382.24)
Brocade delivers the industry's leading platforms, solutions, and services for intelligently connecting, managing, and optimizing IT resources in shared storage environments. "
 target: Vyatta
Vyatta provides network routing and security software and hardware appliances. It offers network routing, security, and traffic management software solution that enables administrators to leverage the performance of Intel/AMD hardware, as well as run in VMWare, Xen, and HyperV virtual environments.
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closed 1/10/2012 via PR Newswire

ThreatMetrix, Inc., acquired TrustDefender

See 2203 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ThreatMetrix™, the fastest-growing provider of integrated cybercrime prevention solutions, announced that it has acquired the Australian-based company TrustDefender, a recognized leader of secure browsing technology to stop man-in-the-browser attacks and provide malware protection.
buyer: ThreatMetrix, Inc.
ThreatMetrix is a provider of integrated cybercrime prevention solutions. The ThreatMetrix™ Cybercrime Defender Platform helps companies protect customer data and secure transactions against fraud, malware, data breaches, as well as man-in-the browser (MitB) and Trojan attacks. "
 target parent: Nexbis Ltd
target: TrustDefender
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, TrustDefender delivers security and fraud detection technology to protect enterprises and their customers at the device and transaction level from online fraud.
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closed 3/2/2011 via Market Wire

Cisco Systems, Inc., acquired Pari Networks

See 2979 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cisco has announced that it has completed its acquisition of privately-held Pari Networks, a leading provider of network configuration and change management (NCCM) and compliance management solutions.
buyer: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO:$48,026.00)
Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Dominating the market for Internet protocol-based networking equipment,Cisco provides routers and switches used to direct data, voice, and video traffic. "
 target: Pari Networks
Pari Networks, Inc. provides network security risk and policy compliance management solutions to enterprises and managed security service providers.
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closed 6/22/2010 via Market Wire

TrustWave Corp., acquired Breach Security Inc.

See 2255 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Trustwave, a leading provider of information security and compliance solutions, announces it has acquired Breach Security, a leading provider of web application firewall technology. A web application firewall is an appliance or software that provides protection for web applications against attacks.
buyer parent: AmbironTrustWave
buyer: TrustWave Corp.
Trustwave is the leading provider of on-demand and subscription-based information security and payment card industry compliance management solutions to businesses and government entities throughout the world. "
 target: Breach Security Inc.
Breach Security, Inc. is the leading provider of real-time, continuous web application integrity and security that protects sensitive web-based information. Breach Security’s products protect web applications from hacking attacks and data leakage, and ensure applications operate as intended.
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closed 11/3/2009 via BusinessWire

M86 Security, acquired Finjan Software

See 2203 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: M86 Security, a global provider of Web and messaging security products, announced the acquisition of Finjan, a leading provider of secure Web gateway solutions for enterprises. This acquisition adds Finjan’s line of enterprise-class secure Web gateway and SaaS-based solutions to M86 Security’s portfolio of security solutions.
buyer: M86 Security
M86 Security is a global provider of Web and messaging security products, delivering comprehensive protection to more than 20,000 customers and over 16 million users worldwide. "
 target: Finjan Software (FNJN:$16.95)
Finjan is a leading provider of unified Web security solutions for the enterprise market. Finjan’s web security solutions enable control, security and compliance for organizations’ web productivity, liability and security needs, regardless of location.
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closed 10/14/2009 via Company Press Release

Barracuda Networks, acquired Purewire, Inc.

See 2203 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Barracuda Networks Inc., the worldwide leader in content security appliances, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Purewire Inc., an award-winning SaaS-based secure Web gateway provider.
buyer: Barracuda Networks (CUDA:$372.51)
Barracuda Networks Inc. is the worldwide leader in email and Web security appliances. Barracuda Networks also provides world-class IM protection, application server load balancing, Web application security, message archiving, and backup and disaster recovery solutions. "
 target: Purewire, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Purewire secures business and social interactions on the Web. Founded by veteran security industry entrepreneurs, the company offers Web security-as-a-service to increase ROI and lower the total cost of security for businesses.
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closed 4/21/2009 via Market Wire

Symantec Corporation, acquired Mi5 Networks

See 2203 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Symantec Corp. announced that it has expanded its security portfolio by offering new Protection Suites for small business and enterprise customers and adding Web security technology through the acquisition of Mi5 Networks.
buyer: Symantec Corporation (SYMC:$2,472.00)
Symantec is a global leader in infrastructure software, enabling businesses and consumers to have confidence in a connected world. The company helps customers protect their infrastructure, information and interactions by delivering software and services that address risks to security. "
 target: Mi5 Networks
Mi5 Networks provides the fastest web security appliances and deepest protection against web-based threats. Mi5 lets you reduce risk of confidential data loss and productivity loss from inappropriate websites, malicious downloads and phone home traffic from infected PCs – all from a single platform.
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closed 11/12/2008 via BusinessWire

8e6 Technologies merged with Marshal Limited,

See 3193 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Marshal, a UK-based leader in email and Web content security software and technology, and 8e6 Technologies, a US-based leader in Web filtering appliances and technology, announced their agreement to merge and forms the new company, Marshal8e6.
buyer: Marshal Limited
Marshal8e6 is a global provider of Web and email security products. We are the only security company able to provide integrated, reliable and effective enterprise-class multi-layered solutions. "
 target: 8e6 Technologies
8e6 Technologies is the authority and leading provider of appliance-based Internet filtering, Internet monitoring and reporting solutions for business, education, government and ISPs worldwide.
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closed 7/13/2006 via BNC Analysis

SurfControl, Inc., acquired BlackSpider Technologies, Ltd.

See 521 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: UK-based net security firm SurfControl has bought email filtering firm BlackSpider for around £20m plus an agreement to take on £1.2m in short-term debts. SurfControl said the deal would allow it to add an on-demand email and web security service to its portfolio.
buyer: SurfControl, Inc.
SurfControl provides an offering of security solutions to protect its customers from Internet threats, deliver business and regulatory compliance, and enable business continuity. The company protects more than 16 million users in over 25,000 customers worldwide, and employs more than 600 people. "
 target: BlackSpider Technologies, Ltd.
At BlackSpider Technologies, we’re dedicated to solving your email and web security problems by delivering greater protection at lower cost. We are the only company in the market created to focus exclusively on current and evolving email and web security threats.
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closed 8/16/2006 via BusinessWire

Cisco Systems, Inc., acquired Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc.

See 2136 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Cisco Systems has completed the acquisition of privately-held Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc. of Portsmouth, NH. With the close of the transaction, the Meetinghouse team and products have been integrated into Cisco's Wireless Networking Business Unit, reporting to vice president and general manager, Brett Galloway.
buyer: Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO:$48,026.00)
Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. "
 target: Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc.
Meetinghouse provides a client-side 802.1X supplicant security software that allows enterprise customers to restrict network access to only authorized users and/or host devices attempting to gain access to networked resources through both wired and wireless media.
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closed 4/25/2006 via BusinessWire

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., purchased a minority stake in Authentium, Inc.

See 209 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., which builds value of revenue-stage information technology and life sciences companies, announced today that it co-led a $15 million Series A financing in Authentium, Inc. of West Palm Beach, FL with Westbury Partners of Hauppauge, New York. Safeguard provided $5.5 million of capital.
buyer: Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (SFE:$0.00)
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. advances the value of revenue-stage information technology and life sciences companies. Safeguard provides growth capital as well as a range of strategic, operating and management resources to help its partner companies build value in their businesses. "
 target: Authentium, Inc.
Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Authentium develops core operating system encapsulation, file and application defense, data interception and data analysis technologies for inclusion in its flagship Extensible Security Platform (ESP).
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closed 6/3/2021 via Company Press Release

Microsoft Corporation, acquired ReFirm Labs, Inc.

See 1415 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Microsoft has acquired ReFirm Labs, enriching the company's firmware analysis and security capabilities across devices that form the intelligent edge. ReFirm is the developer of Binwalk, an open-source software product that defends thousands of potential entry points into a user's network by providing deep visibility into device vulnerabilities.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT:$159,969.00)
Microsoft is the leading software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. They offer Business Software, Design Tools, Developer Tools, Home & Educational Software, Tablets, Search, Advertising, Cloud Computing and more. "
 target: ReFirm Labs, Inc.
ReFirm Labs is a provider of proactive IoT and firmware security solutions. Its Binwalk Enterprise product detects and reports potential zero-day vulnerabilities, hidden crypto keys, backdoor passwords, and known vulnerabilities in IoT devices without needing access to source code.
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announced 6/2/2021 via Company Press Release

Symphony Technology Group, will acquire FireEye

See 2235 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FireEye, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the FireEye Products business, including the FireEye name, to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG). FireEye offers a single platform that blends innovative security technologies and nation-state grade threat intelligence.
buyer: Symphony Technology Group
Symphony Technology Group (STG) is the private equity partner to market leading companies in data, software, and analytics. The firm brings expertise, flexibility, and resources to build strategic value and unlock the potential of innovative companies. "
 target: FireEye (FEYE:$962.21)
FireEye is the intelligence-led security company. Working as a seamless, scalable extension of customer security operations, FireEye offers a single platform that blends innovative security technologies and nation-state grade threat intelligence.
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closed 10/4/2011 via Market Wire

Avaya Inc., acquired Sipera Systems, Inc.

See 3213 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, announced it has acquired Sipera, a worldwide provider of Unified Communications (UC) solutions, including Session Border Control (SBC) functionality and a range of UC security applications. Sipera will become a fully integrated part of Avaya.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: Sipera Systems, Inc.
Sipera Systems is the worldwide market leader in communications security solutions that simplify and accelerate the adoption of VoIP and Unified Communications (UC). Sipera's award-winning UC-Sec security appliances protect up to 1 million UC devices in enterprises around the world.
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announced 1/30/2018 via BNC Analysis

Avaya Inc., will acquire Spoken Communications

See 20 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya Holdings, a business communications company based in Santa Clara, Calif. has agreed to acquire Seattle’s Spoken Communications. Spoken Communications uses speech recognition technology to automate processes in call centers.
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, networking and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: Spoken Communications
Spoken Communications unleashes the power of conversations to help businesses transform the customer experience. In use by major brands, Spoken ConversationCenter, Contact Center as a Service platform provides a set of AI enabled conversational services delivered from a cloud-first platform.
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closed 7/17/2017 via PR Newswire

Extreme Networks, purchased Networking Business from Avaya Inc.

See 3509 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Extreme Networks, Inc. announced that it has completed its acquisition of Avaya, Inc.'s networking business. Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, networking and related services to companies of all sizes around the world.
buyer: Extreme Networks (EXTR:$535.26)
Extreme Networks, Inc. (EXTR) delivers software-driven networking solutions that help IT departments everywhere deliver the ultimate business outcome: stronger connections with customers, partners and employees. "
 seller parent: SilverLake
seller: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
The acquisition includes the networking business of Avaya Inc. Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, networking and related services to companies of all sizes around the world.
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closed 5/28/2015 via Market Wire

Avaya Inc., acquired Esna Technologies Inc.

See 13096 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya announced it has completed the acquisition of Esna Technologies Inc., a provider of real-time collaboration and communications software, to accelerate the adoption of communications-enabled applications for both enterprises and midmarket companies.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya is a leading provider of solutions that enable customer and team engagement across multiple channels and devices for better customer experience, increased productivity and enhanced financial performance. "
 target: Esna Technologies Inc.
Esna is a leading provider of real-time communication and collaboration solutions. Esna makes it easy for businesses and individuals to connect, communicate and collaborate with one another by embedding unified communications and real-time collaboration inside the applications they use every day.
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closed 4/15/2015 via BNC Analysis

Avaya Inc., acquired KnoahSoft, Inc.

See 47 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya is acquiring KnoahSoft, a company that provides workforce optimization (WFO) solutions that deliver organizations enterprise-level interaction recording; quality; performance and workforce management; and analytics functionality with the lowest total cost of ownership.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: KnoahSoft, Inc.
KnoahSoft provides workforce optimization (WFO) solutions that deliver organizations enterprise-level interaction recording; quality; performance and workforce management; and analytics functionality with the lowest total cost of ownership.
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announced 7/2/2014 via BusinessWire

Spirent Communications plc, will purchase Technology Business Unit from RADVISION Ltd.

See 307 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Spirent Communications plc, a leading communications technology company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Radvision’s Technology Business Unit (TBU), the part of the Radvision business responsible for delivering industry-leading developer solutions.
buyer: Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT:$457.90)
Spirent Communications plc is a global leader in test and measurement inspiring innovation within development labs, communication networks and IT organisations. They deploy life-enriching communications networks, devices, services and applications. "
 seller parent: SilverLake
seller: RADVISION Ltd.
Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Radvision Technology Business Unit (TBU), offers a complete development and test suite for Voice and Video over IP communications, including Voice over LTE (VoLTE),
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closed 3/31/2014 via PR Newswire

Camber Corporation, purchased IT Consulting Services from Avaya Government Solutions

See 593 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Camber Corporation, a premier professional services organization that provides IT solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the IT consulting services business from Avaya Government Solutions, a subsidiary of Avaya Inc. Avaya Government Solutions is an IT services and core communications provider for the federal government.
buyer parent: New Mountain Capital, LLC
buyer: Camber Corporation
Camber Corporation is a premier professional services organization that provides solutions in systems engineering, intelligence, cyber security, information technology, unmanned systems, modeling and simulation, training and threat mitigation. "
 seller parent: SilverLake
seller: Avaya Government Solutions
The IT consulting services business of Avaya Government Solutions consist of approximately 530 employees in the IT, software development and engineering, network architecture and engineering, and program management fields who support solutions for the Defense and Civil government markets.
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closed 10/1/2013 via Market Wire

Avaya Inc., acquired ITNavigator

See 295 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya announced it has acquired ITNavigator, a leader in cloud, social media, reporting and management solutions. The acquisition will bolster Avaya's Contact Center solutions for interaction, experience and performance management as well as expand its Collaborative Cloud portfolio with cloud-based social media and end-to-end management.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: ITNavigator
ITNavigator specializes in the establishment and operation of seamlessly integrated unified communication and contact center management systems. The company is dedicated to delivering proven and innovative products and services tailored specifically to the unified communication needs of companies.
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closed 6/5/2012 via

Avaya Inc., acquired RADVISION Ltd.

See 1741 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: RADVISION LTD., a leading technology and end-to-end solution provider for unified visual communications, announced that it has completed its previously announced sale to Avaya. RADVISION is a leading provider of videoconferencing and telepresence technologies over IP and wireless networks.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: RADVISION Ltd.
RADVISION is a leading provider of videoconferencing and telepresence technologies over IP and wireless networks. It teams with its channel and service provider partners to offer end-to-end visual communications that help businesses collaborate more efficiently.
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closed 10/19/2011 via Market Wire

Avaya Inc., acquired Aurix Ltd.

See 1786 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya, a global provider of business communications and collaboration systems and services, announced it has acquired Aurix, a global provider of speech analytics and audio data mining technology. Aurix's patented technology enables real-time identification, search and data mining of large volumes of audio and audio-visual material.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: Aurix Ltd.
Aurix Ltd. is a global provider of phonetic speech search and analytics technology. Working with a network of technology partners, service delivery professionals and resellers, Aurix provides solutions that help improve efficiency and generate business intelligence.
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closed 10/4/2011 via Market Wire

Avaya Inc., acquired Sipera Systems, Inc.

See 3213 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya, a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, announced it has acquired Sipera, a worldwide provider of Unified Communications (UC) solutions, including Session Border Control (SBC) functionality and a range of UC security applications. Sipera will become a fully integrated part of Avaya.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: Sipera Systems, Inc.
Sipera Systems is the worldwide market leader in communications security solutions that simplify and accelerate the adoption of VoIP and Unified Communications (UC). Sipera's award-winning UC-Sec security appliances protect up to 1 million UC devices in enterprises around the world.
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closed 7/7/2011 via PR Newswire

Glowpoint, Inc., purchased Telepresence & Video Conferencing Assets from Avaya Inc.

See 1626 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Glowpoint, a leading global provider of cloud managed video services, announced that it has completed its acquisition of certain assets that Avaya used in its "Managed Service for Video" offering. The assets acquired include telepresence and video conferencing endpoints and network infrastructure utilized to deliver cloud managed video services.
buyer: Glowpoint, Inc. (GLOW:$13.63)
Glowpoint is a leading provider of advanced video communications solutions. Its suite of advanced and robust telepresence and video communications service solutions empower global organizations to dramatically enhance the impact and productivity of their internal and external communications. "
 seller parent: Silver Lake Partners
seller: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global leader in enterprise communications systems. The company provides Unified Communications, Contact Centers, Data solutions and related services directly and through its Channel partners to leading businesses and organizations around the world.
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announced 6/2/2010 via BNC Analysis

Essar Group, will acquire AGC Networks

See 4451 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Conglomerate Essar Group has agreed to acquire Avaya's entire 59.13% stake in AGC Networks for $44.5m. AGC Networks, earlier known as Avaya GlobalConnect, is a converged communications company offering provider focused solutions on the India and Australia market.
buyer: Essar Group
Essar Global Limited is a diversified business corporation with a balanced portfolio of assets in the manufacturing and services sectors of Steel, Energy, Power, Communications, Shipping Ports & Logistics, and Construction. Essar Global has offices in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. "
 target parent: Silver Lake Partners
target: AGC Networks (:$658.74)
AGC Networks is India’s leading enterprise communication solution integrator delivering customized business solutions that help organizations accelerate revenue growth, increase market penetration, optimize operating costs and improve employee productivity.
price ($mm)
$17*
rev ($mm)
$116
EBITDA ($mm)
$12
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
0.2x
closed 5/27/2009 via BNC Analysis

Avaya Inc., acquired Agile Software NZ Limited

See 1577 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: In an effort to better align itself with the needs of mid-sized contact centers, Avaya has purchased Agile Software NZ. Agile created and developed the call center software that Avaya currently markets to its midsized customers. With this acquisition, Avaya brings the team in-house to gain greater control over the development of the technology.
buyer parent: Silver Lake Partners
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more than one million businesses worldwide, including 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500(R). Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol telephony systems and communications software applications and services. "
 target parent: The Comworth Group
target: Agile Software NZ Limited
With Agile’s depth of experience across a wide variety of industry verticals and the committed support of world leading organisations, Agile has the expertise, the know-how and the tools to help organisations get a superior return on the investments they make in communications technologies.
price ($mm)
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closed 10/26/2007 via PR Newswire

Silver Lake Partners, TPG Capital, acquired Avaya Inc.

See 296 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya Inc., Silver Lake and TPG Capital today announced that Silver Lake and TPG Capital have completed the acquisition of Avaya in a transaction valued at approximately $8.3 billion.
buyer: Silver Lake Partners
buyer: TPG Capital
TPG is a leading global private investment firm with approximately $45 billion of capital under management across a family of funds. TPG's investment philosophy has been to create value by investing in change - change created by industry trends, economic cycles or specific company circumstances. "
 target: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more than one million businesses worldwide, including 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500(R). Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol telephony systems and communications software applications and services.
price ($mm)
$7,265
rev ($mm)
$5,235
EBITDA ($mm)
$679
EV / rev
1.4x
EV / EBITDA
10.7x
closed 11/16/2006 via PR Newswire

Avaya Inc., acquired Traverse Networks

See 2980 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya Inc., a leading global provider of business communications applications, systems and services, today announced it has acquired Traverse Networks, a privately held developer of enterprise mobility solutions for unified communications, based in Fremont, Calif.
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more than one million businesses worldwide, including 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500(R). Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol telephony systems and communications software applications and services. "
 target: Traverse Networks
Traverse Networks is a developer of enterprise mobility solutions for unified communications. Traverse's server software and user-friendly mobile handset interface deliver professional call handling applications and sophisticated voice mail management to mobile devices.
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closed 10/4/2004 via PR Newswire

Avaya Inc., acquired Spectel

See 3829 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya Inc., AV a leading global provider of business communications software, systems and services, today announced it has completed the purchase of Spectel, a world leader in audio and web conferencing solutions, for approximately $103 million in cash.
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more than one million businesses worldwide, including 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500(R). Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol telephony systems and communications software applications and services. "
 target: Spectel
Spectel is the market-leading provider of integrated conferencing solutions for conferencing service providers and enterprises worldwide. The company's award-winning voice and web conferencing platforms, applications and professional services facilitate real-time communication among business users.
price ($mm)
$103
rev ($mm)
$57
EBITDA ($mm)
$11
EV / rev
1.8x
EV / EBITDA
9.8x
announced 4/30/2021 via BNC Analysis

Route Mobile Limited, will acquire Phonon.in

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Route Mobile Limited an Indian technology service provider for the mobile communications, has announced that it will acquire Phonon.in a provider automated customer interaction solutions for airlines, travel and leisure companies, banks, insurers, financial services enterprises and web portals in India and GCC countries.
buyer: Route Mobile Limited (BSE:543228:$177.33)
Route Mobile Limited, based in India, is a technology service provider for mobile communications industry with a focus on messaging & voice solutions. It has developed an indigenous technology platform to support Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), OTT Players, Enterprises, Aggregators and Resellers. "
 target: Phonon.in
Phonon.in provides automated customer interaction solutions for airlines, travel and leisure companies, banks, insurers, financial services enterprises and web portals in India and GCC countries. Phonon automates 1 million+ daily customer interactions over voice, SMS and email.
price ($mm)
$3.86
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 8/6/2020 via PR Newswire

AVC Technologies, will acquire Kandy Communications

See 221 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: American Virtual Cloud Technologies, Inc. will acquire Kandy Communications, an industry-leading, multi-tenant, scalable cloud communications platform. The acquisition will combine AVCtechnologies' customer service with Kandy's proprietary platform to provide a best-in-class, end-to-end communication experience for channel partners and end users.
buyer: AVC Technologies (WRLS:$0.00)
AVCtechnologies makes comprehensive and innovative cloud-based UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service), Cybersecurity, and IT solutions simple for over 900 enterprise customers, including 350+ managed service clients. "
 target parent: Ribbon Communications Inc.
target: Kandy Communications
Kandy, a division of Ribbon, is a cloud-based, real-time communications platform offering proprietary UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service), CPaaS (Communications Platform as a Service), and CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service) capabilities.
price ($mm)
$59
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 4/24/2019 via BNC Analysis

NobelBiz, Inc, acquired NexInteractive Inc.

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: NobelBiz, the leading innovator in the Contact Center Technology industry, has acquired NexInteractive, a cloud contact center software provider. NexInteractive offers a feature-rich solution that enable users to handle multiple calls, quickly route calls, review call history logs, and more.
buyer: NobelBiz, Inc
NobelBiz is the leading innovator in the Contact Center Technology industry. NobelBiz provides World-Class Voice, Cloud Contact Center and Business Intelligence solutions to contact centers globally. NobelBiz transforms Contact Centers into higher-performing Intelligent Contact Centers. "
 target: NexInteractive Inc.
NexInteractive is a cloud contact center software provider. NexInteractive offers a feature-rich solution that enable users to handle multiple calls, quickly route calls, review call history logs, and more. Their call center software solution manages over 4 million calls daily worldwide.
price ($mm)
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closed 2/12/2018 via GlobeNewswire

CoreDial, acquired Voice4net

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: CoreDial, LLC, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform provider enabling channel success with cloud communications, announced it acquired Voice4Net, an award-winning provider of Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions.
buyer: CoreDial
CoreDial, LLC is a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform provider enabling channel success with cloud communications. With no hardware or software to buy, their customers deliver valuable end-user solutions, while creating margin rich recurring revenues and building value in their brand. "
 target: Voice4net
Voice4Net provides effective, powerful contact center and customer engagement solutions for a wide range of large and mid-size businesses and institutions.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 4/13/2017 via PR Newswire

Broadvoice, acquired XBP Inc.

See 3406 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Broadvoice has announced the acquisition of XBP Inc., in a move that will enhance its portfolio of technology and its commitment to an amazing customer experience. XBP is a development-oriented company with unique telephony and contact center offerings, whose proprietary communications software is focused on creating a superb user experience.
buyer: Broadvoice
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Broadvoice is a premier provider of cloud phone service, contact center solutions, collaboration and conferencing. Broadvoice helps businesses achieve higher call quality and faster internet speeds while reducing overall costs and improving efficiency. "
 target: XBP Inc.
Headquartered in Tustin and founded in 2012, XBP is known for telephony and contact center offerings. XBP has a clear vision to deliver excellence in all aspects of the user experience through proprietary communications software.
price ($mm)
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announced 12/21/2016 via Reuters

InteliWISE, will acquire Limtel

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: InteliWISE, a company that utilizes language recognition and interactive video technology to optimize online customer service experiences, is acquiring Limtel, a company that develops software that revolutionizes business communication and enriches telecommunications solutions with unique value added. Both companies are based in Poland.
buyer: InteliWISE (WSE:ITL:$0.42)
InteliWISE utilizes language recognition and interactive video technology to optimize online customer service experiences. They are enabling the digital transformation of the Customer Engagement and Service, by providing the intelligent, AI – powered, industry – leading cloud-based services. "
 target: Limtel
Limtel Sp. z o.o. develops software that revolutionizes business communication and enrich telecommunications solutions with unique value added. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Poland.
price ($mm)
$0.02
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/6/2016 via PR Newswire

ShoreTel Inc., acquired Corvisa LLC

See 2086 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ShoreTel, the leading provider of brilliantly simple hosted phone systems and unified communications (UC) solutions, announced it has completed its acquisition of Corvisa LLC, a provider of cloud-based communications solutions, from Novation Companies, Inc.
buyer: ShoreTel Inc. (SHOR:$360.44)
ShoreTel, Inc. is a leading provider of brilliantly simple IP phone systems and unified communications solutions powering today’s always-on workforce. Its flexible communications solutions for on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments eliminate complexity, reduce costs and improve productivity. "
 target parent: Novation Companies, Inc.
target: Corvisa LLC
Corvisa provides businesses with a single source for cloud communications solutions. Corvisa combines powerful contact center software, business phone systems and connectivity services with the unmatched flexibility of our Summit development platform.
price ($mm)
$8.50
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/4/2015 via Company Press Release

Atos SE, will acquire Unify Inc.

See 1759 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Atos, a leader in digital services, The Gores Group, a private equity firm, and Siemens, a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, have reached an agreement for Atos to acquire Unify, the number three world leader of integrated communication solutions.
buyer: Atos SE (ENXTPA:ATO:$13,461.35)
Serving a global client base, Atos SE provides Consulting & Systems Integration services, Managed Services & BPO, Cloud operations, Big Data & Cyber-security solutions, as well as transactional services through Worldline, the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry. "
 target parent: Gores Group, LLC
target: Unify Inc.
Unify is a premier communications software and services firms. Their solutions unify multiple networks, devices and applications into one easy-to-use platform that allows teams to engage in rich and meaningful conversations.
price ($mm)[EV]
$372 [$427]
rev ($mm)
$1,453
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.3x
EV / EBITDA
closed 1/20/2014 via BusinessWire

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, acquired Ventriloquist

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Genesys, a leading provider of customer experience and contact center solutions, announced that it has acquired Ventriloquist Voice Solutions International. The Ventriloquist solution brings additional scale and reach to the Genesys cloud-based proactive communications offerings.
buyer parent: Permira
buyer: Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories
Genesys is a leading provider of customer engagement and contact center solutions. With more than 3,000 customers in 80 countries, Genesys orchestrates more than 100 million customer interactions every day across the contact center and back office. "
 target: Ventriloquist
Ventriloquist is a global leader in on-demand, interactive, cloud-based, multi-channel customer communications. Organizations leverage Ventriloquist’s services in order to communicate more effectively and efficiently throughout the customer lifecycle and build trusted customer relationships.
price ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 10/7/2013 via Wall Street Journal

Enghouse Systems Limited, acquired ANDTEK GmbH

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Enghouse Systems Limited, a leading global provider of enterprise software solutions serving a variety of vertical markets, announced that it has acquired ANDTEK GmbH. ANDTEK delivers business applications enabling organizations to fully leverage unified communications networks.
buyer: Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX:ENGH:$395.77)
Enghouse serves a number of distinct vertical markets through its three divisions, each developing and selling enterprise oriented applications software. Enghouse's overall strategy is to create a larger and more diverse enterprise software company through strategic acquisitions and managed growth. "
 target: ANDTEK GmbH
ANDTEK is a unified communications (UC) specialist delivering highly scalable attendant console and contact center solutions as well as a range of handset applications for small and large size organizations. The company operates out of offices in Germany and Hungary.
price ($mm)
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EBITDA ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 10/1/2013 via Market Wire

Avaya Inc., acquired ITNavigator

See 295 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya announced it has acquired ITNavigator, a leader in cloud, social media, reporting and management solutions. The acquisition will bolster Avaya's Contact Center solutions for interaction, experience and performance management as well as expand its Collaborative Cloud portfolio with cloud-based social media and end-to-end management.
buyer parent: SilverLake
buyer: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, data solutions and related services to companies of all sizes around the world. "
 target: ITNavigator
ITNavigator specializes in the establishment and operation of seamlessly integrated unified communication and contact center management systems. The company is dedicated to delivering proven and innovative products and services tailored specifically to the unified communication needs of companies.
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closed 11/8/2012 via Market Wire

Novation Companies, Inc., acquired IVR Central

See 2033 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Novation Companies, Inc., announced a majority acquisition of cloud-based business communications company IVR Central, LLC. The name was changed to CorvisaCloud LLC and products will be delivered under the CorvisaCloud brand. CorvisaCloud provides a complete suite of customizable call center and small business voice communications solutions.
buyer: Novation Companies, Inc. (OTCPK:NOVC:$5.18)
Novation Companies, Inc. owns and operates early-stage businesses in the technology-enabled services industry. Novation currently owns majority interests in StreetLinks LLC, Advent Financial Services LLC and Mango Moving LLC. "
 target: IVR Central
IVR Central is a call center communications technology company that provides a suite of cloud-based business solutions, including interactive voice response, automated call distribution, automated dialing and secure call recording.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
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closed 9/16/2011 via GlobeNewswire

8x8, Inc., acquired Contactual, Inc.

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: 8x8, Inc., a provider of innovative cloud communications and computing solutions, announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately-held Contactual, Inc., a provider of cloud-based call center and customer interaction management solutions.
buyer: 8x8, Inc. (EGHT:$352.59)
8x8, Inc., a pioneer in the development of cloud-based VoIP, video, mobile, and unified communications solutions, leverages its patented software technologies to deliver industry-leading SaaS applications to businesses of any size with employees in any location. "
 target parent: Leapfrog Ventures
target: Contactual, Inc.
Contactual, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based call center and customer interaction management solutions. Its patented OnDemand Contact Center decouples the call center from the physical constraints of on-premise equipment.
price ($mm)[EV]
$23 [$23]
rev ($mm)
$9
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
3.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 3/9/2011 via Company Press Release

Syntellect Inc., will acquire CosmoCom, Inc.

See 239 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Enghouse Systems Limited announced that a definitive agreement has been entered into whereby Enghouse and Syntellect Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Enghouse, will acquire the business and operations of CosmoCom, Inc. for a cash purchase price of US$20,000,000, subject to certain adjustments.
buyer parent: Enghouse Systems Limited
buyer: Syntellect Inc.
Syntellect is a leading provider of self-service and live contact center solutions spanning the entire customer service spectrum. Their comprehensive solutions are designed to empower customers to achieve the best mix of automated and live assistance service. "
 target parent: Intel Corporation
target: CosmoCom, Inc.
CosmoCom optimizes communication between organizations and their customers. Its unified, all-IP contact center suite, CosmoCall Universe, empowers businesses of all sizes to quickly, easily and economically fulfill the most complex customer interaction management requirements.
price ($mm)
$20
rev ($mm)
$18
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
1.1x
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/3/2011 via BusinessWire

USA Mobility, Inc., acquired Amcom Software, Inc.

See 295 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: USA Mobility, Inc., a leading provider of wireless messaging and communications services, has announced the acquisition of Amcom Software, Inc., creating a company in the forefront of mission critical unified communications.
buyer: USA Mobility, Inc. (USMO:$242.91)
USA Mobility, Inc., headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, is a comprehensive provider of reliable and affordable wireless communications solutions to the healthcare, government, large enterprise and emergency response sectors. "
 target parent: 2ndWave Software
target: Amcom Software, Inc.
Amcom Software provides technology solutions for organizations that depend on speed, accuracy, and productivity to manage mission-critical, day-to-day, emergency and event-driven communications.
price ($mm)[EV]
$169 [$162]
rev ($mm)
$51
EBITDA ($mm)
$11
EV / rev
3.2x
EV / EBITDA
14.5x
closed 2/2/2011 via BusinessWire

West Corporation, acquired Twenty First Century Communications, Inc.

See 289 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: West Corporation, a leading provider of technology-driven, voice and data solutions, has announced it has acquired Twenty First Century Communications, Inc., a provider of automated alerts and notification solutions to the electric utilities industry, government, public safety and corporate markets.
buyer parent: Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
buyer: West Corporation (WSTC:$2,285.72)
West Corporation is a leading provider of technology-driven, voice and data solutions. West offers its clients a broad range of communications and network infrastructure solutions that help them manage or support critical communications. "
 target: Twenty First Century Communications, Inc.
Public and private organizations use Twenty First Century Communications' notification and call-handling solutions to relieve their call center, respond to a crisis, protect people, mobilize first responders, and much more.
price ($mm)
$41
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 5/13/2010 via

West Corporation, acquired Holly Connects, Inc.

See 295 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: West Corporation, a leading provider of technology-driven, voice-oriented solutions, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Holly Connects, a premier provider of carrier-grade voice platforms.
buyer parent: Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
buyer: West Corporation (WSTC:$2,285.72)
West Corporation is a leading provider of outsourced communication solutions to many of the world's largest companies, organizations and government agencies. West helps its clients communicate effectively, maximize the value of their customer relationships and drive greater profitability. "
 target: Holly Connects, Inc.
Holly Connects, Inc. delivers software voice platforms for the deployment of touch-tone and speech recognition solutions. It offers Holly5 Voice Platform, which provides VoiceXML standards-based framework for voice self-service applications.
price ($mm)
$9.24
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/2/2009 via BusinessWire

Wave-Technology Solutions Group, acquired Radianta, Inc.

See 295 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Wave Technology Solutions Group, a systems integration and content solutions company, has acquired a majority position in Irvine, Calif. based Radianta, Inc., a unified communications (UC) software applications development and services organization.
buyer: Wave-Technology Solutions Group
Wave-Technology Solutions Group has been an industry recognized leader for delivering content management innovative solutions, managed services and solution, business process outsourcing to Fortune 1000, local government agencies and municipalities. "
 target: Radianta, Inc.
Radianta is a software development company focused on building business products and solutions that link communications infrastructure to business processes. Radianta’s solutions enable businesses to transform transactional resources into contextually relevant tacit resources.
price ($mm)
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closed 10/26/2007 via PR Newswire

Silver Lake Partners, TPG Capital, acquired Avaya Inc.

See 296 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Avaya Inc., Silver Lake and TPG Capital today announced that Silver Lake and TPG Capital have completed the acquisition of Avaya in a transaction valued at approximately $8.3 billion.
buyer: Silver Lake Partners
buyer: TPG Capital
TPG is a leading global private investment firm with approximately $45 billion of capital under management across a family of funds. TPG's investment philosophy has been to create value by investing in change - change created by industry trends, economic cycles or specific company circumstances. "
 target: Avaya Inc. (AVYA:$3,272.00)
Avaya Inc. designs, builds and manages communications networks for more than one million businesses worldwide, including 90 percent of the FORTUNE 500(R). Avaya is a world leader in secure and reliable Internet Protocol telephony systems and communications software applications and services.
price ($mm)
$7,265
rev ($mm)
$5,235
EBITDA ($mm)
$679
EV / rev
1.4x
EV / EBITDA
10.7x
closed 2/10/2016 via PR Newswire

Dialogic Corporation, acquired Apex Communications

See 1707 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Dialogic, a cloud-optimized applications and infrastructure solutions provider for service providers, enterprises, and developers, announced that the company will begin to offer real-time communications applications to its service provider customers through the acquisition of APEX Communications, Inc.
buyer parent: Novacap Investments Inc.
buyer: Dialogic Corporation
Dialogic is a global networking software and infrastructure solution provider. Dialogic inspires the world’s leading service providers and application developers to elevate the performance of media-rich communications across the most advanced networks. "
 target: Apex Communications
APEX Communications is a global provider of Service Delivery Platforms, Application Servers with Service Creation Environments, and Service-Ready Solutions to mobile and fixed line Network Operators, Value Added Service Providers, Contact Centers, Enterprises, and more.
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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd is the largest pure-play security vendor globally. The company provides industry-leading solutions, and protects customers from cyberattacks with an unmatched catch rate of malware and other types of attacks.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$2,026.90
EBITDA ($mm)
$904.90
EBIT ($mm)
$884.70
Net Income ($mm)
$835.30
Employees
5258
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Ticker: RDWR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Radware Ltd.
Radware Ltd.
Radware, is a global leader of application delivery and application security solutions for virtual and cloud data centers. Its award-winning solutions portfolio delivers full resilience for business-critical applications, maximum IT efficiency, and complete business agility.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$229.04
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.22
EBIT ($mm)
$0.27
Net Income ($mm)
$5.91
Employees
917
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Ticker: NYSE:PANW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is leading cybersecurity by safely enabling applications and preventing cyber breaches for organizations worldwide. Their platform delivers security far superior to legacy or point products, safely enables daily business operations, and protects an organization's assets.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$3,782.70
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.20)
EBIT ($mm)
($201.60)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
8376
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Ticker: MOBL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MobileIron
MobileIron is redefining enterprise security with the industry’s first mobile-centric, zero trust platform built on the foundation of unified endpoint management (UEM) to secure access and protect data across the perimeter-less enterprise.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$214.91
EBITDA ($mm)
($30.76)
EBIT ($mm)
($34.11)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
870
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Ticker: CORO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corero Network Security plc
Corero Network Security plc
Corero Network Security plc’s mission is to be a leading network security systems company delivering solutions to address the challenges organizations face in protecting their IT systems and networks and on-line assets from the threats of cyber crime.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
$20.57
EBITDA ($mm)
($4.15)
EBIT ($mm)
($5.87)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: ZS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zscaler, Inc.
Zscaler is a leading cloud-based information security company. Zscaler offers a secure internet and web gateway that creates fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$601.91
EBITDA ($mm)
($155.58)
EBIT ($mm)
($183.78)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2020
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Ticker: TSXV:STC
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sangoma Technologies Corp.
Sangoma Technologies Corp.
Sangoma is a leading provider of hardware and software components that enable or enhance IP Communications Systems for voice, data and video applications. Sangoma’s connectivity solutions are used in leading unified communications, PBX, IVR, contact center and data-communication applications.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$108.02
EBITDA ($mm)
$14.66
EBIT ($mm)
$9.43
Net Income ($mm)
$4.09
Employees
330
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Ticker: AVYA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Avaya Inc.
Avaya Inc.
Avaya is a global provider of business collaboration and communications solutions, providing unified communications, contact centers, networking and related services to companies of all sizes around the world.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$3,272.00
EBITDA ($mm)
$589.00
EBIT ($mm)
$284.00
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: WSE:ITL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
InteliWISE
InteliWISE utilizes language recognition and interactive video technology to optimize online customer service experiences. They are enabling the digital transformation of the Customer Engagement and Service, by providing the intelligent, AI – powered, industry – leading cloud-based services.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$0.42
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.07
EBIT ($mm)
$0.07
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: OTCPK:TLNU
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Telecorp Inc.
Telecorp Inc.
Telecorp is an emerging provider of communication solutions to an array of companies and industries including, automotive, real estate, financial, health, charities, and many more. Telecorp offers creative software solutions for communicating with customers at levels never seen before.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
($0.05)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.07)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: OM:ZIGN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ZignSec
ZignSec
ZignSec is a Swedish provider of digital identity verification solutions. ZignSec enables businesses to quickly and safely identify online customers in real time. They offer multiple solutions through a single API that allows users to manage their KYC and AML compliance requirements.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$1.92
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.93)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.42)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
33
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Ticker: WBAG:KTCG
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kapsch TrafficCom
Kapsch TrafficCom
Kapsch TrafficCom is a provider of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in the solution segments of road user charging, urban access and parking, traffic management, road safety enforcement, commercial vehicle operations, electronic vehicle registration and V2X cooperative systems.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$775.85
EBITDA ($mm)
$58.54
EBIT ($mm)
$44.32
Net Income ($mm)
$27.77
Employees
5274
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Ticker: SHOR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ShoreTel Inc.
ShoreTel Inc.
ShoreTel, Inc. is a leading provider of brilliantly simple IP phone systems and unified communications solutions powering today’s always-on workforce. Its flexible communications solutions for on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments eliminate complexity, reduce costs and improve productivity.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$360.44
EBITDA ($mm)
$28.62
EBIT ($mm)
$9.73
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1063
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Ticker: PACT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PacificNet Inc.
PacificNet Inc. is a leading provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM), mobile Internet, e-commerce and gaming technology in China. PacificNet's clients include the leading telecom companies, banks, insurance, travel, marketing and business services companies and telecom consumers in China.
year
2007
rev ($mm)
$18.99
EBITDA ($mm)
($9.83)
EBIT ($mm)
($10.58)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
500
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