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Symantec CEO advocates fair play and Macs
May 15, 2006
John Thompson thinks more folks should buy from Apple, worries Microsoft won't give him a fair fight in security.
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Videos: Thompson on Symantec's future
May 18, 2006
Security software company's CEO sits down with CNET News.com to contrast his strategy with that of Microsoft.
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Symantec CEO says no Vista for me
February 13, 2007
Symantec CEO John Thompson takes a dim view of Microsoft's new operating system--and that's just for starters.
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Symantec won't 'whine' about Microsoft
October 12, 2005
Company won't complain to antitrust regulators or take the software giant to court, CEO John Thompson says.
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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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Companies told to step up on security
February 6, 2007
Businesses must provide a secure environment for their customers and partners, Symantec CEO John Thompson tells RSA crowd. Photo: Thompson at RSA
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Symantec: Who's afraid of Microsoft?
February 16, 2005
CEO John Thompson says the company will rely on the strength of its products to fend off Microsoft's entry into the security fray. Windows anti-spyware to come free of charge
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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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Beware the Microsoft 'monoculture'
May 18, 2006
Symantec CEO John Thompson discusses Microsoft's entry into the security space, the Veritas merger and Symantec's future.
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Symantec's big step up
December 16, 2004
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the Veritas deal puts Symantec CEO John Thompson on the map as a bona fide big shot.
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Symantec: Our security savvy will beat Microsoft
May 9, 2006
Innovation is the key, says CEO John Thompson, adding: "We know more about security than they ever will."
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Consumer distrust could lash e-commerce
February 15, 2006
Without a major push to win trust in online transactions, buyers may return to old ways, Symantec and VeriSign warn. Symantec, VeriSign CEOs onstage
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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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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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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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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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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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Symantec eyes ID management
May 8, 2006
CEO John Thompson also lists encryption and services for backups, archiving and e-mail as possible new markets.
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The black lining to Symantec's silver cloud
April 27, 2004
CEO John Thompson has tried to make the security software company less dependent on the volatile consumer market and more reliant on stable corporate revenue. The proof will be in the fourth-quarte...
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