Intel has Planned to Buys McAfee for $7.7 Billion

Intel is to pick up McAfee for $7.68 billion, saying the deal reflects how important online security has become for computing. Pcpro writing more…

The chip maker believes offering security software alongside its own hardware will help protect consumers and organisations as more devices, servers and networks connect to the web.

Intel said better security was needed as more and more devices – including mobiles as well as TVs, cars, and medical devices – were connected to the internet.

“In the past, energy-efficient performance and connectivity have defined computing requirements,” said Paul Otellini, Intel’s CEO and president. “Looking forward, security will join those as a third pillar of what people demand from all computing experiences.”

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