Overview of J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Corp, and Sun Microsystems Inc.
This document provides a comprehensive overview of three influential companies in the software industry: J.D. Edwards & Co., Microsoft Corp, and Sun Microsystems Inc. Founded in 1977, J.D. Edwards & Co. offers business software and serves over 6,500 customers, boasting nearly $1 billion in annual revenue. Microsoft, the largest software company globally, employs over 50,000 people and has invested over $23 billion in R&D in the last decade. Sun Microsystems, established in 1982, is known for developing the Java programming language and emphasizes interoperability among computers.
Overview of J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Corp, and Sun Microsystems Inc.
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CGS 1060 - Project 2 JD Edwards & Co. Microsoft Corp. Sun Microsystems, Inc.
J.D. Edwards & Co. • Founded in 1977 • Started by Jack Thompson, Dan Gregory and Ed McVaney in Denver, Colorado • Supplies business software for computers • Serves over 6,500 customers • Annual revenues of nearly $1 billion
J. D. Edwards & Co. • Management • CEO: Bob Dutkowsky • CFO: Rick Allen • CTO: Mike Madden • CMO: Les Wyatt
Microsoft Corp. • The world’s biggest software company • More than 50,000 employees in over 50 countries • Also supplies business software for computers • Invested more than $23 billion dollars in R&D during the last 10 years • Annual revenues of nearly $1 billion
Microsoft Corp. • Management • Chief Executive Officer: Steve Ballmer • Chief Software Architect: Bill Gates
Sun Microsystems, Inc. • Vision: • Computers that can ‘talk’ to each other no matter who builds them • Developer of the Java language • Began in 1982 • Started by four individuals
Sun Microsystems, Inc. • Management • CEO, President, and Chairman: Scott McNealy • Corporate Executive Officer: Bill Joy • Executive VP: Crawford Beveridge • CIO: H. William Howard