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US Symantec to take over Gideon Technologies(M&A Navigator Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) US security software maker Symantec Corp (NASDAQ:SYMC) said Tuesday it has agreed to buy privately-held risk management software provider Gideon Technologies, in an effort to widen its product portfolio. The move will help Symantec to complement its compliance offerings, the company said in a statement. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close by the end of March. No financial details have been disclosed. Country: USA Sector: Computer software Target: Gideon Technologies Inc Buyer: Symantec Corp Type: Corporate acquisition Status: Agreed ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2010 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |