Symantec to split in two

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Security giant follows in HP's footsteps by announcing intent to split into separate security and information management companies

Symantec has announced plans to carve its business in twain, just three days after HP confirmed it is dividing into two separate firms. The Mountain View-based security firm announced today that...

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