Why Did Symantec Buy MessageLabs?

Earlier this month, Symantec forked over $695 million for messaging security services leader MessageLabs.  Wait a minute.  Doesn't Symantec already have a leading product in this space?  Why buy a completely seperate service when you are already a well established player?

Based upon ESG analysis, these questions are no match for the massive market Symantec gained by adding MessageLabs to its messaging security offerings and services portfolio.  See my new video blog for more.

The Onset of Virtual Micro Networks

Everything has gone virtual these days -- servers, storage, desktops, etc.  Networks have long been virtual to some extent but I see a new requirement that links any user to access any service over any network.   This will require a new level of security, dynamic configuration, and policy management that I call Virtual Micro Networks (VMNs).

See my recent C/Net blog for more.  Is this a good idea or am I crazy?  Let me know (note: the answer to one question is mutually exclusive from the other).