Good job. I have an idea that might benefit Compose now. Research projects I've read on in IBM said that IBM allowed the internal use of any of its software tools for free. They have a lot of really good ones that you'd normally pay large sums for. I'm not sure if this policy (a) still exists or (b) applies to companies they acquire. However, if I was Compose, I would ask about it because IBM's tools & tech could greatly aid Compose in developing their stuff faster, more robustly, etc.
Plus, I'm sure other startups might want to know whether this benefit exists or not. Might even factor into a decision of whether a company wants to be acquired by IBM vs another company. A 100+ free (or cheap) software products would really really sweeten the deal to me if I was to continue working at the company post-acquisition. Especially those delightful, bug-hunting and productivity-boosting products. :)
Anyone on the inside know the answers to any of this?
Plus, I'm sure other startups might want to know whether this benefit exists or not. Might even factor into a decision of whether a company wants to be acquired by IBM vs another company. A 100+ free (or cheap) software products would really really sweeten the deal to me if I was to continue working at the company post-acquisition. Especially those delightful, bug-hunting and productivity-boosting products. :)
Anyone on the inside know the answers to any of this?