Splunk acquires monitoring and analytics firm SignalFx for $1.05 billion

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Splunk claims SignalFX acquisition will enable it to expand its range of APM solutions
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Splunk claims SignalFX acquisition will enable it to expand its range of APM solutions

Splunk claims SignalFX acquisition will enable it to offer application performance management from cloud-based apps to on-premise applications

Splunk is to acquire cloud monitoring firm SignalFx in a cash and stock deal valued at $1.05 billion. SignalFX specialises in real-time monitoring and metrics for cloud infrastructure, microserv...

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