Category Archives: Software
The Bill Gates Show Rolls in Canada
Bill Gates loves Waterloo, Ont., particularly computer science and engineering students at the local university. In a talk/recruiting drive yesterday, he extolled about the exciting prospects for the industry and how the software giant is well-positioned. “Software is the place … Continue reading
Sweet Returns From Alias Software
Talk about ROI! Eighteen months after Accel-KKR acquired Alias Systems for $57.5-million, it sold Alias to Autodesk for $182-million. That's a cool 300% return. Toronto-based Alias, which makes special effects software used for movies such as Terminator 2 and Jurassic … Continue reading
Cryptologic Thriving from Online Poker
For a glimpse into the red-hot world of online gambling (and, particular, poker) Cryptologic Inc.'s results are a fairly good indicator. The Toronto-based company, which makes online gambling software, posted better-than-expected profits and revenue in the second-quarter. Online poker fees … Continue reading
IBM's Canadian Shopping Spree Continues
IBM is acquiring yet another Canadian software maker with a deal for DWL Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This is the second Canadian acquisition by IBM in the past month – it bought Victoria-based PureEdge Solutions Inc. last month – … Continue reading
Ballmer's Big Boast
Hey, guess what? Microsoft is going to rule the Web, just as it has dominated the desktop. That's the gospel according to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. “We have won the desktop. Now're we're going to win on the Web,” he … Continue reading
WinZip Snapped Up
WinZip, which many people use (it has been downloaded 140 million times) but barely anyone actually pays for, has been acquired by Vector Capital for an undisclosed price (probably a minimal amount given WinZip's revenue or lack thereof). Vector is … Continue reading
