Five data security deals have already been announced. Companies making acquisitions are striving to improve their secure access service edge posture, enter new markets or bolster their technology portfolios. Francisco Partners has closed the deal to acquire cybersecurity firm Forcepoint from Raytheon Technologies. Equifax announced it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI firm Kount for $640 million. Accenture says Real Protect’s 90 employees will be absorbed into Accenture’s global workforce, which totals nearly 7,000. Huntress has acquired Level Effect-related technology from the San Antonio startup.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/new-year-kicks-off-vendor-consolidation-a-15748