"Cisco's $28 Billion Cash Deal: Acquiring AI Firm Splunk for Cybersecurity Expansion"

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"Cisco's $28 Billion Cash Deal: Acquiring AI Firm Splunk for Cybersecurity Expansion"
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Cisco has agreed to acquire analytics and AI-powered cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion in an all-cash deal. The acquisition will enable Cisco to develop the next generation of AI-enabled security and observability. Shares of Cisco fell 4% in premarket trading, while Splunk rallied 20%. The deal comes during a quiet period for M&A, highlighting the impact of the AI revolution on the tech industry.

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