HP has introduced new high-performance security solutions aimed at preventing network breaches in a converged infrastructure by offering comprehensive data protection across both physical and virtual environments.

IBM has announced it has acquired network automation software firm Intelliden and will integrate the company’s technology into its Tivoli Software. Financial terms of the purchase were not released.

The increase in social networking and mobility trends is presenting challenges to companies’ network security, disaster planning and business continuity, according to a new study from AT&T. Two-thirds (65%) of all executives plan on investing in new technologies in 2009. Investment will be focused on new equipment, a variety of software, storage and security updates.