The CODEW: Communications

LogMeln Boosts Unified Communication Portfolio, Buys Major UCaaS Player

Erwin Castro February 09, 2018

LogMeln, a provider of cloud-based remote connectivity services, has made some big move this week. The company announced that it has entered...

LogMeln Boosts Unified Communication Portfolio, Buys Major UCaaS Player

Reviewed by Erwin Castro on February 09, 2018 Rating: 5

Microsoft Acquires Ray Ozzie's Talko To Boost Skype For Business Capabilities

Erwin Castro December 22, 2015

Microsoft has acquired technology from Boston-based Talko , a mobile app for on-the-go business communications. Financial terms of the deal...

Microsoft Acquires Ray Ozzie's Talko To Boost Skype For Business Capabilities

Reviewed by Erwin Castro on December 22, 2015 Rating: 5

Ascom Acquires UMS, An Italian Software Firm

Erwin Castro December 18, 2015

Ascom has acquired United Medical Software, an Italian software firm that provides integrations for medical devices and supplies digital m...

Ascom Acquires UMS, An Italian Software Firm

Reviewed by Erwin Castro on December 18, 2015 Rating: 5

TCN Merges With Globe Connect, A Leading Cloud Communication Services Provider

Erwin Castro December 18, 2015

TCN Inc. , a leading provider of cloud-based call center technology, has signed a definitive agreement to merge with Global Connect, a lead...

TCN Merges With Globe Connect, A Leading Cloud Communication Services Provider

Reviewed by Erwin Castro on December 18, 2015 Rating: 5

Spirent Communications Acquires Epitiro, A Leading Wi-Fi Experience Monitoring Firm

Erwin Castro December 11, 2015

Spirent Communication has acquired Epitiro , a pioneer and leader in the rapidly growing Wi-Fi experience monitoring market. Financial term...

Spirent Communications Acquires Epitiro, A Leading Wi-Fi Experience Monitoring Firm

Reviewed by Erwin Castro on December 11, 2015 Rating: 5

Leaderboard: Companies acquired by tech giants in the last 5 years

Microsoft: Acquired at least 15 companies between 2019-2024. The total spending on acquisitions during this period exceeds $30 billion.

Google: Acquired 33 companies between 2019 and 2024. Total acquisition costs are estimated to be in the range of $10-15 billion.

Apple: Known for its strategy of smaller acquisitions, Apple made over 20 acquisitions from 2019 to 2024. Reports said around $2 billion spent during this period.

IBM: From 2019 to 2024, IBM acquired about 15 companies. The total value of IBM’s acquisitions is estimated at around $36 billion for this period.

Oracle: Oracle has acquired over 10 companies during 2019-2024. Total spending on acquisitions is estimated at around $30 billion.

Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook): Between 2019 and 2024, Meta acquired around 10 companies. Spending on acquisitions is estimated to be around $4-5 billion.

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LogMeln Boosts Unified Communication Portfolio, Buys Major UCaaS Player

Microsoft Acquires Ray Ozzie's Talko To Boost Skype For Business Capabilities

Ascom Acquires UMS, An Italian Software Firm

TCN Merges With Globe Connect, A Leading Cloud Communication Services Provider

Spirent Communications Acquires Epitiro, A Leading Wi-Fi Experience Monitoring Firm

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