Latest M&A: Datto, 8x8, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Zayo More

In this month’s edition of the latest channel-impacting M&A, we discuss deals by Datto, Pax8, Microsoft, Google Cloud and more. Mergers and acquisitions reached record levels in 2021 and the activity has spilled over into 2022. Channel Futures has covered the influx and the following stories provide analysis:

We even created a standalone feature highlighting the specific transactions happening among MSPs.

In January alone, we reported more than four-dozen deals in the U.S. and abroad, or more than one deal per day. It was a busy month. In this edition, we highlight some of the biggest transactions we covered last month.

Whether it was Vista’s mega Citrix acquisition or IBM selling off part of Watson Health, we focused on a diverse selection of mergers and acquisitions. Check out our slideshow above to read more.

If you’d like to view the full selection of the deal-making coverage, please visit our webpage dedicated to the topic. You can also check out last month’s edition, featuring ConnectWise, 8×8, Ingram Micro and more, here.