Analysts find Intel-McAfee deal not making any sense
Rationales pointing to hardware-based security and gaining ground in the mobile non-PC devices market fail to hold water with analysts. However, speculations that most other security vendors are seemingly now up for grabs, are clearly surfacing.
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Intel moves beyond 'just the chip' with McAfee buy
Intel wants to break into device market with a bigger package deal, analysts say
Read more..A short history of Intel acquisitions
Looks like Intel is on what has the makings of a good old-fashioned shopping spree.
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Intel to buy security vendor McAfee for $7.68 billion (Rs.35,674 crore)
Intel said the deal will enable it to bolster hardware security and also address a range of Internet-connected devices.
Read more..Intel-McAfee deal: Secure mobility By design
The challenge for the future of Intel is that the relevance of the PC is waning in an increasingly mobile world. Intel may be dominant in PC architecture, but in the world of netbooks, smartphones, and tablet PCs, Intel is an underdog.
Read more..Intel drawn to vibrant security software market
Despite a lackluster economy, the worldwide security software industry just keeps growing , says a Gartner report.
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Intel's McAfee acquisition a mobile play
Intel on Thursday announced plans to acquire McAfee for US$7.68 billion, saying this will help the chip maker blend advanced hardware and software security to protect devices from internal and external threats.
Read more..IT industry sees emerging trend of defense-in-depth with the Intel-McAfee move
As rival companies engage in rumination over the prudence of the decision, a gamut of emotions - skepticism, optimism and enthusiasm, are being expressed. Nevertheless, the IT industry by and large confesses a sneaking admiration for the game changing move.
Read more..Acquisitions blunting security innovation, say users, analysts
Intel-McAfee is the latest example of a large IT vendor grabbing a security innovator.
Read more..Making Sense of the Intel McAfee Purchase
The purchase of McAfee by Intel is a shock that makes little sense at face value.
Read more..Intel's McAfee Buy: 3 Things it Could Mean
The antivirus vendor is expected to become a subsidiary for the chip giant; here's what might emerge from such an alliance.
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