IBM in talks to buy Sun
Nobody is in a better position than IBM to come to Sun's rescue, and while they have a lot of product overlap, IBM could still benefit from Sun's intellectual property
Update: IBM, Sun unable to reach a deal, reports say
Sun's board rejected a formal acquisition offer from IBM, considering the offer price too low, and talks are reported to be nearing collapse... more
Reporter's notebook: Sundown for Sun?
A brash upstart-turned-industry-stalwart has provided drama over the years, but became too tied to its technology... more
Sun chief forges ahead as IBM rumors swirl
CEO Jonathan Schwartz's address to the Open Source Business Conference focused on cloud computing and open source software, not merger rumors ... more
IBM said to be poring over Sun's contracts
Such an examiniation of contracts is often part of a the pre-merger due dilligence process... more
Google: IBM/Sun deal could benefit Java
Google's open source program manager speculated that IBM ownership of Sun could have prevented the current battle between Sun and Apache Software Foundation... more
Sun deal could make IBM unbeatable in Unix server market
An acquisition of Sun would give IBM nearly two-thirds of the worldwide Unix server market, which could attract the attention of regulators... more
Spring founder downplays rumored IBM-Sun merger
Java platform being driven more by developers and open source these days, Spring's Rod Johnson says... more
What IBM/Sun talks could mean for cloud computing
Both Sun and IBM have ambitious cloud plans that might benefit from the proposed merger... more
An IBM-Sun tie-up offers few advantages in storage arena
IBM and Sun have a lot of product overlap in the storage market, but IBM could stills tand to benefit from Sun's intellectual property... more
If IBM and Sun merge, watch out Oracle and SAP
Along with Sun, IBM would get Java -- and that could spell trouble for companies that rely heavily on it... more
Update: IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems
IBM may pay as much as $6.5 billion in cash for Sun, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday... more
IBM and Sun: What took them so long?
Nobody is in a better position than IBM to come to the rescue and to keep Sun's technology relevant... more
Bill Snyder, Tech's Bottom LineWhy we should all hope IBM buys Sun
Sun needs the help, IBM's got the cash, and the IT industry need this to happen... more
Neil McAllister, Fatal ExceptionIBM: The new development powerhouse?
An IBM/Sun merger could crown Big Blue king of enterprise software development... more
Dave Linthicum, Real World SOAIBM/Sun deal: Big SOA technology providers grow
And midsize companies continue to shrink... more
Paul Venezia, The Deep EndSun Microsystems: Too good to fail
Regardless of whether or not you use Sun hardware or software, you need Sun Microsystems. Maybe Cisco needs it, too...... more
- Neil McAllister, Fatal Exception
What if Oracle bought Sun Microsystems?
If Oracle picks up where IBM left off, database, storage, and Java customers could be in for radical changes... more
Fate of Sun's products up in the air
An IBM purchase of Sun would end up killing some Sun technologies but may help others... more
Analysts: Sun made huge mistake in turning down IBM offer
IBM threw Sun a lifeline, but by ignoring it, Sun may have sealed its own demise... more
Where did Sun go wrong?
One of Silicon Valley's biggest innovators faces a tough road alone after walking away from a deal with IBM... more
Sun's next step unclear after breakdown of talks with IBM
CEO Jonathan Schwartz has 'a lot riding on showing growth or an exit strategy,' an analyst says... more
Report: Sun still open to an IBM bid
Update: Sun is said to be willing to resume talks if Big Blue 'makes a stronger commitment to complete' the deal... more
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