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Technology Security: What’s Behind the Hot Summer of Acquisitions
Just call the dog days of 2010 the summer of security. HP’s recent announcement that it would swallow up security firm ArcSight for $1.5 billion caps off a summer full of blockbuster security acquisitions, as larger firms have tapped into their stockpiles of cash reserves to pick up high-performing security brands in bulk over the…
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CA Technologies, N-able Sign OEM Agreement
Remote network and systems management software specialist N-able Technologies announced an OEM agreement with IT management software and solutions company CA Technologies, designed to help managed service providers (MSPs) meet the demand for complete remote IT management services. Under the agreement, N-able will initially market and sell CA’s Windows-based ARCserve D2D solution to its more…
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Network Security Vendor Palo Alto Networks Partners with Distributor Westcon
Network security start-up Palo Alto Networks has initiated a two-tier distribution system for its channel, partnering with IT distributors Westcon Group and Computerlinks. The move comes after a stellar year for the company, which increased its channel business by 300 percent during that time. Rene Bonvanie, vice president of marketing for three-year-old Palo Alto Networks,…
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HP, ArcSight Deal Offers New Channel Opportunities
After two weeks of speculation about the fate of ArcSight following its revelation in late August that it was looking for buyers, HP’s announcement yesterday that it would pull the trigger on a $1.5 billion deal came as a surprise to no one within the IT security community. "I’m not surprised at all by this,"…
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HP Acquires Security Specialist ArcSight
Technology giant Hewlett-Packard announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ArcSight, a security and compliance management company, for $43.50 per share, or an enterprise value of $1.5 billion. HP said the acquisition of ArcSight will result in improved security, reduced risk and facilitated compliance at a lower cost for its customers. HP…
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HP Offers Portfolio of Printers, Servers for SMBs
Technology giant Hewlett-Packard unveiled its “Just Right IT” portfolio, which includes new server, printer and PC products designed and priced for the small to medium-size business space. The portfolio includes VOIP (Voice over IP) and wireless offerings, data availability and data protection solutions along with digital imaging and server offerings. Hardware solutions include the the…