Cisco's $28B Acquisition of Splunk and its Implications

This chapter explores the recent acquisition of Splunk by Cisco for $28 billion, discussing the implications for competitors, the timeline for the deal, market reaction, potential reasons for Cisco's stock drop, and the benefits of the acquisition for Cisco. It also highlights the complementarity of Splunk's observability platform with Cisco's security vertical, the generous acquisition premium, and the possibility of other potential buyers for Splunk.