Did SAP Overpay for Ariba?
Posted by MGI Research
on Thursday, 24 May 2012
in Cloud Computing
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In a research note published last night - SAP Buys Ariba – A Fallen Angel Finds an Exit, we analyze the merits and metrics of this transaction and the impact on SAP customers, investors and competitors.
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