Microsoft Microsystems, Inc.

Tom Siebel ( a former CEO of Siebel Systems, now a part of Oracle) :“We use the

3) Can you identify the major sources of funding used by the company from the information presented in the company's annual report? If not, how could you get this information?

The Case for this module centers on an organization implementing a new computer-based information processing system. Thousands of organizations go through the same kind of process every day—you yourself may have been involved in one or more such "technology transformations." Despite this body of experience; the advice of thousands of consultants, researchers, and computer gurus; and the leverage of multibillion-dollar corporations such as Microsoft, Google, and Oracle; a large proportion of these

The company built the first commercial relational database system, and marketed the first products employing SQL (structured query language), now the industry standard (Table 1). Oracle also saw the value of low-cost, client/server systems instead of mainframes, pioneered portable software that today runs on practically all hardware in most computers. In recent years, the company has supported parallel software as the breakthrough that will drive very large database applications. Table 1 illustrates some of the major milestones for the company preceding and during the time of this case.The company 's technology innovations have helped drive the computer industry to where it is today, and has enabled computer users to be more productive and more competitive with systems that cost less but do more. Oracle radically increased it 's sales every year from 1980 to 1989 (Exhibit 1). This focus on software innovation and expansion explains why Oracle 's information management software has been such a leader guiding the world into the Information Age.Table 1. Major milestones for the Oracle Corporation preceding and during the time of this case.

To compute the multiple valuation method we needed to define the peer group first. Apple, IBM and HP are not suitable because of their bigger dimension (market capitalization, Debt, Equity and Share price). Also, to be comparable, firms need to be similar in terms of risk, profitability, and growth. Once the comparable companies were identified, the multiples were computed and a comparison was established between the peer group’s market capitalization and share price and those of the target company (Sun). In this context, where a company wants to acquire another, corporate executive are interested in assessing a target’s total value, reflecting both debt (we assumed net debt in this case) and equity. In this case, the enterprise value is a better basis for the valuation. That way we used the EV/EBITDA ratio, which resulted in a meaningless value as Sun’s EBITDA is negative. EV/Sales ratio should then be used. In fact, the EV/Sales ratio raised the firm’s valuation to $16375,51 Million against its $6198,17 Million market capitalization. We can also use the Price Earnings (P/E) ratio, which provides an indication of how much investors are willing to pay for a company’s earnings. To

System upgrade is a process that organizations have to go through every once in a while. System upgrade is a situation where an organization usually improves the types of systems, such as computer software, that it uses for their normal operations. In the current world, different forms of technologies are coming up every day (Beynon, 2009). These types of technologies are quite important for the success of any business. In order to remain successful within the current markets, it is important for an organization to remain competitive through the process of updating its system every once in a while. This will ensure that the organization is competent at all times and remains successful in its operation. Further, it may have advantages over its competitors, which improves its general operations within its operating markets. System upgrade is quite advantageous to an organization within its working environment and industry.

As illustrated above, there were multiple systems that were performing similar functions. There was redundancy in the process as a whole. A considerable amount of time and duplication of efforts was leading to huge costs being incurred on a daily basis. BAL’s systems architecture was based on a “buy-in” strategy where the tools in action captured above were purchased off the shelf. If the applications did not interface with the other applications used, BAL invested in programming to enhance functionality and where possible automate processes.

The objective of this RFI is to determine whether or not Colgate-Palmolive (C&P) should remain with SAP for their technology infrastructure, or if they should seek out other or new IT opportunities. C&P needs to determine what is important and whether or not IT supports it. We evaluate the current problem C&P is facing and the future trend of the technology. We reviewed SAP and its competitor, Oracle, to determine whether C&P should stay with their current provider and what advantages would be available to them from their current and other IT providers. C&P must have a very good handle on automation and rationalization. These two items being the two most common forms of organizational change because they are

X Corp. designs, develops, assembles and markets systems for data base management. These systems integrate its proprietary operating system software with hardware supplied by major manufacturers, and are sold to small, medium and large-sized companies for a range of business applications. Its systems are distinguished by a sophisticated operating system, which permits use without trained data-processing personnel.

Companies often struggle to stay abreast of current technology, and with good reason. Both software and hardware capabilities continue to expand at an alarming rate. In mere decades, the behemoth computers of the 1940’s have evolved into pocket-sized devices with significantly more computing power and memory. Every year, there’s a new wave of technology designed to replace the old, making it difficult to determine what is appropriately “up-to-date.” Companies that do not have the resources to adapt to new technologies usually fall behind, opting to maintain so-called legacy systems instead of upgrading.

The Microsoft Corporation is a worldwide software corporation whose headquarters is in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft develops, manufactures, license and wires a wide range of products and services that are connected to personal computing. Microsoft is most remarkably known for its Windows Operating System(OS), Microsoft Office and Mobile products like Windows Phone and now tablets.

Later, US Justice Department filed antitrust charges in 1998 against the software company, claiming that Microsoft had taken over the internet browser competition and limited consumer choice. In view of antitrust regulation in the US and EU, and increasing competition in the desktop software market, Microsoft was determined to move beyond the PC software industry. By formally recognizing the emerging business opportunities introduced by the new internet era (“Web 2.0”), Microsoft began to reinvent itself. It wanted to extend its software products into web-based services for businesses and consumers. It wanted to try new sectors such as media, television set top boxes, game consoles and other broader technology services. Microsoft aimed to transform itself and wanted to set a standard for accessing, communicating and doing business over the internet.

The city of Seattle is seeking a sponsor for naming rights to the multipurpose arena. The arena serves as the home court for the Seattle Storm of the Women’s National Basketball Association and Seattle University basketball of the NCAA Division I Western Athletic Conference. Seattle was recently awarded an expansion team in the National Basketball Association. Residents of Seattle and surrounding suburbs recently voted to name the franchise the Seattle Splash. The current arena which is a property of AEG Facilities is seeking a local corporation that is willing to invest in not only the present, but the future as well. As it stands now, the arena will need to be updated and modernized to compete with other NBA arenas as it was last updated in 1995. My team and I recognize that the Microsoft Corporation is innovative and on the cutting-edge of technology. The following proposal will showcase how a partnership between the Seattle Splash and the Microsoft Corporation can provide the winning formula when technology and sports collide.

     These same elements were applied to the military by Sapient and Penn State University. These entities identified that the Marines had over 200 separate information systems, and to make matters worse, many of these systems could not share data. For example, the system for ammunition accountability, SAAS-Mod, is a stand-alone system that is not able to “talk” with any other supply information system. This is not only a waste of resources but also became too complex and costly to maintain. With the introduction of Oracle 11i, the marines are able to streamline a number of processes, such as procurement, fulfillment, distribution, and inventory management.

Motorola Solutions, Inc. is an American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider. Motorola was a giant in the mobile industry, however, it has returned to its roots of providing communications equipment for public safety. Motorola sold its enterprise unite in 2014, which consisted of mobile computers, tables, and barcode scanners, and focuses on its public safety and commercial customers. Today, Motorola designs, and makes two-way radio systems, wireless broadband products used in private voice, data networks, and public safety communication systems.