Samsung Agrees to Acquire Joyent

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has agreed to acquire Joyent, Inc., a public and private cloud provider.

With Joyent’s cloud technology, Samsung will now have access to its own cloud platform capable of supporting its growing lineup of mobile, IoT and cloud-based software and services.

The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.

“Samsung evaluated a wide range of potential companies in the public and private cloud infrastructure space with a focus on scalable technology and talent. In Joyent, we saw an experienced management team with deep domain expertise and a robust cloud technology validated by some of the largest Fortune 500 customers,” said Injong Rhee, CTO, mobile communications, Samsung Electronics.

As smartphones and connected-devices have taken hold across the world, cloud computing has become fundamental in providing users with reliable services and experiences on their devices. With leadership positions in both mobile and IoT, this acquisition represents Samsung’s commitment to provide a seamless user experience to millions of customers.

Joyent’s technology will strengthen this position, while allowing Samsung to scale its own cloud infrastructure and services as it continues to innovate with new software and technologies.

Through this acquisition, Joyent’s team of technologists, including CEO Scott Hammond, CTO Bryan Cantrill, and VP of product Bill Fine will join Samsung to work on company-wide cloud initiatives.

“We are excited to join the Samsung family. Samsung brings us the scale we need to grow our cloud and software business, an anchor tenant for our industry leading Titon container-as-a-service platform and Manta object storage technologies, and a partner for innovation in the emerging and fast growing areas of mobile and IoT, including smart homes and connected cars,” said Scott Hammond, CEO, Joyent.

In addition, Joyent’s combination of container-native infrastructure, object storage, server-less computing, and Node.js expertise is suited to help Samsung meet the needs of its customers. As one of the world’s largest consumers of public cloud data and storage, Samsung will benefit from having direct access to Joyent’s technology, leadership and talent.

Likewise, Joyent will be able to take advantage of Samsung’s scale of business, global footprint, financial muscle and its brand power.

Joyent will operate as a standalone company under Samsung and continue providing cloud infrastructure and software services to its customers.

Samsung’s global innovation center spearheaded this acquisition for Samsung’s mobile communications business.

“We work closely with start-ups to bring new software and services into Samsung, and one of the ways we do this is by driving strategic acquisitions,” said David Eun, president, Samsung’s global innovation center. “Joyent is a great example of a leading and disruptive technology company that will make unique contributions to Samsung while benefiting from Samsung’s global scale and reach.“