Tech
CA buys Cheyenne Software
Computer Associates (CA) is to buy anti-virus, communications and storage management software vendor Cheyenne Software for $1.2 billion. The acquisition is the latest in a long list of purchases for the voracious US firm.
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Analysts said Cheyenne's attraction lay in its strong Windows NT product line.
UK spokesmen were unavailable for comment.
Computer Associates can be contacted by telephone on 01753-577733. Cheyenne Software can be contacted by telephone on 01737-775500.