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For example, last year, it agreed to buy security-software provider McAfee Inc. for $7.68 billion and outlined plans to invest up to $8 billion over several years to upgrade its manufacturing plants in the U.S.

Intel Adds $10 Billion to Buyback Plan Shara Tibken 2011

In November, 70.5% of all email was spam, down from a recent high of 92.2% in August 2010, according to security-software maker Symantec Corp. Improved filters and law enforcement have made email attacks increasingly difficult.

Spam Finds New Target Geoffrey A. Fowler 2012

That was true for McAfee Inc., a security-software specialist recently acquired by Intel Corp. The board conferred 25 times during the three months before the company accepted Intel's offer last August, says David DeWalt , then chief executive of McAfee.

Video Comes to Board Meetings Joann S. Lublin 2011

Bloomberg News Dave DeWalt , McAfee's fourth leader in six years, arrived after a string of financial debacles at the security-software specialist.

Execs on Recruiters' Wish Lists 2011

BRUSSELS — The European Commission cleared Intel Corp.'s proposed $7.68 billion deal to buy security-software specialist McAfee Inc., after Intel pledged to ensure the interoperability of McAfee's products with those of competitors, to solve antitrust concerns.

EU Clears Intel-McAfee Deal Alessandro Torello 2011

Qihoo 360 Technology, the Chinese security-software provider, said it plans to sell up to $200 million of American depositary shares in an initial public offering, the latest Chinese Internet firm to tap the U.S. market for funding.

Business Watch 2011

The latest results include contributions from Intel's acquisitions of security-software provider McAfee and Infineon Technologies AG, which closed in the first quarter.

Intel Profit, Revenue Surge Shara Tibken 2011

David DeWalt , who was CEO of McAfee Inc. before Intel Corp. acquired the security-software firm, could also be a smart choice to succeed Ms. Bartz, according to Rick Devine , managing partner of Devine Capital Partners, a high-tech search boutique in Redwood City, Calif.

Yahoo's 'Numbers Guy' Takes Lead, for Now John Letzing 2011

Rob Pegoraro: Did this report come from a security-software vendor, by any chance?

Personal Tech Live with Rob Pegoraro Rob Pegoraro 2011

Why Top Pick: Mr. DeWalt, McAfee's fourth leader in six years, arrived after a string of financial debacles at the security-software specialist.

Hot Prospects: 12 Coveted Executives Joann S. Lublin 2011