Companies’ respective strengths complementary, making for stronger rival to Schneider and Emerson

Deal would give Digital strong colocation and interconnection play in Europe

Plans to integrate optical interconnect tech with its SDN controller NorthStar

After a less-than-stellar performance in second half of 2015, the service provider's stock has seen a big drop so far this year, making it a more attractive acquisition target

CFO Shammo says company exploring options

Deal adds nine data centers in secondary Midwest markets

Officially becomes Europe’s largest data center provider for the foreseeable future

Buys NextFort’s 12 MW data center in Chandler

Data center REIT completes integration of managed hosting and colo heavyweight

Says acquisition will enable it to focus on core priorities of secure delivery of apps and data