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Symantec Nabs MessageLabs for $695M

Deal for MessageLabs, backed by Catalyst Investors, offers cross-selling opportunity but increases risk, analyst says.
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Security

Symantec to Manage IDs

Security vendor acknowledges a gap in its product portfolio.
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Security, Finance

Security Startups Secure Funds

Startups Mazu Networks and Tizor get venture infusions before the biggest digital security conference of the year.
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Security

Symantec’s Tough Sell

He turned a clutter of franchises into a major security player, engineering a dozen smooth acquisitions in the process. Now, much to the delight of competitors, CEO John Thompson is stumbling with the Veritas takeover—and investor confidence. But he’s got a plan.
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Internet

Symantec’s Tough Buy

He turned a clutter of franchises into a major security player, engineering a dozen smooth acquisitions in the process. Now, much to competitors’ delight, CEO John Thompson is stumbling with the Veritas takeover—and investor confidence. But he’s got a plan.