{"id":371041,"date":"2024-12-17T18:28:14","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T18:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=371041"},"modified":"2024-12-17T18:28:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T18:28:14","slug":"biggest-tech-mergers-and-acquisitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/biggest-tech-mergers-and-acquisitions","title":{"rendered":"5 Biggest Tech Mergers &#038; Acquisitions in 2024: Major Deals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So far, 2024 has been an exciting year for tech mergers and acquisitions. Many M&amp;A deals, from Cisco to Alteryx, have made the news as companies make bold moves to stay ahead of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>These technology mergers and acquisitions are changing the industry and opening up new opportunities for growth and innovation in the tech world.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll go into the top M&amp;A deals of the year and explore how they&#8217;re shaping the future of tech. We also provide a list of the biggest tech mergers that happened since 2000.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cisco&#8217;s $28 billion acquisition of Splunk is the biggest tech deal of the year.<\/li>\n<li>In 2024, the focus in M&amp;A deals has been on AI-driven acquisitions and strengthening cloud and cybersecurity capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Tech mergers and acquisitions bring together AI, cloud, and cybersecurity technologies, helping companies grow and stay competitive.<\/li>\n<li>Not all merger deals are successful. The 2001 HP-Compaq merger is often considered the worst M&amp;A deal ever since HP lost half of its market value as a result.<\/li>\n<li>The $182 billion merger between AOL and Time Warner is the largest tech deal ever (from the 2000s onwards), but it&#8217;s also famous for its failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    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challenges for the deals&#8217; participants.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick look at the top five tech company acquisitions, along with the companies involved, the amounts spent, and the industries they&#8217;ve impacted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Companies<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cisco &amp; Splunk<\/td>\n<td>$28 Billion<\/td>\n<td>February 2024<\/td>\n<td>Software and AI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HPE &amp; Juniper Networks<\/td>\n<td>$14 Billion<\/td>\n<td>May 2024<\/td>\n<td>Networking and AI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IBM &amp; HashiCorp<\/td>\n<td>$6.4 Billion<\/td>\n<td>April 2024<\/td>\n<td>Hybrid cloud<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thoma Bravo &amp; Darktrace<\/td>\n<td>$5.3 Billion<\/td>\n<td>October 2024<\/td>\n<td>Cybersecurity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Clearlake Capital, Insight Partners &amp; Alteryx<\/td>\n<td>$4.4 Billion<\/td>\n<td>December 2024<\/td>\n<td>Data analytics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>1. Cisco&#8217;s $28 Billion Splunk Acquisition: The Biggest Tech M&amp;A Deal in 2024<\/h3>\n<p>In February 2024, Cisco completed its <a href=\"https:\/\/investor.cisco.com\/news\/news-details\/2024\/Cisco-Completes-Acquisition-of-Splunk\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">$28 billion acquisition<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/experts-in-cybersecurity-kirsty-paine-field-cto-splunk\">Splunk<\/a>, the largest deal in the company&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>This move means that Cisco is combining its expertise in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/16005\/networking\">networking<\/a> with Splunk&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/24747\/cybersecurity\">cybersecurity<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/analytics\">analytics<\/a> tools. Together, they plan to make complex technology simpler and offer businesses a smarter, more connected way to manage their digital environments.<\/p>\n<p>This acquisition demonstrates one of the key reasons for mergers and acquisitions today: combining strengths to improve business capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Cisco, supercharged by Splunk, will power and protect the AI revolution.\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8K5sfs1rOmU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>2. HPE Acquires Juniper Networks for $14 Billion<\/h3>\n<p>In May 2024, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpe.com\/us\/en\/newsroom\/press-release\/2024\/01\/hpe-to-acquire-juniper-networks-to-accelerate-ai-driven-innovation.html\" target=\"_blank\">announced its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks<\/a>, marking an important moment in the networking industry.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, one major reason for mergers and acquisitions has been to bring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/190\/artificial-intelligence-ai\">AI<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/cloud-computing\">cloud technologies<\/a> into existing products. Juniper, known for its high-performance network devices and AI-driven technologies, will enhance HPE&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32472\/edge-computing\">edge<\/a>-to-cloud strategy.<\/p>\n<p>By combining their resources, the two companies plan to provide businesses with more secure, efficient, and innovative tools for managing data quickly and reliably.<\/p>\n<h3>3. IBM Acquires HashiCorp for $6.4 Billion<\/h3>\n<p>In April 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/does-ibm-pay-dividends\">IBM<\/a> made a strategic move by <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ibm.com\/2024-04-24-IBM-to-Acquire-HashiCorp-Inc-Creating-a-Comprehensive-End-to-End-Hybrid-Cloud-Platform\" target=\"_blank\">acquiring HashiCorp<\/a> for $6.4 billion. The company aimed to expand its cloud-based software offerings in response to the growing demand for AI-powered solutions.<\/p>\n<p>This deal emphasizes IBM&#8217;s focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/15570\/hybrid-cloud\">hybrid cloud<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/32099\/automation\">automation<\/a> as key growth areas. By offering a 42.6% premium on HashiCorp&#8217;s stock, IBM strengthens its position in cloud infrastructure management, enabling it to provide clients with smarter, more efficient solutions.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Thoma Bravo Acquires Darktrace for $5.3 Billion<\/h3>\n<p>In October 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomabravo.com\/press-releases\/thoma-bravo-completes-acquisition-of-darktrace\" target=\"_blank\">Thoma Bravo completed its $5.3 billion acquisition of Darktrace<\/a>, a leading British cybersecurity company. This made Darktrace a private firm and removed it from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/london-stock-exchange-lse\">London Stock Exchange<\/a>. Thoma Bravo&#8217;s tech company acquisition of Darktrace shows the increasing focus on cybersecurity tools powered by AI.<\/p>\n<p>The deal followed months of challenges, including changes in leadership and the sad passing of early investor Mike Lynch.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Alteryx Goes Private with Clearlake Capital &amp; Insight Partners for $4.4 Billion<\/h3>\n<p>In December 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/clearlake.com\/clearlake-capital-group-and-insight-partners-complete-acquisition-of-alteryx\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clearlake Capital and Insight Partners finalized their $4.4 billion acquisition of Alteryx<\/a>, taking the company private.<\/p>\n<p>This move gives Alteryx the freedom to focus on innovation without the pressure of public shareholders.<\/p>\n<p>Alteryx is well-known for its powerful data analysis tools, and with this new partnership, it&#8217;s in a great position to improve and develop even better products.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"top_10_largest_tech_mas_in_history\">Top 10 Largest Tech M&amp;As in History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The examples of mergers and acquisitions below show the wide span of tech sectors, from communications to software and hardware.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of some of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in the tech industry since the 2000s:<\/p>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"66583662-1dfb-4a4b-ace7-e2b5953730ec\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Copy: Copy: History of Battle Royale Games\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"what_is_the_worst_tech_ma_deal_ever\">What Is the Worst Tech M&amp;A Deal Ever?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all M&amp;A deals end up being positive developments for tech companies&#8217; future.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/Archives\/edgar\/data\/714154\/000071415402000010\/file003.htm\" target=\"_blank\">HP-Compaq merger in 2001<\/a> is often seen as one of the worst tech mergers and acquisitions in history.<\/p>\n<p>The $25 billion deal was meant to strengthen HP by combining its networking strengths with Compaq&#8217;s expertise in personal computers. However, things didn&#8217;t go as planned.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Problems with integration: <\/strong>One of the biggest issues was how hard it was for HP to integrate Compaq&#8217;s operations. The two companies had very different cultures, which led to conflicts and inefficiencies. HP also decided to phase out Compaq&#8217;s advanced technology, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/18752\/dec-alpha\">Alpha chip<\/a>, and focus on its own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/2223\/itanium\">Itanium chip<\/a>. Unfortunately, the Itanium didn&#8217;t perform well, while competitors like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/amd-vs-intel-which-processor-is-better\">Intel and AMD<\/a> offered cheaper, more powerful options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shifting focus: <\/strong>Another problem was that HP started focusing more on the low-margin PC business, which competitors like IBM were already abandoning. Critics argued that HP took resources away from its successful printing business, which led to a loss of market share.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shareholder disagreement: <\/strong>Many HP shareholders, including Walter Hewlett, opposed the merger. This caused tensions inside the company and made it harder to move forward.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In the end, the merger resulted in HP losing half of its market value, along with significant job cuts and instability in management.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The year 2024 has proven to be very active for tech mergers and acquisitions, with huge deals making a big impact across the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Cisco&#8217;s $28 billion acquisition of Splunk and Alteryx going private are just a few examples of how tech company acquisitions are pushing forward innovation in software, cybersecurity, and AI.<\/p>\n<p>While these deals bring exciting opportunities, the history of tech M&amp;As also shows how quickly things can go wrong, like the infamous HP-Compaq merger.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the largest tech M&A deal ever?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The largest tech M&A deal ever (from the 2000s onwards) was the $182 billion merger between AOL (US) and Time Warner (US) in 2000. While this deal is one of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in history, it&#8217;s also known for its failure, which is why it&#8217;s still one of the most discussed technology mergers and acquisitions in M&A news.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What are the tech M&A trends in 2024?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">In 2024, M&A deals in tech are mainly focused on AI, cybersecurity, and cloud services. Companies are merging to strengthen their capabilities and stay ahead in the market.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What is the best tech acquisition of all time?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">One of the best mergers and acquisitions examples is Microsoft&#8217;s $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard in 2022. This deal helped Microsoft grow its gaming and AI presence, making it one of the biggest mergers and acquisitions in recent years.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What major merger was announced in 2024 between two tech giants?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">In 2024, Cisco announced its $28 billion acquisition of Splunk, the largest tech M&A deal of the year. By merging Cisco&#8217;s networking expertise with Splunk&#8217;s cybersecurity tools, the deal made a splash in M&A news.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Why do mergers and acquisitions fail?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Mergers and acquisitions fail due to problems with integration, mismatched company cultures, and unclear goals. When expectations aren&#8217;t realistic or communication is poor, the deal can fall apart. Understanding the reasons for mergers and acquisitions and doing thorough research can help prevent failure.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"reference-content\">\n<div class=\"reference-heading reference-content-collapsible-heading\">\n<h2><span id=\"references\">References<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reference-content-body\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/investor.cisco.com\/news\/news-details\/2024\/Cisco-Completes-Acquisition-of-Splunk\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Investor Relations &#8211; Cisco Completes Acquisition of Splunk &#8211; Cisco<\/a> (Investor Cisco)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8K5sfs1rOmU\" target=\"_blank\">Cisco, supercharged by Splunk, will power and protect the AI revolution.<\/a> (YouTube)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpe.com\/us\/en\/newsroom\/press-release\/2024\/01\/hpe-to-acquire-juniper-networks-to-accelerate-ai-driven-innovation.html\" target=\"_blank\">HPE to acquire Juniper Networks to accelerate AI-driven innovation<\/a> (HPE)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ibm.com\/2024-04-24-IBM-to-Acquire-HashiCorp-Inc-Creating-a-Comprehensive-End-to-End-Hybrid-Cloud-Platform\" target=\"_blank\">IBM to Acquire HashiCorp, Inc. Creating a Comprehensive End-to-End Hybrid Cloud Platform<\/a> (Newsroom IBM)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomabravo.com\/press-releases\/thoma-bravo-completes-acquisition-of-darktrace\" target=\"_blank\">Thoma Bravo Completes Acquisition of Darktrace<\/a> (Thoma Bravo)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clearlake.com\/clearlake-capital-group-and-insight-partners-complete-acquisition-of-alteryx\/\" target=\"_blank\">Clearlake Capital Group and Insight Partners complete acquisition of Alteryx \u2013 Clearlake Capital<\/a> (Clearlake)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/Archives\/edgar\/data\/714154\/000071415402000010\/file003.htm\" target=\"_blank\">European Commission Clears Proposed HP\u2013Compaq Merger<\/a> (SEC)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So far, 2024 has been an exciting year for tech mergers and acquisitions. 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