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Salesforce.com on the Prowl for More Acquisitions
NEW YORK—Shortly after announcing on Aug. 21 that Salesforce.com had acquired the small software development company Kieden, CEO Marc Benioff confirmed that he is indeed on the lookout for additional acquisitions. “We’re paying attention to what customers want us to do,” Benioff said during an Aug. 22 interview with eWEEK at a Salesforce for Google…
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IBM to Acquire Internet Security Systems for $1.3 Billion
IBM announced on Aug. 23 that it is acquiring Internet Security Systems, a maker of network security and appliances, for $1.3 billion, or $28 per share. The purchase of ISS, the fifth largest in IBM’s history, is the fourth acquisition for Big Blue since the start of August. In less than four weeks, the Armonk,…
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Microsoft and Citrix Ink Applications Access Pact
Microsoft and Citrix Systems announced a new partnership on Aug. 23 through which the two vendors have agreed to build a network appliance meant to facilitate faster, more secure delivery of business applications services to customers’ distributed operations. The two companies signed a letter of intent to develop and market of a new multifunction appliance…
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Sun Sees Server Revenue Jump in Q2
Sun Microsystems, which has been undergoing a drastic realignment of its server business over the past couple of years, in the second quarter regained its position as the world’s third-largest systems maker, overtaking rival Dell. The Santa Clara, Calif., company saw its market share increase to 12.9 percent in the second quarter, according to numbers…
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Bush Order Aims to Pump Up Health IT
President Bush on Aug. 22 issued an executive order directing agencies that administer or support most health insurance programs to implement “interoperable” technology standards when acquiring or upgrading equipment. The order also requires that agencies provide clear quality measurements and pricing information. Finally, agencies must create incentive programs to improve health care, such as providing…
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NEC Brings Managed IP Telephony to SMBs
SAN FRANCISCO—NEC Unified Solutions took the concept of hosted IP telephony services a bit farther here at VoiceCon by introducing its Managed IP Telephony Services. The new service, aimed at SMBs (small and midsize businesses), provides a fully managed monthly subscription service without requiring that customers buy the IP telephony equipment. For SMBs still using…
