Is Security Consolidation Coming?
News Analysis: While larger security applications vendors are thriving, some of their smaller rivals appear to be diving. Analysts say mergers across the industry may be around the bend.
Increased demand for security suites and too many anti-virus vendors could create a good brew for consolidation, said industry watchers.
While industry giant Symantec continues to broaden their portfolios with the recent acquisitions of Relicore, Sygate and WholeSecurity, smaller anti-virus companies’ profits are being pinched.
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