Intel acquires security software firm McAfee for $7.68bn
Intel says the move will hellp it address the billions of internet-ready devices, including mobile and wireless devices, TVs, cars, medical devices and ATM machines as well as the accompanying surge in cyber threats. The chip giant said providing protection to a diverse online world requires a fundamentally new approach involving software, hardware and services.
Mobile Security Report 2009
Sponsored by McAfee
The mobile industry is going through a period of unprecedented consolidation, both at the carrier level and among hardware and software vendors.
Attempts to make the mobile ecosystem more user friendly have shown early signs of success. New players in evolving markets have successfully managed to close the gap with more developed markets, both in terms of the breadth of mobile service offerings and the range of devices available to subscribers.
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