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Microsoft Bamboozled by Yammer in $1.2 Billion Purchase

Microsoft Bamboozled by Yammer in $1.2 Billion Purchase

By Esteban Kolsky on June 28, 2012

Well, after that title — what else is there to say? Lots, hear me out – I’d like to tell you why I am going against all the optimists out there (although I do consider myself an optimist) and why I liken this deal to AOL acquiring Time Warner (and we all know how well […]

Posted in Business, Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged microsoft, NewsGator, sharepoint, Steve Ballmer, yammer, yams | 6 Responses

Will Yammer improve SharePoint?

Will Yammer improve SharePoint?

By Phil Wainewright on June 26, 2012

It’s difficult to see how Yammer will improve SharePoint, or what value it will add for customers. It’s just another tool in an increasingly chaotic Microsoft toolbox.

Posted in Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged aaron levie, microsoft, Microsoft SharePoint, yammer, yams

Microsoft Buys Enterprise Social Network Vendor Yammer for $1.2B

Microsoft Buys Enterprise Social Network Vendor Yammer for $1.2B

By Michael Fauscette on June 25, 2012

The much anticipated and highly rumored announcement finally hit the wires today. One of the biggest questions was where would the company reside in the Microsoft organization, a question that was also answered today, the Microsoft Office Division under Division President Kurt DelBene. Yammer will continue to be lead by founder / CEO David Sacks […]

Posted in Business, Featured Posts | Tagged acquisition, ESN, microsoft, MSFT, socbiz, social software, yammer, yams | 1 Response

The Yammer about Yammer Hides A Bigger Gap: Where is Microsoft’s HRMS Play?

The Yammer about Yammer Hides A Bigger Gap: Where is Microsoft’s HRMS Play?

By Josh Greenbaum on June 20, 2012

As the rumors became reality about Microsoft’s acquisition of Yammer, and what that means for Microsoft Dynamics and its social computing strategy, I must confess a bit of bewilderment. While social is hot, and cool, and trendy (can you guess ……

Posted in Business, Featured Posts, Technology / Software | Tagged HRMS, microsoft, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft SharePoint, Monopolies and Oligopolies, yammer, yams | 3 Responses

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