THE BUSINESS OF TECHNOLOGY
It's no longer just Sony, your LinkedIn account, or Yahoo email address that needs to be concerned about cyber crime. After announcing that certain attacks on US banks and Middle Eastern oil companies were perpetuated by a nation state, US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned of the possibility of a “cyber-Pearl Harbor that would cause physical … [Read more...]
Salesforce finalized its $689 million acquisition of Buddy Media, paying $475 million in cash and 1.4 million common stock shares, according to an SEC filing. The deal is the largest contract in the history of the mega-cloud software provider's history. Founded in 2007, Buddy Media has been connecting brands to their consumers and fans in a … [Read more...]