Okta buys fellow identity and access management specialist Auth0 for $6.5 billion

John Leonard
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Auth0 will continue as an independent entity, being integrated into Okta’s platform over time

Identity and access management firmOkta is to acquire identity platform Auth0 for $6.5 billion. The acquisition will strengthen the fast-growing identity company's position in the identity and a...

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