Comments on: Even Silicon Valley Isn't Shopping

By: Cisco Is Ready For Acquisitions… Again

Cisco Is Ready For Acquisitions… Again — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:47:32 +0000

[...] PT | 0 comments In 2008, Cisco Systems, typically one of the biggest shoppers in Silicon Valley bought only four companies, down from about 14 in 2007. In 2009, that stinginess might be coming to an end. In an interview [...]

By: susan

susan — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:19:56 +0000

It is just as bad in the UK but wonder if we will see US firms snapping up companies over here in 2009 due to the weakness of the pound.

By: Is Time Warner Having Second Thoughts About Bebo?

Is Time Warner Having Second Thoughts About Bebo? — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:13:49 +0000

[...] which continues to struggle. No wonder Bewkes is saying no to any more deals for now! That means one less buyer for all the startups that were looking to [...]

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:16:39 +0000

@Subhankar… Oh that is a good vision for 2009 and I certainly hope that it comes true.

By: Om Malik

Om Malik — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:43 +0000

Shaon Diwakar

I think you have a point though I think we will actually see quite the opposite and see more innovation. remember because you are facing dire situations and lack of funds that you need to find creative solutions for your problems. on the college/university innovations, things aren’t going to be impacted as radically. I am not capable to answer your query about university-innovation coming to the market.

By: silicon valley dropout

silicon valley dropout — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:26:57 +0000

google has a lot of money on hand so its a bit surprising they arent buying more. but maybe they know 2009 will be a tough year and will need the extra cash to back them up. but yeah cisco is known to buy literally anything .

By: Subhankar Ray

Subhankar Ray — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:02 +0000

More people are losing the comfort of the mediocracy offered by big corporation. They will be challenged, and innovation, excellence will blossom. The sleeping lion will wake up..

Regards,

Subhankar Ray

By: AGORACOM - George

AGORACOM - George — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:55:54 +0000

Om, you would think that acquisitions would be more robust given how cheap many targets must be right now.

My call is that 2008 was a shell shock year where buyers just sat out the dance. In 2009, they’ll be looking to take advantage of good but cash-strapped companies. I know I would.

Regards,
George

By: Shaon Diwakar

Shaon Diwakar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:52:01 +0000

Om, I think this would have been expected in the current economic climate. Prudent financial management is generally a good thing.

But do you think this could discourage innovation or force a decline in the number of startups in 2009? A lot of universities would be having their grants cut also – which possibly means fewer commercialisations from schools.

Thoughts?