WatchGuard's new owner vows to 'double down' on MSPs

It was announced in April that Vector Capital had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the interests of other shareholders, including Francisco Partners

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WatchGuard's new owner vows to 'double down' on MSPs

Vector Capital has finalised its acquisition of security vendor WatchGuard and says it will "double down" on its focus on MSPs. It was announced in April that Vector Capital was to become the ma...

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