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49 percent 49 percent of decision makers felt that economic conditions were the most important drivers of information security spending in 2010, compared with 39 percent in 2009. 43 percent 43 percent of organizations justify their security spend based on legal and regulatory requirements, down from 58 percent in 2007. 41 percent Client and user…
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Fortinet Says IBM Acquisition Talk Untrue
NEW YORK, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Network security company Fortinet Inc (NASDAQ:FTNT) denied a news report it was in talks to be bought by International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM). Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources, that IBM was in advanced talks to buy Fortinet and that Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) was advising Fortinet. Fortinet said…
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Symantec Profits Surpass Expectations on Acquisitions
BOSTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) – Software maker Symantec Corp (NASDAQ:SYMC) reported a profit above Wall Street forecasts on Wednesday, helped by newly acquired businesses, and its shares rose 6 percent after hours. Chief Executive Enrique Salem attributed the performance to better-than-expected results from three recently acquired security companies — VeriSign, PGP and Guardian Edge. "The…
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Cloud Computing Adopters Satisfied with Benefits: Survey
Experienced cloud adopters see public cloud solutions as a significant improvement from their traditional on-premises counterparts, and cite the cloud’s positive and strategic impact on their business and IT organization, according to a survey commissioned by cloud solution provider Appirio. More than 60 percent of cloud adopters surveyed said cloud solutions are better than on-premises…
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Panda Security Releases Cloud Antivirus Version 1.3
Cloud security specialist Panda Security announced the launch of Panda Cloud Antivirus version 1.3, the latest in its anti-malware service for home computer users. The release features a new security safeguard against malicious Websites, as well as improvements to the user experience, in both the Free and Pro Editions. Users of both Cloud Antivirus products…
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WiFi Alliance Unveils Wi-Fi Direct Certification
The WiFi Alliance, a trade association that promotes Wireless LAN technology and certifies products if they conform to certain standards of interoperability, announced that it has begun certifying products capable of making device-to-device connections, designating those products WiFi Certified WiFi Direct. WiFi Direct devices directly connect with other devices for applications such as content sharing,…
