3Com Buyout In Question?

Via Barron's: the Washington Times reports that 3Com's buyout by a group that includes China's Huawei may be in jeopardy because U.S. intelligence agencies say the deal could be a "threat" to U.S. security.

Via Barron's: the Washington Times reports that 3Com's buyout by a group that includes China's Huawei may be in jeopardy because U.S. intelligence agencies say the deal could be a "threat" to U.S. security.It appears that this might not have to apply to the entire deal; the Washington Times article notes that 3Com makes security appliances--specifically, intrusion prevention devices--used by the Pentagon. 3Com had already announced plans to spin off Tipping Point, its security subsidiary, so if the report is true, a Tipping Point-less 3Com might still pass muster with the U.S. government.

However, the Boston Globe has also been reporting about objections on free-trade grounds.