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Arik Hesseldahl

Arik Hesseldahl

Former Senior Editor, Enterprise

    Latest articles by Arik Hesseldahl

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    Kevin Mandia to Talk About Fighting Hackers at Code/EnterpriseKevin Mandia to Talk About Fighting Hackers at Code/Enterprise
    Technology

    The man you call when your company has been hacked to high heavens joins us onstage on April 21.

    By Arik Hesseldahl
    Technology
    Uber Taps Facebook Exec Joe Sullivan as First Chief Security OfficerUber Taps Facebook Exec Joe Sullivan as First Chief Security Officer
    Technology

    The move comes a month after the company disclosed a hacking incident.

    By Kurt Wagner and Arik Hesseldahl
    Technology
    Changes to Indiana Law Don’t Go Far Enough for Max LevchinChanges to Indiana Law Don’t Go Far Enough for Max Levchin
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    New language that expressly forbids discriminatory practices doesn’t go far enough, the PayPal founder says.

    By Arik Hesseldahl
    Technology
    Max Levchin Leads Tech Industry Push for Anti-Discrimination LawsMax Levchin Leads Tech Industry Push for Anti-Discrimination Laws
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    Tech CEOs and venture capitalists are signing a letter calling for states to protect LGBT citizens and hinting they may put economic weight behind their words.

    By Arik Hesseldahl
    Technology
    HP Sues Former Autonomy Execs, Seeking $5 Billion in DamagesHP Sues Former Autonomy Execs, Seeking $5 Billion in Damages
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    HP alleges the two executives engaged in “fraudulent activities” while running Autonomy.

    By Arik Hesseldahl
    Technology
    Andreessen Horowitz Invests Another $52 Million in Tanium at $1.75 Billion ValuationAndreessen Horowitz Invests Another $52 Million in Tanium at $1.75 Billion Valuation
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    With a combined $142 million invested, Tanium is now Andreessen’s largest single investment.

    By Arik Hesseldahl
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    Backlash Grows Against Indiana ‘Religious Freedom’ ActBacklash Grows Against Indiana ‘Religious Freedom’ Act
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    Tech companies, Indiana business leaders and the NCAA raise concerns about discrimination.

    By Arik Hesseldahl, Dawn Chmielewski and 1 more
    Technology
    Angie’s List Halts Expansion Plans to Protest Indiana’s ‘Religious Freedom’ LawAngie’s List Halts Expansion Plans to Protest Indiana’s ‘Religious Freedom’ Law
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    Angie’s List joins others protesting the new law, which some fear would open the door to discrimination against gays and lesbians.

    By Dawn Chmielewski and Arik Hesseldahl
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    If Intel Buys Altera, Look for Xilinx to Be Sold NextIf Intel Buys Altera, Look for Xilinx to Be Sold Next
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    A potential $10 billion-plus deal for Altera, if it happens, would likely trigger a fight to acquire its primary rival.

    By Arik Hesseldahl
    Technology
    Salesforce CEO Benioff Takes Stand Against Indiana Anti-Gay LawSalesforce CEO Benioff Takes Stand Against Indiana Anti-Gay Law
    Technology

    Benioff cancels company events in the state and promises more “economic sanctions” if the law isn’t reversed.

    By Arik Hesseldahl