Network World: Avocent Acquisition Targets Linux

“KVM switch and network infrastructure management specialist
Avocent plans to add Linux expertise to its portfolio with the
acquisition of Cyclades.

“Avocent this week announced that it has signed a definitive
agreement to acquire Cyclades, which makes out-of-band management
tools. The deal calls for a total cash purchase price of about $90
million [€74.5 million] plus the assumption of liabilities and
payment of certain transaction costs…

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