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Summary: PR piece?
Review: Hesh Kestin's book was given to all Computer Associates employees when it was published. It is a look at a company that has a fairly strange internal culture. There is a breathless, tabloid quality to much of the writing, and you will not find much analysis here. On the other hand, it is a more measured source of information than the occasional article and postings on various chat and/or message boards.
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Summary: A brief view of Computer Associates
Review: Rarely have people outside the computer industry heard of Computer Associates, "CA", even in the tech-hyped investment community. Even in the software industry, many are unaware that it has been in the top 5 software companies by sales for many years.This book, written in the early 90's provides a snapshot of how CA's management has created a specific corporate culture, very different than the typcial fast-moving software company. Some points that were of interest to me: 1- The company growth is largely through acquisitions. 2- The company is an East Coast software company, not a California or Austin based company. 3- The company has been in business since the 70's. 4- The founders are still the managers and they still use the same basic business philosophy that they started with. The book is brief and somewhat dated, but I think it provides an insight into a unique part of the technology industry. If you have read books on more prominent companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Intel, this is a good book for expanding your view of successful technology companies.
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Summary: PR piece?
Review: Rarely have people outside the computer industry heard of Computer Associates, "CA", even in the tech-hyped investment community. Even in the software industry, many are unaware that it has been in the top 5 software companies by sales for many years. This book, written in the early 90's provides a snapshot of how CA's management has created a specific corporate culture, very different than the typcial fast-moving software company. Some points that were of interest to me: 1- The company growth is largely through acquisitions. 2- The company is an East Coast software company, not a California or Austin based company. 3- The company has been in business since the 70's. 4- The founders are still the managers and they still use the same basic business philosophy that they started with. The book is brief and somewhat dated, but I think it provides an insight into a unique part of the technology industry. If you have read books on more prominent companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Intel, this is a good book for expanding your view of successful technology companies.
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