Barclays is “mixed” on Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk (SPLK). Cisco’s software percentage and annual recurring revenue will increase, but the overall impact on growth and earnings may be limited, and there are integration risks, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm says that while the combination makes sense, Cisco’s track record in security and observability has been mixed. It keeps an Equal Weight rating on Cisco shares.
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