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- May 1997 (Revised July 1997)
- HBS Case Collection
Vermeer Technologies (D): Making Transitions
By: Ashish Nanda
Abstract
Microsoft has acquired Vermeer, and Vermeer executives are both excited and concerned as they prepare to move to Redmond. Even though the acquisition has been financially rewarding, the Vermeer engineers worry how well they will adapt to their new home. Meanwhile, Chris Peters, their new boss, is trying to ensure a smooth integration of the Vermeer team into the Microsoft organization.
Keywords
Horizontal Integration; Value Creation; Software; Acquisition; Product Development; Information Technology Industry
Citation
Nanda, Ashish, and Georgia Levenson. "Vermeer Technologies (D): Making Transitions." Harvard Business School Case 397-082, May 1997. (Revised July 1997.)
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