Oracle’s deal to acquire Micros Systems hits one of three industries targeted by the software giant to reaccelerate its revenue growth. The enterprise software maker on Monday said it’s reached an agreement to acquire Micros Systems (MCRS), a provider of hardware, software and service for hotels, restaurants and retailers, for $5.3 billion, or $68 a share. The pending deal had been reported last week. Oracle (ORCL), the No. 1 database provider,
If Sprint launches a bid to acquire T-Mobile US this summer, as is widely expected, it would join rivals AT&T and Verizon Communications in piling on debt to engineer a mega deal. And Sprint (S) would also copy the playbook of Japan-based SoftBank, which acquired 80% of Sprint last year. SoftBank is one of the world’s most leveraged companies. SoftBank aims to forge a merger between Sprint and T-Mobile (TMUS), the Nos. 3 and 4 U.S. wireless
As people share more information than ever — to buy online, register at websites and post on social media — the information has become an increasingly valuable commodity to companies looking to target their marketing efforts. Enter so-called data brokers, a catch-all term often used to describe the fast-growing world of data-driven marketing companies that exist primarily to collect, collate, buy and sell consumer data. People in this field,