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• IBM is selling its QRadar security assets, including its security information and event management (SIEM) to partner Palo Alto Networks for an undisclosed sum.

• IBM will train 1,000 staffers on the technology and its consulting unit will continue to support the technology.

Cybersecurity is a priority but also a challenge for enterprises navigating tight budgets, skill set limitations, and too many discrete solutions to manage. Cybersecurity vendors are dealing with some pushback from customers who want to streamline security management and work with fewer disparate tools. Vendors often excel in one area of security but lack key adjacent capabilities. Innovation requires significant investment. Continue reading “IBM Sheds QRadar in an Active Cybersecurity M&A Season” →