Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Victor Dey is an analyst and writer covering AI and emerging tech. IT and application performance observability platforms have ...

“Driving a new generation of data and delivering value out of it,” is how Chairman and CEO Godfrey Sullivan describes Splunk, Inc.’s mission. Welcoming attendees to Splunk.conf 2015, the “Superbowl ...

Splunk’s latest .Conf focused on machine data, federation, resiliency, and easing the cybersecurity burden. That’s a good start for the cyber giant, but from security leaders’ perspective, work ...

It has been almost a year and a half since Cisco Systems Inc. acquired Splunk Inc. At the time, investors were happy because it was a good financial move. Cisco spent $28 billion and would get back ...

Cisco's acquisition of Splunk, valued at $28 billion, is expected to enhance Cisco's gross margins and revenue growth despite a $5.74 billion premium paid on the acquisition. The deal will boost Cisco ...