VMware wants to add Nyansa's AI and machine learning capabilities to its security and network portfolio
January 22, 2020 By Dev Kundaliya
VMware is to acquire network analytics software firm Nyansa in a bid to bolster its flagship SD-WAN by VeloCloud platform.
The deal is expected to close in VMware's first quarter of its fiscal year 2021 - the quarter to the end of April 2020 - subject to customary closing conditions.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
VMware wants to add Nyansa's artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities to its existing security and network portfolio. The added capabilities will help customers operate and troubleshoot the Virtual Cloud Network, while also strengthening VMware's ability to offer "self-healing networks", the company said.