Broadcom-Symantec deal will result in 'inevitable' disruption, claim Forcepoint channel bosses

Forcepoint claims that a potential deal for Broadcom to acquire security rival Symantec would "create opportunities at lots of levels", according to the firm's EMEA and UK&I channel bosses. Speculation about Broadcom's potential takeover of Symantec have been swirling around the industry since the start of July, with Broadcom valuing it at a reported $17.5bn. The semiconductor vendor has a reputation for stripping assets from its acquired businesses. Broadcom has reportedly made a raft ...