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Citrix Online – a SAAS powerhouse

BeyondVC

Back in 2003 when we were deciding whether or not to sell Expertcity (GoToMyPC and GoToMeeting) to Citrix or continue fighting the fight and attempt to take the company public 1 year later, it was quite a gut-wrenching decision. In my mind, there are two ways to look at SAAS offerings – vertical market applications or horizontal plays.

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Google VP: Here's How to Get Bought By Us

mashable.com

But there’s also the satellite-mapping company Keyhole, which in 2003 became the seed that sprouted Google Maps. I would like to know, what are the areas/vertical they are looking for acquisition? And maybe you heard of a tiny Linux-based mobile software designer Google bought in 2005, called Android Inc.? Result: sale was made.