By Melanie Turek and Andreas M. Antonopoulos
Network World Data Center Newsletter, 01/04/05

Symantec’s recent bid for Veritas Software makes sense on a number of levels - for end-to-end protection against viruses and other threats, for regulatory compliance and for support for the virtual workplace. The deal combines Symantec’s security products with Veritas’ data-storage software, and the new company, which will retain the Symantec name, will offer products covering everything from the PC to the data center.