Collaboration

Google launched Gmail Add-ons, a new way to work with business apps directly in Gmail. www.google.com

Microsoft shared more detail on the planned roadmap for adding Microsoft Skype for Business capabilities to Teams for communication and collaboration in Office 365. www.microsoft.com

Security

Symantec announced availability of an advanced, fully-featured endpoint solution that brings together deception technology, Mobile Threat Defense, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). www.symantec.com

Kaspersky Lab announced its Global Transparency Initiative, as part of which it intends to provide the source code of its software for independent review and assessment. www.kaspersky.com

Sophos announced the latest version of its next-generation Sophos XG Firewall. www.sophos.com

Fortinet announced its new FortiGuard Industrial Security Service, extending the Fortinet Security Fabric visibility, control and protection into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). www.fortinet.com

SentinelOne released SentinelOne Linux agent version 2.0. www.sentinelone.com

Miscellaneous

Cisco and Google partner to deliver a new open hybrid cloud solution spanning on-premises environments and Google Cloud Platform. www.cisco.com

Cisco and BroadSoft announced a definitive agreement for Cisco to acquire publicly-held BroadSoft, Inc. www.cisco.com

Apple iPhone X will be available to customers for pre-order on October 27. www.apple.com

Actiance announced its Safe Landing Program for customers of CA Technologies, which announced its plans to “end-of-life” (EOL) CA Data Protection (formerly Orchestria). www.actiance.com