Cybersecurity

Accenture to Buy Former Symantec Services Unit From Broadcom

  • Terms not disclosed for deal expected to close in March
  • Cyber business being acquired has over 300 employees

     

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Consulting giant Accenture Plc has agreed to buy a cybersecurity services business from Broadcom Inc. that had been part of Symantec’s enterprise division.

Accenture is buying the unit, which has 300 employees, for an undisclosed sum. The deal is expected to close in March, according to a statement provided to Bloomberg news.