We spend a lot of time forecasting the death of Sun these days. Employees have probably forgotten how to spell the word “morale,” acquisitions seem more focused on distracting stake holders from clueless executives, and there often seems like a plan to develop more never-to-be-executed, silly strategies there than at any other company that has ever existed. Another company, Gateway, had problems that seemed, a little more than a year ago, very similar.
Well, I won't comment on Sun's desktop offerings in terms of the software. However, the SunRay is a fantastic product, and contrary to what is said in this article, everyone that I know that uses one raves about how great it is. I was skeptical when I had to switch to using a SunRay 3 years ago, but it far exceeded my expectations. And it has just gotten better and better with each new release of the server software. And the performance I get is much better than I used to get with my desktop system. With the latest release, when I travel to different Sun campuses, my desktop is right there for me, just as I left it. That alone is worth the price of admission.
It is interesting the turn-around for Gateway after the e-machines purchase(?). The executive take-over was probably the best move. Ted Waitt's move to California was not the swiftest. Although South Dakota, or Iowa, does not make for an executive recruiting attraction, hence the move. The acquisition of ALR was supposed to put Gateway in the SOMO server market. Gateway was in the international market before it's retreat. What lies ahead? Maybe Sun can kill Gateway. I hope not. Mike Hammond seems to be a pretty nice guy.
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Gateway: Sun’s Next Acquisition Target?
Posted by: Rob Enderle July 18, 2005 05:00 AMWe spend a lot of time forecasting the death of Sun these days. Employees have probably forgotten how to spell the word “morale,” acquisitions seem more focused on distracting stake holders from clueless executives, and there often seems like a plan to develop more never-to-be-executed, silly strategies there than at any other company that has ever existed. Another company, Gateway, had problems that seemed, a little more than a year ago, very similar.
I hope not. Mike Hammond seems to be a pretty nice guy.