Security

ESET has removed the ESET Social Media Scanner from its product portfolio. The API-based ap-plication was initially designed to protect users from malicious content distributed through Face-book, Twitter and VKontakte and sat alongside ESET’s software solutions. www.eset.com

Miscellaneous

HCL Technologies and Google Cloud announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to bring HCL’s software offerings, starting with HCL Commerce, to Google Cloud. www.hcl.com

HCL Technologies announced its intent to acquire Cisco’s Self-Optimizing Network (SON) tech-nology, aimed at the telecommunication service providers. www.hcl.com

Cisco announced its intent to acquire ThousandEyes, Inc., whose Internet and Cloud intelligence platform delivers deep visibility and insights into the digital delivery of applications and services over the Internet. www.cisco.com