KPN acquires DearBytes
KPN completes acquisition cyber security company DearBytes
KPN (ticker symbol: KPN) and DearBytes sound the gong and open trading at Beursplein 5 due to the completion of the acquisition of cyber security company DearBytes by KPN. By acquiring DearBytes, KPN strengthens its position as the leading security services provider in The Netherlands. KPN expects to complete the transaction at the end of January 2017. Financial details will not be disclosed.
Supported by the acquisition of DearBytes, KPN will be able to offer a broader range of high-quality security services to business customers in the Netherlands, especially in the field of secure mobile working, malware protection, monitoring and detection.
KPN notices a rapidly growing customer demand for robust and easily accessible security services against digital threats such as ransomware and phishing. With DearBytes KPN acquires a company with strong expertise in this field that fits perfectly with its aim to be the best service provider for customers.
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