During Symantec Partner Engage, Chief Operating Officer Enrique Salem said the company plans to spend roughly $1 billion annually on acquisitions — targeting roughly three to six companies per year — for the foreseeable future.
This is going to be part of a growing trend for cash-rich companies during the economic downturn, The VAR Guy believes. More perspective from The VAR Guy later today.

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