Enterprise storage software maker Veritas Software has unveiled a slew of enhanced Windows Server-based solutions squarely targeted at small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
After initial courtroom sparring in Symantec's trade secret lawsuit against Microsoft, the companies are now shaping up for the real fight.
Symantec's decision to merge with Veritas two years ago may have been unexpected, but the strategy has been ratified, and Symantec has had "great fun" watching other players in the industry follow its lead.
Faced with muted enthusiasm from investors, Symantec and Veritas outlined their case to shareholders on Wednesday over the benefits of their pending US$13.5 billion merger that will marry the security giant and a leading storage company.
Symantec's rivals are attempting to rain on the security firm's parade by predicting problems with the recently announced Veritas merger.
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Analysts outline the signs to watch out for in gauging how well the two companies are integrating following their megamerger.
Symantec's chief executive officer said Monday in the US that the company will announce next week the first steps in integration following its mega-merger with storage maker Veritas--including executive appointments.
Security vendor Symantec has restructured its local management as part of the now-complete acquisition of storage supplier Veritas Software.
Veritas Chief Executive Gary Bloom took pains to explain why he believes his company's acquisition by Symantec makes sense.
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