"I said I can no longer say that the OWNERS work there every day, since Liaison is now the OWNER. The founders continue as before. (Don’t twist my words, sir.)"
My apologies, I stand (sit) corrected. I would suspect the founders have an exit strategy with the sale but if they work there for now my statement was incorrect. I would propose a slightly different version of your other statement: People should buy ANY SOLUTION from ANY VENDOR because they have done their due diligence and the research indicates it is the best choice, Best Regards, James -------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: Softshare Acquisition From: Art Douglas <[email protected]> Date: Sat, August 21, 2010 3:14 am To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]> I don’t remember saying the founders won’t work there anymore. I said I can no longer say that the OWNERS work there every day, since Liaison is now the OWNER. The founders continue as before. (Don’t twist my words, sir.) Of course there will be change. That’s the point. We expect things to improve with broader product offerings, more capital, etc. Risk is a given in business. Anybody who attempts to do anything risks. I risked when I first recommended to my employer that we convert to Softshare’s products. I didn’t know for certain that what looked almost too good to be true would actually do what they claimed it would do. I risked my reputation and my company’s future. The risk paid off, as it has for thousands of Softshare customers over the years. Liaison is taking a risk by purchasing Softshare. What if they overextend? What if the EDI industry crashes and burns because XML is a far superior method of communicating information? People should buy Softshare because they have done their due diligence and the research indicates it is the best choice, not because the Gotts own it, or Liaison owns it, or because they’re ticked off at Sterling customer service or GXS VAN downtime. The same goes for buying Seaburger, or even a Whopper. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 7:06 PM To: Art Douglas Cc: [email protected] Subject: Softshare Acquisition Hi Art, I would challenge that any company that is acquired will go through change. Even if the buyer doesn't "touch" the new division change will occur. Policies, practicies, procedures will change due to the new owner. You even noted the founders worked there before and won't anymore. How many senior management are cashing out with the sale? What portion of management will be rationalized into the parent co structure? Agreed, change can be for better or worse but change is a given in an acquisition. This entails risk for potential buyers till things settle and you see the new org and how it operates. Respectfully, James You probably read right here that Softshare was purchased and is joining Liaison. They are leaving the Softshare group in Santa Barbara intact. This means they will be even better supported, and Liaison's other products and services will be available to Softshare's customers. Softshare has a great GIS R3 interface. I am no longer an official Softshare Rep, but I will be happy to introduce you to their sales staff. Art Douglas EDI Consultant. ------------------------------------ ... Please use the following Message Identifiers as your subject prefix: <SALES>, <JOBS>, <LIST>, <TECH>, <MISC>, <EVENT>, <OFF-TOPIC> Job postings are welcome, but for job postings or requests for work: <JOBS> IS REQUIRED in the subject line as a prefix.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EDI-L/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
