Linda Ziffrin

Altimeter Group LLC provides research advisory consulting services. It conducts independent research on new technologies and share the implications of these technologies with the market via research reports, webinars, speeches, and presentations. The company was founded by Charlene Li in June 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

PeopleSoft, Inc. provides enterprise software that ties together back-office applications and databases. Its software addresses such tasks as accounting, human resources management and supply chain management. PeopleSoft has expanded its product lines to include vertical applications for manufacturing firms and government agencies. In late 2003 Oracle launched a hostile attempt to purchase PeopleSoft, which ultimately agreed to be purchased for $10.3 billion in December 2004. Oracle completed the acquisition of the company in January 2005. PeopleSoft is located in Redwood Shores, CA.

ADP Employease, Inc. provides web-based solutions and outsourcing options for human resource professionals. Its solutions enable users to manage employee information HR, benefits and payroll processes. The company was founded by John Alberg and Michael Seckler in 1996 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

Part of INNOVATE Corp., Newsnet ITN Ltd is a provider of enhanced fax services. Newsnet ITN was acquired by Telegroup Network Services Pty Ltd, part of INNOVATE Corp. from March 11, 1999 on January 28, 1998 for $9.74 million.