How does the merger plan to address different market segments?
Legato will be an independent division of EMC. Legato’s solutions can scale from small Windows-based systems to large enterprise-class setups. So, the solution can actually address a lot of EMC customers. But we typically use channel partners and focus on small, medium, and a few large customers. On the other hand, EMC uses the method of direct sales to large customers. The two strategies will now come together, and we will get access to some of the larger customers. Twenty-three percent of EMC’s business comes from software. It also wants to grow the open software part of their business now. And that is why the acquisition of Legato was important. Legato will function as an independent software arm of EMC. We will also continue to work with our channel partners and strategic alliances. How does the technology of the two companies synergize? An important reason why EMC plans to acquire Legato, is the synergy that already exists in the technologies offered by the two companies. For exam
