Anthropic has acquired Opaque Systems, a company that developed technology for using sensitive data in AI systems while keeping it protected by the underlying hardware. Opaque announced the deal last week, saying its team is joining Anthropic. Financial terms were… Read More "Anthropic Acquires Confidential AI Startup Opaque Systems"
Proofpoint Inks $6.3 Billion All-Cash Deal to Acquire Varonis
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire data and AI security firm Varonis in an all-cash deal valued at roughly $6.3 billion, the two companies announced on Thursday. Varonis shareholders will get $49.75 per share, a 52% premium to the closing stock… Read More "Proofpoint Inks $6.3 Billion All-Cash Deal to Acquire Varonis"
IonQ to Acquire Zero Trust Firm Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion
IonQ on Monday said it signed a definitive agreement to buy Elisity in a stock-only transaction worth up to $1.3 billion. Up to $150 million of that amount is earnout consideration, contingent on how Elisity’s business performs. IonQ expects to… Read More "IonQ to Acquire Zero Trust Firm Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion"