But that doesn’t mean that Silicon Valley watchers shouldn’t offer their own prognostications. There is a lot riding on Intel’s acquisition of McAfee. And from an industry-wide perspective, it could have far-reaching effects.
Let’s take a look at some of the major developments that could result from Intel’s McAfee acquisition.
1. Symantec runs into trouble
Symantec currently dominates the paid security-software market, easily besting McAfee on just about every front. But with Intel’s backing, McAfee might have a change of fortune. Symantec doesn’t have the bankroll that Intel enjoys, and thanks to the added talent that Intel can bring to the table, it’s entirely possible that McAfee offers vastly improved services in the coming years. That, in turn, could have a direct impact on Symantec’s business. The security company should be watching this acquisition closely.
2. Intel makes a mistake
Although most at Intel seem excited about the McAfee acquisition, it’s entirely possible that the firm has made a mistake. McAfee isn’t as big or as powerful as Symantec. And some would agree that its software doesn’t work as well as some other options on the market. If that continues, and Intel can’t get what it wants out of the company, it’s entirely possible that this acquisition will be viewed as a blunder.
3. Little changes at McAfee
So far, Intel hasn’t made its full intentions known about how it will handle McAfee. But that doesn’t mean that Intel will vastly change the way the company operates. In fact, it’s entirely possible that it will allow McAfee to operate as it currently does and only use it when it needs it. At this point, it’s unknown how Intel will handle McAfee, but it’s not a stretch to say little might change at the security firm.
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