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Salesforce.com Inc. recently reported first-quarter results showing growth of more than 80 percent in its paid-subscribers count and revenue from the year-ago period, then followed that news by announcing two high-profile endorsements this week: a partnership with Accenture Ltd. and a 5,000-seat licensing deal at Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. But as Salesforce.com's star continues to rise, analysts are stepping up their warnings to customers that hosted applications can carry steep costs over the long run, especially for larger organizations. >> READ MORE
Siebel Systems Inc. has adopted a set of employee benefits plans guaranteeing its workers severance payments and continued health-care coverage if the company is acquired, a move Siebel said is necessary to retain employees amid widespread speculation about the company's future. >> READ MORE
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Following in the footsteps of its former parent company, PalmSource Inc. is parting ways with its first chief executive officer (CEO) and will be headed by an executive within the company on an interim basis as it searches for a replacement, the handheld OS (operating system) provider announced Monday. >> READ MORE
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