Mergers and Acquisitions in the Software Industry
Mergers and Acquisitions in the Software Industry

Author: Karl Michael Popp

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2013-08-21

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 3732243818

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For mergers and acquisitions in the software industry this book lays the foundation for successful due diligence. Based on methodological foundations, a business model driven approach for due diligence is presented. The key difference between this book and other due diligence books: this book focuses on a business model driven approach, M&A processes, M&A organization and software industry specifics. The book focuses on four goals. First, it focuses on creating a holistic view of acquisition targets using business models. Second, the book defines differences of the software industry to other industries. Third, the book tries to lay the foundation for standardization of due diligence activities. It also analyses the right setup for acquirers to successfully carry out acquisitions. Fourth, it elaborates on typical business models, business ecosystems and partnerships in the software industry. Many examples from real life due diligence activities and many hints make this book a valuable resource for business professionals in mergers and acquisitions in all industries.

Supplier Relationships and Mergers & Acquisitions in the Software Industry
Supplier Relationships and Mergers & Acquisitions in the Software Industry

Author: Karl Michael Popp

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-10-02

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 3759768377

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This book has been created to serve students of information systems and computer science to serve as a primer for getting acquainted with key concepts and mechanisms of software supply-chains and mergers and acquisitions. It contains scientific content, best practices as well as street smarts when dealing with these topics.Questions after each chapter allow the reader to see if the content was successfully acquired and can be applied.

Automation of Mergers and Acquisitions
Automation of Mergers and Acquisitions

Author: Karl Michael Popp

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 3750462054

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The goal of the book is end-to-end automation of M&A processes. With this book, the following tasks can be carried out: 1.Determination of the tasks to be automated: In this book, all tasks in due diligence are described. The tasks relevant for a company can be selected and then automated in a targeted manner. 2.Overview of the automation options for the M&A process: The automatability described for the tasks allow an overview of which tasks in the M&A process can already be automated in which way. 3.Determination of the automation potential of M&A processes: The methodology contained in this book and the details of the tasks and their automatability allow the determination of the digitization potential. 4.Familiarization with M&A processes: In this book all tasks in the Due Diligence phase are documented with their objectives, a description and with questions during the execution. This enables a quick familiarization with the details of the Due Diligence phase.

The Software Industry
The Software Industry

Author: Peter Buxmann

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-09-12

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 3642315097

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Whether ERP software, office applications, open-source products or online games: In terms of its economic characteristics, software differs fundamentally from industrial goods or services. Based on the economic principles and rules of the software industry, the book reveals strategies and business models to software vendors that comprise cooperation, distribution, pricing and production and industrialization strategies, as well as software as a service and platform concepts. Further aspects including the outsourcing behavior of software vendors and users; providing business software as open source software; selecting software; and the value chains in the software industry are also addressed. Based on a number of expert meetings, it contains numerous case studies and new empirical findings. Target audience of the book are professionals and executives from the software, consulting and IT branches as well as students and scholars of business administration, computer science, business and industrial engineering.

InfoWorld
InfoWorld

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Publisher:

Published: 1985-10-21

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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InfoWorld is targeted to Senior IT professionals. Content is segmented into Channels and Topic Centers. InfoWorld also celebrates people, companies, and projects.

Vertical Software Industry Evolution
Vertical Software Industry Evolution

Author: Pasi Tyrväinen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-09-18

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 379082352X

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Seldom has any business been in such turmoil as the Communication Service Providers (CSP) business is today. Telecom operators providing communication services constructed the infrastructure of the global information society with their trillion investments on various telecommunication technologies from broadband to mobile. Their investments on software turned their technology-specific in-house procedures into modern layered OSS/BSS. This book analyzes the status and the future evolution of OSS/BSS software industry from multiple viewpoints including technology diffusion, vertical disintegration and evolution of a vertical software industry. The analysis uses both commercial databases on software market transactions and interviews of operators in Europe and Far East, using quantitative and qualitative methods. This research complying academic standards aims at serving the practical business needs in the companies shaping the future of communications: the CSPs and the software developers – sometimes found in a single enterprise.

Software Business. Towards Continuous Value Delivery
Software Business. Towards Continuous Value Delivery

Author: Casper Lassenius

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-06-17

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 331908738X

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This book contains the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Software Business (ICSOB) held in Paphos, Cyprus, in June 2014. The theme of the event was "Shortening the Time to Market: From Short Cycle Times to Continuous Value Delivery." The 18 full papers, two short papers, two industrial papers, and two doctoral consortium abstracts accepted for ICSOB were selected from 45 submissions and are organized in sections on: strategic aspects, start-ups and software business, products and service business, software development, ecosystems, and platforms and enterprises.

Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business

Author: Lawrence J. Gitman

Publisher:

Published: 2024-09-16

Total Pages: 1455

ISBN-13:

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Introduction to Business covers the scope and sequence of most introductory business courses. The book provides detailed explanations in the context of core themes such as customer satisfaction, ethics, entrepreneurship, global business, and managing change. Introduction to Business includes hundreds of current business examples from a range of industries and geographic locations, which feature a variety of individuals. The outcome is a balanced approach to the theory and application of business concepts, with attention to the knowledge and skills necessary for student success in this course and beyond. This is an adaptation of Introduction to Business by OpenStax. You can access the textbook as pdf for free at openstax.org. Minor editorial changes were made to ensure a better ebook reading experience. Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Mega Mergers and Acquisitions
Mega Mergers and Acquisitions

Author: B. Kumar

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-11-14

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1137005904

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A casebook that discusses all the mega mergers and acquisitions in terms of value, that have happened in different industry sectors such as pharmacy, technology, telecommunications, media and entertainment, electrical and electronics, energy, finance, consumer goods, metals, and automobile and airlines.

Decoding the Software Industry
Decoding the Software Industry

Author: Sanjay Gupta

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2023-10-31

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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In concluding this journey through the particulars of the Software Industry Departments, I hope you've gained valuable insights into its dynamic landscape. Remember, this field thrives on innovation, adaptability, and collaboration. As you embark on your ventures or continue to navigate this ever-evolving domain, remember the significance of continuous learning and embracing change. The software industry has limitless possibilities, and your contributions will shape its future. Thank you for joining me on this exploration, and I wish you success and fulfillment in all your endeavors."