Samsung Next's data security portfolio company Dataguise has been acquired after raising moe than $20m in funding since 2007.

Dataguise, a US-based data management software developer backed by consumer electronics producer Samsung, has been acquired by data encryption technology provider Pkware for an undisclosed sum.

Founded in 2007, Dataguise markets enterprise software that can automate personal information stored across multiple IT systems, in addition to performing analytics and compliance functions.

The acquisition will help Pkware extend its presence in international markets, adding Dataguise’s existing offices in the United States, India, Europe and Canada to its existing operations.

Dataguise closed…