Editor's Note: Following publication of this review, SolarWinds contacted us and said this evaluation was based on a non-production version of the software; that a separate, commercial version of ...

Analysts expect deep spending cuts as the private equity firm tries to boost margins at the cybersecurity vendor, preparing for a quick sale.

SolarWinds said on Friday it would go private in a $4.4 billion deal with buyout firm Turn/River Capital, the latest sign debt-funded deals were set to rebound this year as borrowing costs decline.