Former Microsoft Open-source Chief Joins Cloud Startup Oct 2, 2009
Sonoa's CEO is a former BEA Systems executive, Chet Kapoor. Microsoft has not named anyone to take Ramji's role but said when the CodePlex Foundation was unveiled that the Platform Strategy Group will remain intact and will continue to promote collaboration with and participation in open-source projects. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Oracle Chief Catz Says Customers Showing Fresh Interest in Buying Software Jun 24, 2009
Last years purchase of BEA Systems Inc. is helping Oracle challenge for the lead in middleware, software that lets different kinds of programs share data. Oracle ranks behind Redmond, Washington-based in total software sales. (Bloomberg -- US)
Campus@North First project in trouble Jun 19, 2009
The land, located next to the former BEA Systems Inc. headquarters on North First Street and down the street from eBay Inc., is considered ground zero in terms of its location, which is known as Silicon Valley s Golden Triangle. In March 2008 Tishman submitted a 90-page report to the city for the development it called Campus@North First, and said it planned to start construction on 600,000 square feet in May 2008. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Hewlett-Packard May Hunt for Takeovers in Data-Center Fight With Cisco May 7, 2009
5 billion purchase of BEA Systems Inc. last year and Hewlett-Packards $1. 6 billion buyout of Opsware Inc. in 2007 have eliminated many of the biggest candidates, he said. (Bloomberg -- US)
