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Stephen Swoyer
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Researcher, Analyst, and Writer, Freelance
Portland
Beats
IoT , Smartphones , Consumer Technology , Smart Homes , Cyber Security
Content
By Stephen Swoyer| The WatersWorks Podcast@ News IBM Corp.’s $5 billion acquisition this week of Cognos Inc. is a watershed event. It marks the third acquisition this year of a best-of-breed business intelligence (BI) and performance management (PM) vendor. More to the point, Big Blue’s move effectively eliminates the last of the big BI pure-play vendors. Along with competitors Hyperion Solutions Corp. (acquired by Oracle Corp.
By Stephen Swoyer| The WatersWorks Podcast@ News Oracle Corp.’s acquisition last week of integration middleware stalwart BEA Systems Inc. has been long rumored and once postponed. Now that it's a done deal, Oracle's move seems in retrospect to have come out of nowhere. With respect to timing -- it is a surprise to industry watchers. They can, however, agree that what lies ahead is tumult for customers and competitors alike, and an opportunity for Oracle.
By Stephen Swoyer| The WatersWorks Podcast@ News IBM Corp.’s $5 billion acquisition this week of Cognos Inc. is a watershed event. It marks the third acquisition this year of a best-of-breed business intelligence (BI) and performance management (PM) vendor. More to the point, Big Blue’s move effectively eliminates the last of the big BI pure-play vendors. Along with competitors Hyperion Solutions Corp. (acquired by Oracle Corp.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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