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John Thompson places his wager
December 16, 2004
Symantec's CEO talks up the blockbuster acquisition that changes Symantec into a software megapower.
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This week in merger news
December 17, 2004
This week saw three merger deals worth about $60 billion--including one that ranks as the largest software merger in history.
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Symantec CEO: We're in the protection business
April 13, 2006
John Thompson says security moniker falls short of the mark--and he's not worried about Microsoft's OneCare.
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Symantec to buy Veritas for $13.5 billion
December 16, 2004
update Deal is the latest sign of consolidation in the enterprise software market and the second major acquisition this week.
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Week in review: The urge to merge
December 17, 2004
This week saw three merger deals worth about $60 billion--including one that ranks as the largest software merger in history. Ellison triumphs in PeopleSoft bid
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Security show tackles online threats
February 14, 2005
The security industry takes on phishing, viruses and all manner of online threats at the annual RSA Security Conference this week.
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Symantec's big bid for clout
December 17, 2004
The security company is buying storage specialist Veritas. Will the deal create a new industry giant?
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