Samsung Next, JA Mitsui Leasing and existing investors SoftBank and Dell Technologies Capital all chipped in to Packet's series B round.

IT automation technology provider Packet has secured $25m in a series B round featuring electronics producer Samsung, computing technology provider Dell, telecommunications group SoftBank and machine leasing service JA Mitsui Leasing.

The round was led by Third Point Ventures, the technology investment vehicle for investment adviser Third Point, and included venture capital firm Battery Ventures, while Samsung and Dell took part through their Samsung Next and Dell Technologies Capital units respectively.

Packet’s software enables enterprises to automate physical servers and…