Tag: acquisition

Protecting Your Software Investment in Case of a Merger or Acquisition

Critical work in your organization is directly tied to the fate of your software vendors. So when PeopleSoft buys J.D. Edwards or Oracle attempts a hostile takeover of PeopleSoft, you are understandably nervous. Your nervousness usually does not stem from your love of PeopleSoft, J.D. Edwards or Oracle, but because the future of the software products you use everyday to run your business is now questionable at best and in jeopardy at worst. The potential buyers reassure you with promises of long term support and future product enhancements. But would you bet your own money on these promises?

Digital River’s Destructive Acquisition Strategy

Most of us have grown weary of Digital River’s acquisitions and are no longer shocked when the announcements are made. How many of us have considered the implications involved in the volume of “takeovers”? I, like almost everyone in the industry, have been fairly complacent about the acquisitions, but now I’m seeing limited choices for developers and the fact is the “little guy” can no longer compete.

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